Chapter 623

Xavier Delmont had assumed Seraphina Devereux's refusal was nothing more than a playful act.

When he entered her room, she showed no signs of discomfort.

Instead, she met his gaze with a suggestive smirk, responding eagerly to his advances. Their movements led them toward the bed, where his hands began to wander.

Then, without warning, Seraphina pretended to resist.

How could Xavier have known it wasn’t part of the game?

Before he could process her sudden shift, she kicked him off the bed with brutal force and screamed at the top of her lungs.

Within seconds, the entire floor came rushing to her door.

It was the most humiliating moment of Xavier’s life.

Stunned, he realized he’d been played—manipulated by a woman who knew exactly how to ruin him.

The injustice burned like acid in his chest.

Evelyn Sinclair remained silent, her expression unreadable. She glanced at Dominic Kingsley, who stood and delivered the final blow in a voice like ice.

"Given the circumstances, Xavier, we have no choice but to terminate your contract immediately."

Xavier’s blood ran cold.

"No—Mr. Kingsley, Ms. Sinclair—this wasn’t my fault!" His desperate eyes locked onto Evelyn, the woman he’d spent months flattering, hoping to secure her favor.

She was his last chance.

But Evelyn’s gaze was glacial, her lips curling in disgust. His pleas died in his throat.

Nathan Blackwood’s presence only deepened the dread. Xavier hadn’t forgotten his earlier warnings.

Defeated, he turned back to Dominic.

"Mr. Kingsley, I swear I’ll never—"

Dominic cut him off with a sharp gesture. He addressed Seraphina instead.

"Seraphina, our show has high expectations. Scandals like this benefit no one."

He paused, then added, "Arabella Winslow and Isadora Vanderbilt will be joining us soon. Working with them is a rare opportunity. I trust you won’t waste it."

Seraphina didn’t hesitate.

"Of course, Mr. Kingsley. I value this chance deeply."

Her voice was smooth, calculated.

"As long as Xavier is removed, I’ll cooperate fully with damage control. No further disruptions."

She knew the game. Reputation was everything in this industry.

Crushing Xavier was easy. But securing her place? That was priceless.

Dominic smirked, glancing at Evelyn for confirmation.

She gave a slight nod.

This was the cleanest solution—cutting Xavier loose, keeping Seraphina, and silencing the scandal before it spread.

No one would defend him.

Xavier’s face drained of color.

Panic clawed at his throat. "Mr. Kingsley, please—I’ll do anything!"

He turned to the director, who merely shrugged. "I see nothing."

Desperation made him reckless. He lunged toward Evelyn.

"Ms. Sinclair, you brought me into this world—you can’t abandon me now!"

Her response was a venomous slap of words.

"Did I tell you to grovel at women’s feet? Pathetic."

She turned on her heel and strode out.

Xavier tried to grab her arm—

A sharp crack echoed as his wrist was twisted back, bone snapping under the force of an unseen hand.

Agony exploded through him.

Mercy wasn’t an option anymore.