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    Jason didn’t rush to answer. Instead, he scrutinized Damian for a moment before countering, “Shouldn’t I ask you the same question?”


    “Security for this ce,” Damian answered with a shrug. “What brings you here thiste?”


    The mask concealed Jason’s expression. His reply carried no warmth. “My name is Jason Evans. I’vee to take my brother Jeff home.”


    Elliana’s clear dislike for Jason wasn’t lost on Damian, so he saw no reason to roll out the wee mat. “You’ll have to wait out here. I’ll have someone bring the kid out to you.”


    An irritated crease formed on Jason’s brow. Never before had anyone denied him entry at a door. But starting a brawl with the Regal Grove guard and barging in wasn’t exactly an option. So, he shifted tactics instead. “Elliana and I have business to discuss.”


    At that very moment, footsteps crunched on the gravel, announcing another arrival.


    Damian turned, sizing up the neer with practiced ease. “And who are you?”


    With an easy smile, the neer replied, “Lance Evans. I’m here to visit my mentor, Elliana.”


    Yet another Evans. Damian curled his lip. “What is it with you Evans people? Elliana already cut ties with Cole—divorced and done. She’s got no reason to stay tangled up with your family. So why do you keep crawling back? One shows up iming he’s her future husband, another strolls in pretending to be her protégé…”


    ncing at Jason, Damian smirked. “And you? Don’t tell me you’re here to chase after Elliana too?”


    Frustration flickered across Jason’s features. If he hadn’t still been healing, he would have ttened this loudmouthed blonde in a heartbeat.


    Damian, however, was just getting started. “If that’s what’s on your mind, you might as well turn around now. She isn’t interested, trust me. Do yourself a favor and leave before your pride is wounded.”


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    Jason couldn’t stand another second of it. He shot a frosty stare at Damian, then moved past him without a word and made his way inside.


    “Hey! What the hell’s your problem?” Damian rushed forward, nting himself in Jason’s path. “Just how thick-skinned are you? I told you already—she doesn’t want anything to do with you. And you still think you can just walk in like that?”


    Jason came to a sudden halt, his eyes narrowing on Damian. “How Elliana ended up hiring you as her bodyguard is beyond me. What makes you think you have any say in who she lets through her door?”


    Right then, Jeff burst out of the mansion, urgency in his voice as he shouted, “Jason, Elliana made it clear she doesn’t want you around! You need to go.”


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