Chasing His Scentless Mate Chapter 114 The Threat

Caroline’s POV

"Caroline Bennett. I need to speak with you."

I froze at the sound of that voice. Turning slowly in my seat, I saw Ella Howard, her well-kept hand resting on her still-flat stomach.She wore an expensive designer outfit.

"You’ve got so nerve showing up here, you snake," Ava snapped, jumping to her feet.

"Caroline, please," Ella’s voice turned soft, her eyes filling with tears. "If it wasn’t important, I wouldn’t co to you like this. But please, just give five minutes."

"Don’t believe her," Ava warned. "She’s been planning this for days. Ryan told she’s been asking where you eat lunch."

I sighed deeply. "It’s okay, Ava. Let’s hear what she has to say. I’d rather handle this now than have her following around Harbor Bay."

Ella quickly sat down beside , her strong perfu making dizzy. She wiped her eyes with a silk handkerchief, the big diamond on her finger catching the light.

"I’m talking to you as one mother to another," she began, putting her hand on her heart. "You know how hard it is raising a child alone. I know you’ve been doing it yourself because," she paused, "well, because you don’t even know who your son’s father is."

My blood went cold. Only soone from the office would know that about Liam’s father.

"Don’t you dare talk about my son," I warned, my voice low as Rory growled inside . "Whatever you ca here to say, leave Liam out of it."

"I’m begging you," Ella went on,tears running down her made-up face as she suddenly knelt beside my chair, making everyone in the restaurant stare.

"Please step away and let Draven be with and our baby. Don’t make my child grow up without a father, without the father’s protection. Don’t you care about another mother?"

Many people were now watching us, whispering to each other.

"Ella," I said, trying to keep my voice steady, "I’m not stopping Draven from doing anything. I ended things with him when I learned about your pregnancy. If he won’t marry you, that’s between you two."

"But you’re still here!" she hissed, her nice act slipping before she fixed it again. "You’re still working in his building, staying close to him. Do you know how that makes feel? The mother of his child?"

"I work for Ryan now, not Draven," I said firmly. "And I won’t quit my job because you feel scared. That’s not happening."

Her face changed so fast it was shocking. The tears disappeared, replaced by anger as she stood up.

"You selfish, cruel bitch!" she scread, so loud everyone in the restaurant could hear. "You’d take a father from an innocent child! What kind of woman are you?"

The restaurant went quiet, everyone looking at us. My face felt hot with sha as Ella kept acting, making look like so horrible person.

"You’ve said what you wanted, and I’ve given my answer," I said, standing up and getting my things. "Don’t co near again. This talk is over."

I went to the server and quietly asked them to send our food to the Thorne Enterprises building. Ava did the sa, keeping her arm around as we left.

"She’s crazy," Ava said as we walked back to the office. "I can’t believe she’d cause such a scene in public."

Back at my office, I fell into my chair, letting myself cry. When our lunch ca, Ava made us eat in the break room, away from others.

"She’s never going to leave alone, Ava," I said, barely touching my food. "She’ll make my life hell."

"Oh, she will leave you alone," Ava promised with a hard look in her eye. "Even if I have to make sure of it myself."

After lunch, I went back to my desk and found the usual chocolate cake waiting for . I ate it right away, really needing the sweet comfort to calm down.

I had just finished when my office door opened, and Draven ca in, closing it before kneeling by my chair. His violet eyes, usually so bright, looked sad as he held my hands.

"My love, please don’t cry," he said softly, his voice rough. "Ava told Ryan what happened, and he told . I promise you, Ella won’t co near you again. I’ll make sure of it."

"The only way she and Howard will stop bothering is if you marry her," I said quietly, starting to cry.

Thinking about Draven marrying soone else hurt so much, but I couldn’t see any other way. I touched his face, trying to rember every part I loved.

"I know this is hurting us both," I said through my tears. "But they’ll never leave alone otherwise."

"This would break , Caroline," Draven said strongly, kissing my hand. "But I can’t stand seeing you hurt like this. I promise I’ll find another way. I’ve already talked to my lawyers about plans for the child, if it’s even mine. We’ll get through this. I love you more than anything."

He stood, gave a soft kiss to my forehead, and left. When the door closed, I cried harder, with deep sobs shaking my chest. My bond with Rory was all that kept from falling apart.

Ava ran in monts later, with Ryan behind her. He saw my crying face and left quickly, saying bad words. Kyle ca in soon after, giving a big hug.

"Tell who needs to be beaten up first, gorgeous," she said, trying to sound happy. "I’ve got my tough boots ready."

Rose from cleaning brought so tea, and after washing my face, I went back to work, trying to stay busy.

By evening, all my friends had sent texts, each saying Ella Howard wouldn’t get near again without trouble.

The next week and weekend went by fast. I did what I had to do, working, taking care of Liam, smiling when I should, but inside I felt empty. At least I never let Liam see how sad I was. No matter what happened with Draven and , my son would always feel loved and safe.

As I put Liam to bed Sunday night, watching him sleep peacefully, I made a promise to us both—sohow, we would get through this hard ti.