Chapter 993

Hailey quickly pulled out her phone. “I’m calling Jonah!”
Before she could dial his number, Ewan swiped the phone from her hand. It slammed against the floor with a loud thud.
“My phone!” Hailey shouted, lunging to grab it.
But Joanne’s high heel came down hard, crushing it beneath her foot. She twisted her heel mercilessly.
“Stop struggling, Hailey.” Joanne sneered. “You’re not going anywhere tonight.”
“What do you want from me?” Hailey demanded.
“Bring them in!” Ewan’s voice rang out.
In an instant, a squad of black-clad bodyguards stormed through the door. “At your service, Mr. Ewan!”
“Hailey, Jonah’s gone,” Ewan said coldly. “My men have the entire villa surrounded. So tonight, you’d better behave. Don’t make me get rough.”
“What exactly do you want, Ewan?” Hailey asked.
Ewan pulled out two plane tickets. “I want you to come with me. Let’s leave this place behind and start over somewhere new.”
“Start over?” Hailey laughed bitterly. “We never had a real relationship to begin with. How can you say that?”
“You-”
“Years ago, our families were tied together by our engagement, but you shattered it when you cheated on me with Melody. Don’t make me remind you of that!” Hailey snapped. “I’m with Jonah now. I love him, and I’m carrying his child. You need to accept that there’s no future for us.”
Ewan’s gaze fell to her belly. “Hailey, the pregnancy changes nothing. We can get rid of the baby and pretend none of this
s ever
appened We
could have a fresh start abroad.”
“Ewan, you need to snap out of this fantasy. I’m not going anywhere with you.”
“This isn’t up for debate! You’re coming with me whether you want to or not!” he shouted.
“There’s no way you’re taking me, Ewan. Jonah will track me down!”
Ewan’s face twisted with fury. He grabbed a fistful of her hair and yanked her close. “You know exactly how to push my buttons, don’t you? Jonah Jonah Jonah, he’s all you ever talkabout. Do you have any idea how much that pisses me off?”
Joanne, who had been silently observing like a spectator, finally stepped forward.
“Mr. Ewan, it’s obvious Ms. Hailey’s heart isn’t with you anymore. Even if you take her abroad, she’ll find a way to slip away.”
Hailey met Joanne’s gaze. “And what exactly are you suggesting?”
“Mr. Ewan, maybe it’s time Ms. Hailey is removed from the picture altogether Once she’s gone, you’ll have conquered Jonah. There’s more devastating thar
nothing
watching him drown in the
heartbreak of losing the woman he loves. That’s the ultimate victory.”
Joanne’s words twisted Ewan’s mind, poisoning his thoughts. Her hatred for Hailey ran deeper than anything else, and she was desperate to see her gone.
Hailey let out a bitter laugh. “Damn, Joanne. There’s no denying you’re ruthless. Does Justin even see how cruel you really are?”
“Sorry to disappoint you, Hailey, but Justin will never get to see this side of me. To him, I’ve always been a loyal friend. You’re the one he can’t stand.”
Hailey felt her anger flare up. “Ewan, open your eyes. Can’t you see Joanne is using you too?”
“Hailey, I’m giving you one last chance. Are you coming with me or not?” Ewan snapped.
“This is your final warning,” he added. “My patience has limits. If you don’t come with me, I’ll have no choice but to make you disappear forever.”