Chapter 172

Olivia

You’re embarrassing yourself,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady. “Walk away before you do something you really regret.”

“Too late for that.” Ryan laughed bitterly. “I already let you go. Biggest mistake of my life, apparently. Should’ve known you were just waiting to trade up.”

I spotted a bouncer from O’Malley’s stepping outside, clearly having heard the commotion. Relief washed over me as the burly man started walking in our direction, his expression grim.

Ryan noticed him too, but seemed determined to finish what he’d started. “I’m not done talking to you,” he said, grabbing my wrist again.

“Let go of me,” I hissed, trying to pull away.

“Not until you admit what this marriage really is. Everyone knows you’re just-”

“The lady asked you to let her go.”

The deep voice came from behind Ryan. We both turned to see a tall figure approaching from the parking lot. The street lights illuminated his face as he drew closer, James Westbrook.

Ryan’s grip loosened slightly, but he didn’t release me. “This is a private conversation.”

James stepped closer, his expression hard. “Doesn’t look private to me. Looks like harassment.”

own business,” Ryan snapped, turning

twisting until he released my wrist.

his face contorting with anger. “Who the hell

parking lots.” James positioned himself

look tough despite being several inches shorter than James. “This is between

I corrected, rubbing my

married,”

finally reached us.

firmly. “This man was harassing

face flushed red. “I was

“That’s not how

“Sir,

finger toward me.

is you,”

James a venomous look before turning on his heel. “This isn’t over,”

the intervention,” I said, turning to James. “Both of

me to make sure he leaves

“Please,” I replied.

turned to James.

smiled, his expression softening. “Happy to help.

marks Ryan’s fingers had left. “I’ll be fine. Just an ex who can’t take a

head. “I was heading in for a drink when I spotted the situation. Couldn’t just

from the entrance. She rushed toward us, her face pinched with concern. “I saw Ryan from

gesturing vaguely. “James here stepped

you? That bastard.” She turned

nodded. “I couldn’t stand by watching

he even doing here?” Emilia asked, linking her arm with mine

me about my marriage.” I sighed. “He seems

her eyes. “Can’t believe you found happiness, so there must be something suspicious

“Well, I’m glad

said sincerely. “Can I buy you a drink to say

James replied with

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