Chapter 17 The photo was still loading when his phone rang . It was Angela . The moment he answered , her sobs hit him like a physical low . " What happened ? What's wrong ? " His chest tightened , panc sharpening his voice . But no matter how urgently he pressed , Angela just wept , refusing to speak . Helpless , Trey softened his tone . " Where are you ? Are you at home ? I'm coming to you right now , okay ? " Before he could finish , the line went dead . A cold dread washed over him . Without a second thought , he made hurried apologies to his clients and rushed out .

The thought of Angela in danger felt like having his soul ripped out . Luckily , he hadn't drunk much . He kept calling her as he drove until , finally , on the fifth try , his call was picked up . " Angela , what on earth happened- " " I'm not Angela . This is Kirsten . You'd better come to Q Bar She's completely wasted . " Kirsten Jackson , Angela's best friend , owned Q Bar in Goldmont City . Years ago , when Trey was secretly pursuing Angela , they'd often met there under Kirsten's watchful eye " I'm on my way ! " Trey hung up and sped toward the bar , arriving in under fifteen minutes .

Inside a private booth , Angela was slumped against Kirsten's shoulder , her face flushed , body swaying as she slurred about wanting another drink . The table was littered with empty bottles . She'd clearly had far too much . " Angela ... what is this ? " The sight stunned him and broke his heart . In all their years together , Angela had never touched alcohol . She was always so careful about her health . " Trey , don't you think you've gone too far ? " Kirsten's voice was like ice . " Do you have any idea how much Angela has sacrificed for you ?

talking about ? How have I gone back on my word ? " Exhaustion weighed heavily on him . Seeing Angela like this was bad enough ; now he had to deal with Kirsten's accusations . He was at a loss . " See for yourself . " Kirsten pulled out her phone and slammed it on the

of her feelings , completely preoccupied with 172 Khloe . Last night , he'd even secretly messaged Khloe again . +25 Bonus Angela had been devastated , yet she hadn't wanted Trey to worry . So she confided only in Kirsten , bearing her sorrow alone . " I wasn't going to get involved , " Kirsten said , her eyes blazing . " But I know what's going on with you and

for ? " Kirsten had been overjoyed when Angela finally moved back in with Trey . After five long years , her friend had finally gotten the life she deserved . And now , in just a few days , she'd been reduced to this - humiliated and broken , drowning her sorrows . Kirsten had reached her limit . She called Trey here to confrent him , to stand up for Angela . " You want to use Khloe to handle your family ? Fine , " she spat . " But you do not get to cast Angela aside because

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