"Who are you? This hospital hallway has plenty of cameras. I'm warning you to watch yourself and don't go bullying women in public!" Ryan rolled up his sleeves, ready to step in.

Ben wasn't the least bit intimidated. He had been into fitness since college, initially because Jamie liked men with abs, and eventually, it just became a habit. He loved the intense, sweaty workouts, and facing off against someone like Ryan barely registered as a challenge. "Don't fight, please!" Jamie quickly stepped between them. She turned to Ryan. "I know him. Please, just go."

"But he was about to hurt you right in front of me, no less. If he's this rough now, imagine what he'd do if I left!" Ryan protested, refusing to back down.

Every word he said only added fuel to Ben's already raging anger.

Ben's jaw clenched so tightly his teeth ground together. He had canceled a meeting, sped through traffic, and run countless red lights, all in a rush to make sure Jamie was safe.

And what did he find? Jamie laughing and chatting with another man, a man who was now threatening him.

Ben snarled, his voice

to keep urging Ryan.

around would only push Ben

in such a hurry to get rid of him? How about the three of us sit down forza chat? Or maybe I

four years, Jamie had been with Ryan all along and

laughing and chatting as if nothing had happened.

strength should be

Jamie. "Am I a real man or not? Surely you know the answer to that better

didn't want to anger Ben, but Ryan was only trying

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