The crowd of reporters exchanged glances before quickly pasting on sycophantic smiles . " Well , since Mr. Biggs has spoken , we'd be foolish not to comply . " One by one , they dispersed . No one even dared to linger in the shadows for a photo . Because everyone knew exactly what kind of man Carter was . No one who ever stood against him managed to remain standing on this earth for long . 1 Once the reporters cleared out , the air grew heavy - dead silent and ice - cold . Carter's eyes settled on Sharon , still cradled in another man's arms . His gaze darkened , a bitter chill radiating from him . " Get down , " he ordered . Sharon already felt uncomfortable being held by a stranger . Now that the scandal surrounding her had erupted in full force , the last thing she wanted was to drag Xavier into it . " Please put me down , " she murmured softly . But Xavier didn't even glance at Carter's thunderous expression . " No. Your ankle's injured . You need to go to the hospital . " Carter's eyes didn't waver from Sharon's face . The coldness in them was absolute , like something frozen solid . " I said - get down , " he repeated , each word pronounced with the force of a clenched jaw . Carter was known for hiding his emotions well . She could count on one hand the number of times she'd seen him show even a flicker of real feeling . But now , his expression was thick with something dark and turbulent . He stared at them like they were something filthy , beneath contempt . 1 Still , Sharon didn't move . That only made him more terrifying . He walked forward , slow and deliberate . Reaching out , he tried to pull her away . Xavier moved to block him , arm raised - but with Sharon in his grasp , he wasn't quick enough . Carter yanked her down from his arms . Gripping her wrist tightly , he turned and began to walk away . Her feet touched the ground . Pain flared instantly in her injured ankle , sharp enough to make her dizzy . Then someone caught her other hand . Carter stopped mid - step , turning his head . Xavier's hand was on her . " Let go of her , " Carter growled , the words strained with disgust . Xavier only smiled , casual and amused . " Funny . That's exactly what I was about to say to you . " Carter's expression turned proud , mocking . " You think you're qualified ? " 1 Xavier gave a soft laugh . " Does it matter what you think ? What really matters ... is how Sharon feels . " He turned his eyes to her , his voice gentler now . " Babe , do you want to go with him ? " Chapter 30 Sharon knew he was calling her that on purpose - to irritate Carter to make a show of closeness . +25 BONUS Her eyes flicked toward Kelly , standing a few steps away . So that's how it was - Carter and Kelly had just come out of the same restaurant . They'd probably just finished dinner . And now he'd come to inform her of Sharon's little " detainment , " earning himself a charming , understanding smile in return . Sharon's expression went still . She didn't even look at Carter . Instead , she turned to Xavier . " My ankle's twisted . Could I trouble you to take me to the hospital ? " Xavier's smile deepened . " What trouble ? There's no ' trouble ' between us . " Carter's eyes flashed with disbelief . His voice was like ice on stone . " Sharon , don't tell me you're hooking up with this man . " She flinched at the implication , frowning . " You're really something , Mr. Biggs , " she said , voice calm but cool " There's no scandal , no entanglement . We just happened to have dinner . He saw I was in trouble and helped . But in your eyes ... that means I'm hooking up with him ? " She glanced toward Kelly . " So what - you think as long as I speak to a man , I must be doing something inappropriate with him ? Or are you projecting your own way of thinking onto others , Mr. Biggs ? " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!