*Noah's POV*
I walk out of the office building with Scarlett beside me, my mind still reeling from Chloe's ultimatum. The late afternoon sun feels harsh against my skin.
"Noah." Scarlett's voice is soft but firm. "We need to talk about what just happened."
I stop walking and turn to face her. "There's nothing to talk about."
"She threatened to have you arrested."
"She's bluffing."
"What if she's not?" Scarlett steps closer, her eyes searching mine. "What if this Liam person really does have evidence?"
I run a hand through my hair. The weight of the situation presses down on me. "Then I'll deal with it."
"How?"
"I don't know yet." I start walking again. "But I'm not going back to Chloe. Not for anything."
Scarlett catches up with me. "I could help. I have lawyers, connections—"
"No." The word comes out sharper than I intended. "Don't interfere in my affairs with Chloe again."
She stops dead in her tracks. "What did you just say?"
