His eyes darkened with frustration and he rushed out regardless of my obstruction. "Enough, Scarlett. Someone's life is at stake and all you care about is your petty nonsense. Stop being so selfish!"
I pounded his shoulder frantically, but he was so strong he pulled me out of the room. "Selfish? She's your childhood friend, not mine! Why should I spend my money on her?"
Julian seemed enraged by something I said and pushed me down like an angry leopard.
The shards on the ground hadn't been cleaned up and my exhausted body collapsed onto them. Pain shot through my body as I raised my hand to find my back and arms covered in cuts.
Julian has already left, not even looking back at me.
Staring at my bloody hands, I used the last of my strength to call for an ambulance before blacking out. In the haze of unconsciousness, I dreamed of the young boy he used to be. The one who climbed the hill with me to pray at the old church.
He clasped his hands together, his expression devout. "I'll protect Scarlett for my whole life. If I ever break this vow, may I meet a terrible end."