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.”

your own business,” Ryan snapped, turning back

speed, grabbing Ryan’s arm and twisting until he released my wrist.

face contorting with anger. “Who the hell do

men manhandle women in parking lots.” James

despite being several inches shorter than James.

corrected, rubbing

clearly married,” James

finally reached us. “Everything alright here?”

I said firmly. “This man was

face flushed red. “I was just talking

arm?” James challenged. “That’s not how conversations work where

crossed his arms, biceps bulging. “Sir, I need you to leave

toward me.

only joke here is you,” James replied

venomous look before turning on his heel. “This isn’t

intervention,” I said,

nodded. “No problem. Want me to

“Please,” I replied.

bouncer followed Ryan’s retreating figure, I turned to James. “Seriously,

expression softening. “Happy to help. Are you okay? Your

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

was heading in for a

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

make a scene,” I explained, gesturing vaguely.

marks on my wrist. “He grabbed you? That bastard.” She turned to James with a grateful smile. “Thank you

couldn’t stand

here?” Emilia asked, linking her arm with mine

me about my marriage.” I sighed. “He seems convinced it’s all fake

Emilia rolled her eyes. “Can’t believe you found happiness,

I’m glad

buy you a drink to say thank you? We were

like that,” James replied with

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