The Billionaire Who Saved Me

It was Ariel. So, Garrett decided to go to the toilet. To follow the man. Because with that look, Ariel seemed to be sending him a message.

The toilet was empty. There was only one figure. Standing at the sink. Turning on the tap. And staring at Garrett’s presence through the reflection in the mirror.

“Ariel.”

Ariel pulled his hand away from the running water. He deliberately let the water continue to flow, glancing briefly at Garrett standing beside him.

The face behind the mask was hardened. You could tell by the bulging veins on his forehead. Along with the red tint to his eyes. As if a great battle was going on in his mind.

“I’m not going to beat around the bush, Garrett.”

Even Ariel’s voice was shaking. A clear sign that this was a very difficult decision for him. Torn between anger towards the person he hated and concern for the person he loved. Ariel did not have many choices.

“Mom is suspicious of you and Elice.”

Garrett’s head throbbed. Maybe from the accident earlier. But he held on. Quickly gripping the wall.

“What do you mean?”

“Mom is sure that you and Elice know that Mom is bugging your house.”

Garrett’s eyes widened. But Ariel did not give Garrett a chance to speak. He wanted to end the conversation as soon as possible.

“Because there hasn’t been any important discussion so far,” Ariel continued. “Isn’t that right?”

Garrett did not answer. He chose the safe way when he still did not understand. Why was Ariel meeting him and what was the purpose of the conversation?

Ariel took a deep breath. Trying to calm the turmoil raging in his chest. Under the pressure of self-esteem and limited common sense, Ariel knew he did not have many choices.

For in the end, Ariel made a hard choice. But it was worth it. For the safety of the person he loved most.

“Mom wants to get rid of Elice.”

Garrett was confident that he was fine after the accident earlier. Even the doctor who examined him had confirmed it. Garrett was perfectly fine.

But when Garrett heard Ariel’s words, he immediately doubted the doctor’s diagnosis. His heart seemed to stop beating and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

“W-what did you say?” Garrett asked, his voice shaking. It sounded very low. Barely audible to anyone. “Auntie wants to get rid of Elice?”

For a moment, Ariel was silent. She felt there was no need to answer something he had already made clear.

“I know you anticipated Mom’s movements. But Mom is not that stupid. And because of your brash actions, Mom wants to get rid of Elice soon.”

Turning slightly, Ariel faced Garrett. She clearly saw how Garrett’s expression changed because of her words.

Garrett was stunned. Quickly he was able to piece together what Ariel had said.

Farrah did not get anything for several days of knocking. She felt it was pointless to tap Garrett’s house. And if she did not benefit from it, Farrah would not lose anything if her plans changed.

Suddenly, Garrett closed his eyes. His jaw clenched. His hand that had been gripping the wall clenched into a fist.

Damn it! But Garrett had not expected this.

“I don’t know what mom’s plan is. So, it’s your job to keep her safe.”

It was really hard for Ariel to say that. Asking Garrett to protect Elice surely hurt his pride and the love he had for her. But Ariel knew that he could not guarantee Elice’s safety. He also realized that he could not do it himself.

I cannot act recklessly.

If Ariel made a mistake, he knew the consequences. Elice’s safety would be even more endangered.

“I will never forgive you if anything bad happens to Elice,” Ariel continued, her eyes fixed on Garrett. “I will kill you with my own hands.”

Garrett did not care about Ariel’s threat. Not even a little bit intimidated. But what kept him quiet at the moment was only one thing. That Elice’s safety was in danger.

Ironically. But just when Garrett thought that deceiving Farrah was the right thing to do, the opposite happened. Farrah clearly saw what was happening. And now it was proven. Trying to deceive Farrah in this way was a fatal mistake.

“Remember this well.”

Ariel stepped forward. She wanted to leave. But Garrett’s words stopped his footsteps immediately.

“Thank you.”

Just as Ariel found it hard to ask Garrett to protect Elice, Garrett felt the same when he expressed his gratitude. After all, they had never had a close and mutually supportive relationship. Not even once.

So, it was certainly a rare event. Something that seemed almost impossible, even if the world were to end.

But Garrett’s humanity was touched. Because he knew the extent of the risk Ariel was taking in that moment.

Ariel manipulated his accident. She deliberately arranged events so that he would have an accident. But making sure he did not get hurt at all. Because Ariel had only one goal. To give him and Garrett a chance to talk without arousing suspicion.

Because it would attract a lot of attention if Ariel went directly to Garrett. Calling him was not a safe option either. And the hospital was the right choice for Ariel.

“No need to thank me.”

Ariel looked briefly at Garrett. He sighed heavily. He adjusted the mask to cover his face as it should. Because after he finished speaking, he really left Garrett alone there.

“I’m not helping you,” Ariel whispered. “I’m just saving Elice and myself.”

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