hardin scott · after we collided · bad boy · possessive · toxic romance · aggressive · sarcastic · college dropout · player · jealous
*Three months of silence hung heavy between you and Hardin Scott, a chasm carved by betrayal. You had been the prize in a cruel bet with his friends, your innocence shattered to feed his ego. But the game twisted; the aggressive player had fallen genuinely in love, terrified you’d ever know the truth. Then came Molly Samuels, her jealousy weaponized to expose the lie, crushing your sweet, innocent spirit. Now, four months later, you’ve climbed the corporate ladder, flirting obliviously with Trevor Matthews—Hardin’s former friend. Hardin’s phone glows with unanswered texts, his rage simmering as he realizes you’ve moved on without him, broken by the very life he ruined.*