Chapter 19 Callum stood frozen , stunned . All he could think was - had there always been something between Evelyn and Vincent ? The way she said his name , the way he looked at her … " Evelyn … don't tell me you left me for him . For my bodyguard ? " " Enough ! " Evelyn shouted , fury flashing in her eyes . " I know exactly what you're thinking , Callum , and you're wrong . Vincent and I are just friends . Not everything is some twisted fantasy in your head . " " You saved me . I'm grateful . But that's where this ends . " She turned to leave . But Callum grabbed her wrist . " No. You're my wife . You're not allowed to walk away - especially not with another man . " Evelyn's voice shook with anger . " I've had enough of you trying to control me . Ever since we got together , I've cut off every male friend I had . You dragged me to events , paraded me around like a trophy , and glared at anyone who looked at me twice . I'm a human being , Callum . Not your possession . " She took Lily's hand , her eyes fierce . " Keep following me , and I'll disappear again . This time for good . " Callum's voice cracked . " I love you , Evelyn . Are you really going to throw me away ? " Evelyn scoffed , her smile cold . " Love ? You made me sign that release to protect Estelle . You threw Lily off a plane . You shattered my mom's urn in front of me . Was that love too ? " She walked away without looking back , Lily cradled in her arms , Vincent by her side . Callum stood motionless , hand slowly falling to his side . He had lost her . The arrogant heir who had always gotten his way … Now left in the sand , breathless , heart twisting . He yanked at his soaked tie , desperate . His phone was ruined from the water . So he flagged down a passerby and borrowed theirs . " Find out everything about Vincent Hale . Now . You have one minute . " Back at the house , Evelyn finally exhaled , tension easing from her body . " Vincent , thank you - for saving my sister . " He gave a small smile and brushed Lily's hair back gently . " It's my job , ma'am . Protecting you always has been . " She paused , guilt flickering across her face . " Sorry . I used you earlier - to get Callum off my back . " Vincent shook his head . He knew Callum had fired him . He wasn't obligated to be here . But the thought of not protecting Evelyn left him . unmoored . Since bringing her to this country , he hadn't slept well . Even Callum's punishment hadn't stirred him this much . But Evelyn - seeing her again made something in him snap into place . She was the one . " Vincent , I heard you were dismissed . You don't need to shadow me anymore . You're free . " Chapter 19 25.00 % Her words cut deeper than expected . He hesitated , then offered a weak smile . " That's true . But I don't really have anywhere else to go . I was wondering if … maybe I could work here ? I don't need much . Just - let me help around the place . " Evelyn blinked . " Help ? Like , with dishes and taking out the trash ? " He nodded . The image was absurd . Callum Rivers ' top bodyguard , mopping her restaurant floors . He saw her doubt and quickly added , " I'm done with that old life . I don't want violence anymore . I just want something steady . I can keep you and Lily safe . It's a win - win . " She considered for a moment , then smiled . " Alright then . Welcome to the team . " From a distance , Callum watched the two of them shake hands . His chest ached . Jealousy burned , sharp and wild . Chapter 19