Her expression instantly soured, and she was about to go off on Marina when a classmate quickly pulled
back.
“We’re all classmates here, just chill out,” the classmate said.
“So why didn’t she think of that before? Why not settle it privately instead of calling the cops and getting and Lavern hauled off?” the girl shot back.
As she spoke, she shot Marina a resentful glare, clearly standing up for Yara and Lavern.
It was hard to say whether she was more worked up for Lavern or for Yara.
“If you’re so worried about Lavern getting arrested, why don’t you go bail him out? Who knows, maybe} even pledge himself to you,” Marina said with a smirk.
She tossed out the remark as if it was nothing, then turned and walked out of the private room.
Just then, Lavern and Yara walked in from the hallway into the private room.
Marina raised an eyebrow at the two blocking the doorway. “Out already? That was quick.”
Honestly, it wasn’t surprising that Lavern got out so fast.
Ross Group was a big deal in North City, so it made sense that Lavern had some connections. When they were hauled off, Marina had already figured it’d be called a mutual fight.
Lavern frowned at Marina, his voice low and serious. “You seem disappointed I didn’t get locked
up,
Marina glanced back into the private room with a smile. “Why would I be disappointed? Maybe someone should be. If she can’t grab an opportunity when it’s just right in front, no wonder she can’t even make the as a backup.”
The girl Marina had just called out, instantly panicked and rushed to explain herself to Yara.
“Yara, she’s just making stuff up. Don’t listen to her,” she blurted out.
Marina let out a mocking laugh.
“Yara and Lavern are just friends, nothing more. So why are you acting so guilty?” Marina said.
The girl’s face went pale, and Yara’s expression soured too.
“Marina…” Yara called hesitantly, but was interrupted.
Just then, Marina’s phone rang, cutting Yara off.
Eddy’s name popped up on the screen.
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Marina was furious. “Let go of me!”
She scratched up Lavern’s face, leaving several long, bloody red marks.
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“She told you to let her go. Didn’t you hear her?” A cold, sharp male voice rang out from nearby.
It was Daron’s cold and commanding voice that cut through the air.
Marina’s eyes flashed with delight. She looked up to see Daron striding over, his expression icy and intense.
His black shirt hung open at the collar, two buttons undone, and he looked both pissed and restless, barely holding it together.
Everyone by the doorway just stood there, stunned, eyes wide with shock.
No one expected actually to spot Daron here.
He was the kind of guy you only ever saw on business channels or at exclusive events.
Lavern froze up, a flash of frustration in his eyes. But with Daron showing up at a moment like this, he didn’t dare cross him. He let out a quiet sigh and put Marina down.
“Mr. Zamora, fancy running into you here,” Lavern said, forcing a smile and trying to play it cool.
Daron’s eyes were icy as he strode over and yanked Marina right to his side, his grip fierce and possessive.
“Not a coincidence,” Daron replied, his tone frosty. “Where do you think you’re taking my
woman?”
His words floored everyone in the room.
‘His woman?‘ everyone thought, stunned.
‘Who does he mean?‘ they wondered. ‘Is he talking about Marina?‘
Marina was caught off guard, too, with a flicker of surprise in her eyes, but she quickly pulled herself together.
She was working under Daron now, and for the next three months, she’d basically sold herself to him for free labor. Wasn’t that enough to call her ‘his woman‘?
Lavern looked just as stunned as the rest.
He stared at Daron in a daze, then turned to Marina, his eyes full of hurt.
“Marina,” Lavern called hesitantly.
Desperate for an answer, he looked to Marina.
But Marina just grabbed Daron’s wrist, her voice low as she spoke to him.
“Let’s go,” she said.
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There were way too many people around, and her classmates were total gossip machines. If this got out, who knew what kind of wild stories they’d start about Daron.
She was already knee–deep in drama with Lavern, and no way was she letting Daron get splashed with the mud, too.
Her name shouldn’t be mixed up with a guy like Lavern.
Daron caught the awkward look in Marina’s eyes. He knew Marina didn’t want to stick around either, and was worried people might get the wrong idea about them. His eyes drooped while he followed her out.
Eddy was waiting by the car, and as soon as he saw Marina and Daron come out of the entrance together, he hurried to open the door.
As Marina got in, Eddy asked with concern, “Did that scare you just now?”
Marina was about to answer when Daron snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain.
“Looks like she really enjoys Lavern’s alpha male moves and that whole over–the–top drama,” he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Marina felt a chill run down her spine. ‘Seriously, where did Daron even learn all these cringey romance tropes? How does he know so much?‘ she thought.
Seeing his cold, stormy face, she quickly lowered her head, not daring to provoke him at all.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
