Reborn Second Chance With The Scheming Tycoon novel Chapter 15

Chapter 15 A Turn in the Dark

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Amelia looked up, her expression resolute. “I have no intention of embarrassing the Johnson family again. But if you wish to call off the engagement, that’s perfectly fine with me.”

Ethan let out a cold, disbelieving laugh. “Don’t try reverse psychology on me. Once it’s called off, there’s no undoing it.”

She met his gaze squarely, her eyes clear and direct. “Then call it off. But why frame it as a threat? Is there something you’re feeling guilty about?” The whole performance struck her as strange and unnecessary.

“I…” Ethan faltered, suddenly at a loss for words. Truthfully, he wasn’t entirely sure why he had issued the ultimatum either.

In her past life, Amelia had trusted Sabrina implicitly-and had been utterly manipulated because of it. She remembered a time when Ethan had been kind to her. But through a series of orchestrated disappointments, she had pushed him away until he drifted beyond reach.

In this life, she knew she could reclaim that path. Winning Ethan back, marrying him, securing the life that would send Sabrina into a jealous frenzy-it was all within her grasp.

But she didn’t want it. Not like this. The engagement felt less like a promise and more like a shackle. She was no longer the person who craved that validation.

“So… where is Sabrina?” Ethan asked abruptly, visibly uncomfortable and eager to change the subject.

Before Amelia could formulate a reply, a new voice interrupted.

“Miss Johnson! There you are! My brother’s been looking for you everywhere.”

Liam Taylor appeared, and without waiting for a response, he gently but firmly ushered her away from Ethan.

When Amelia had researched Damien Taylor online, Liam’s name consistently appeared in connection with him. Unlike his reclusive brother, Liam was a permanent fixture in the gossip columns. She hadn’t gotten a good look at him in the car earlier, but seeing him now-both brothers were undeniably more striking in person.

“Mission accomplished, bro!” Liam announced cheerfully to Damien.

Amelia turned to Damien, offering a quick explanation. “My apologies for the delay, Mr. Taylor. I was… detained.”

“Some guy was giving her a hard time,” Liam interjected helpfully.

Damien’s brow furrowed slightly. “Was someone bothering you?”

“Don’t you worry, Miss Johnson,” Liam added with mock seriousness. “Whatever it is, big bro here can handle it.”

Amelia offered a light chuckle. “It’s nothing serious. Just a… friend.”

“A friend?” Liam raised a skeptical eyebrow. “Looked more like he wanted to bite your head off. I know

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