Chapter 584

Chapter 584:

Garrett’s breath hitched, perspiration streaming down his temples. His entire body quivered as he collapsed to his knees before Sadie, his sobs raw and desperate.

“Miss Hudson, you can’t do this to me!” he choked out, his voice strained. “I have people relying on me—my entire household depends on my support. I’m begging you, erase that recording! Please, I’m pleading with you!”

Sadie’s expression remained impassive as she recoiled from his grasp, revulsion curling in her chest.

“Actions have consequences.”

Her voice was devoid of sympathy as she turned, preparing to leave. Garrett’s heart pounded as the futility of his pleas sank in, his features contorting into something dark.

This wretched woman!

If she was determined to push him into a corner, she had no right to protest when he fought back.

His gaze darted to a towering metal sculpture nearby, standing like a sentinel.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he seized it and swung with all the force he could muster.

“You bitch! Go to hell!” he bellowed, his bloodshot eyes blazing with fury.

The sharp movement caught Sadie’s attention, her pupils constricting.

Her thoughts went blank—there was no escape.

She was done for.

Just as the sculpture was about to connect, a figure lunged in front of her. “Bang!”

A sickening thud echoed through the room as Alex’s head bore the brunt of the impact. Crimson spattered across his face.

“Alex!” Sadie shrieked, her voice laced with panic.

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Garrett stiffened, horror flashing across his face.

His fingers loosened, the sculpture slipping from his grip and crashing to the floor.

How was this even possible?

This woman had been fortunate enough to have someone shield her at the last second.

Now, he was truly doomed—this had spiraled into something far worse than he had anticipated.

Fear gripped his chest, and Garrett staggered backward before turning on his heel and bolting from the scene.

Sadie didn’t bother pursuing him.

Her attention was solely on Alex, whose body swayed unsteadily. Hands trembling, she reached out to steady him.

“Alex, talk to me! Don’t scare me!” she cried, her voice quivering.

“I’m fine,” Alex mumbled, though the crimson streaks running down his face told a different story.

He attempted a reassuring smile, but it only came off as a pained grimace.

“Fine? You’re bleeding so much!” Sadie’s voice cracked as she frantically rummaged through her bag, pulling out tissues in a futile attempt to staunch the bleeding. The crimson kept flowing.

Panic swelled in her chest as she fumbled for her phone. Her fingers barely functioned as she dialed.

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