The Contract Said No Strings Attached (Charlotte) novel Chapter 221

Dylan crossed his arms over his chest, his tone flat and serious. “That’s not the point. I’m just giving you a friendly warning.”

Fitch scoffed, curling his lip in open disdain. “Please. I don’t need your warnings. Who knows if you’re being sincere or just pretending? If you want Raina all to yourself, just say it. You don’t have to make up some excuse like this.”

Dylan let out a cold laugh, a mocking smirk tugging at his mouth. “Believe whatever you want. I’m not interested in fighting you over this.”

Fitch flashed an amused grin. “Honestly, who Raina ends up with doesn’t matter right now. What matters is, in the end, Raina’s going to be mine.”

Dylan’s expression didn’t change. “You sound awfully sure of yourself.”

“Of course I am.” Fitch’s eyes narrowed, his stare locked onto Dylan’s, stubborn and utterly convinced.

Dylan turned to face him, his brow furrowed in scrutiny. Fitch stared right back, refusing to back down. The tension thickened between them, an invisible line neither was willing to cross.

Sensing things were about to boil over, Thomas quickly stepped between them, trying to defuse the situation. “Come on, guys, what are you doing? Seriously? We’re all friends here. Don’t let a girl ruin that.”

Fitch arched an eyebrow. “Then ask him. He likes her but won’t admit it. Honestly, I’d rather compete fair and square than have him hide behind all this.”

Thomas nudged Fitch with his elbow, lowering his voice. “Fitch, calm down. Don’t talk nonsense. Maybe Dylan really did see something and just wanted to warn you.”

Fitch frowned, thinking it over for a moment before shaking his head. “No way. He just wants me to give up on Raina. I’m not buying it.”

Thomas could only shake his head, letting out a weary sigh. “Fitch, you’re obsessed. There’s no talking sense into you.”

Then Thomas moved over to Dylan, trying to comfort him. “Dylan, don’t take it to heart. That’s just how Fitch is. If he’s that dead set on this, let him be.”

Fitch fell silent, but after a moment, he muttered, “Either way, I’m not giving up. And if I want to know whether she’s with someone else, I’ll just go ask Raina myself.”

Thomas sighed. “Suit yourself.”

Fitch stood up and left the bar without a backward glance. Thomas watched him go, rubbing his temples, a headache threatening to split his skull.

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Meanwhile, over at the Thomson house, the family was in the middle of dinner when Crystal suddenly walked in.

“Dad, Mom, I’m home.”