Chapter 65

Layla stood unmoving as Scarlet ratted out mean things about her. She could do nothing but sob quietly. There was nothing she could do now, her secret was out.

Xander was Nolan's Gamma and there was no way he was going to keep this a secret from his Alpha.

He also had a look of doubt in his eyes because from the way Scarlet spoke, it sounded as if Layla was a loose woman way before she came to New York.

"Look Miss, that's enough.." Xander finally butted in as he stood in front of Layla, he had finally had enough.

"No, Mr. It's not enough. You don't know Layla more than I do.." Scarlet scoffed, the fact Xander was supporting Layla despite everything she had said pissed her off the most.

She expected him to shame Layla also and leave her here but he was doing the complete opposite.

"Look I'm her stepsister, I know her more than anyone"

"Layla got pregnant in Seattle and ran away from home because she couldn't stand the shame.." she accused.

"And you know what, she has no idea about the father because she got pregnant out of wedlock and why is that. She sleeps around. Trust me Mr, you don't want to be with a woman who has slept with almost all the men in the world.." Scarlet concluded breathlessly as she fanned herself for breath.

Now she has said this, there was no way Xander was going to support Layla, he would definitely shun her. But to Scarlet dismay Xander did none of that.

"You should be ashamed of yourself.." he fired at Scarlet who stood in shock.

"Me?" She gave him a questioning gaze as she pointed at herself.

"Yes you. You should be ashamed of yourself.." he uttered in disbelief. He actually never wanted to say anything in the first place.

But after hearing what Scarlet had said to Layla and the state Layla was in, he could only say one thing. Scarlet meant no good for Layla.

"You're such a despicable woman. Why are you so hellbent on shaming your sister" he stormed angrily at her.

"Correction. Step sister.." Scarlet corrected with a sneer.

"I knew it!"

"You can not be blood sisters because you can never be as genuine as Layla. Layla Is such a sweet soul and is ten times better than.." he defended Layla.

"How's she better than me?"

"Tell me!" Scarlet yelled. "She's only a whore. A whore can never be better than me.." she uttered.

"You know what?" Xander began in a low voice.

"Get out.." he said out bluntly. At this point, Xander had had enough.

"You need to stop talking to Layla like that," he said, his voice stern. "You have no right to judge her or say those things about her."

"But she's lying. Ask her if she got pregnant out of wedlock!!" Scarlet protested, her voice shrill.

"I'm just trying to tell the truth!"

"The truth is that you're being incredibly rude and disrespectful," Xander said, his patience wearing thin. "I think it's time for you to leave."

"No!" Scarlet spat, crossing her arms defiantly. "I'm not going anywhere until I'm done with her," she insisted.

Xander's eyes narrowed, and he took a step towards Scarlet. "I'm warning you, miss," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "You need to leave, now."

"You can't make me leave!" Scarlet shot back, but there was a note of uncertainty in her voice. She could see that Xander was serious, and she wasn't sure if she wanted to push him any further.

"I'm giving you one last chance," he stated, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"If you don't leave, I'm going to call security."

"You will do no such thing!" She fired at him. How could he think of calling security on her. The last time at the mall she was utterly embarrassed as she was thrown out like a common thief. Today she would not allow that to happen.

"You're not in a position to tell me what to do" Xander retorted, his voice calm and collected. "You're clearly not welcome here, and you're causing a scene. You need to leave before I have to make you."

At this point, Layla had had enough. She stepped between them, facing Scarlet.

"Just go, okay?" she muttered, her voice pleading. "Please, just leave and we can forget this ever happened."

For a moment, it looked like Scarlet was going to argue, but then she seemed to deflate. "Fine," she said, her voice resigned.

"I'll go, but I promise you, Layla. I'll get back to you" She swore in a cold voice.

"I'll leave but I'll be back and you.." she snapped, pointing at Xander.

"Be wary of her.."

As it turned out, Scarlet didn't want to be embarrassed again, at least not in a big company, so she began to walk away not after promising Layla that she'd come back for revenge.

Layla and Xander watched as she left the company premises and then they were left alone.

"I'm sorry about all that," Layla apologized, looking down at the floor. He had really helped her to stand up to Scarlet. Because she knew Scarlet tauntings could have gone on till she gathered a crowd around them.

"It's not your fault," Xander assured, placing a hand on her shoulder. He only did what was right.

"She was the one who caused all the trouble." Layla looked up at him and she could see the concern in his eyes.

"Are you okay?" he asked, his voice gentle and Layla shook her head slowly.

"Have this.." he handed his handkerchief over to Layla which she used in drying her tears.

"Thanks Xander.." Layla appreciated it. Now Scarlet was fine but not after putting her in hot soup. She knew fully well that she had a lot of explanations to give.

"Come let's go in.." he led her inside the company and the both began to walk inside when Xander suddenly asked a shocking question.

"Layla, are you really pregnant?"