Chapter 1189
When There Is Nothing Left But Love
If I hadnât complained about him with Emery, things would have never ended up as such. Jackson
should resent me for his misery instead of taking things out on himself.
âArenât you going to take Summer away from me? Do you really think you currently possess the things
it takes to bring her away from me?â Since there was nothing we could discuss, I decided to motivate
him to talk through provocation.
He looked me in the eyes, intimidating Emma, who was behind me, with his rage-filled glare. After a
few seconds, he responded with a sneer and looked elsewhere. âI should have known youâre a selfish
woman ever since the moment you got into a relationship with that selfish man! I canât believe Macy
had sacrificed her life to save you! Sheâs such a fool!â
âIndeed, I have always been a selfish woman! Have you just figured that out?â I took a deep breath and
suppressed the emotions I felt building up within me. I carried on with a strong front and rebuked, âGet
a grip on yourself and prove me wrong!â
âScarlett!â Jackson sprinted over to my side. He had his eyes glued to me, behaving as though he
couldnât wait to knock me out.
His current look was far more vicious than the time he dropped by to confront me. Although I had been
trying my best to keep a straight face, I secretly gulped in fear.
On the other hand, despite how Emma started stuttering in fear, she got in front of me, defending me
as much as she could. âD-Donât you dare try anything silly! O-Our bodyguards are right outside of the
clinic!â
Jacksonâs expression eased up as he looked at Emma in the eyes. After a few seconds of silence, he
returned to the couch and said, âGet out of my sight at once. Stay far away from me in the future!â
Those words made it clear that was the end of our conversation. Thus, Emma and I had no choice but
to leave for the time being.
I was determined to think of something to get him back to his usual self and regain his confidence.
After Emma brought me out of the clinic, we prepared to return home. John didnât want me to be away
for a long time.
We had dropped by Jacksonâs clinic after dropping off Summer at the school. Emma had to bear the
risk of being reprimanded by John if he found out. Thus, I shouldnât cause her any more trouble.
The moment we reached the entrance of the clinic, I heard a familiar voice sarcastically greeting me,
âScarlett, I told you I would find you!â
When I looked in the direction of the sound, Mitchellâs bodyguards had rendered all Johnâs men
incapable of motion.
I had merely encountered the man once. Therefore, we werenât on bad terms with one another. I put on
a calm front and asked, âWhat do you need from me, Mr. Ziegler?â
A familiar figure stepped forward before Mitchell could answer my queries. A strong murderous intent
could be seen in Armondâs abysmal pair of eyes.
âItâs been a while,â Armond greeted with a scowl, intimidating others with his vicious look.
I held my breath and clenched my fists to suppress the fear I felt.
Isnât Armond supposed to be abroad? Whatâs he doing here? Why is he by Mitchellâs side?
âCome along with us.â
After Mitchell delivered his instructions, his bodyguard walked in our direction and snatched Emmaâs
bag away from her. As soon as he found her phone, he mockingly thrust it into our faces before
smashing it on the ground. Consequently, Emmaâs phone shattered into pieces.
âGo!â They then dragged Emma and I into the van and abducted us against our will.
âWhat are you guys doing?â When Jackson heard the commotion and rushed out, we were about to get
stuffed into the van. Although the kind man knew he wasnât a match for them, he rushed over despite
the differences in power. Sadly, he was no match for Armond, falling to the ground after getting kicked.
âNo! Jackson, stay away from us! Go get the cops!â My mouth was covered, but I tried my best to yell
as loud as possible. I knew Jackson could barely hear me, but I needed him to stay away from Armond.
The risk associated with him rescuing us was too high.
Unfortunately, Armond had no intention to let Jackson make a getaway. Right after we were brought
into the van, one of Armondâs taller bodyguards approached the defenseless man with a knife. A few
seconds later, I saw the knife penetrating Jacksonâs tummy.
âJackson!â That was the last thing I saw because I passed out within the next few seconds.
By the time I regained consciousness and opened my eyes, I saw Jackson drenched in blood.
Immediately, I sat upright and started sweating bullets, fear pulsing through my veins.