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,

grabbing Ryan’s arm and twisting until he released

anger. “Who the

manhandle women in parking lots.”

several inches shorter

I corrected, rubbing my wrist.

married,” James

bouncer finally reached us. “Everything

I said firmly. “This man was

red. “I was just

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

biceps bulging. “Sir, I

eyes burned with anger as he jabbed a finger toward me. “I’ll

only joke here is

heel. “This isn’t over,” he called over his

said, turning to

bouncer nodded. “No problem. Want me to

“Please,” I replied.

I turned to James. “Seriously, thank you. That was getting

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

at the marks Ryan’s fingers had left. “I’ll be

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

entrance. She rushed toward us, her face

gesturing vaguely. “James here stepped in

eyes widened as she noticed the red marks on my wrist. “He grabbed you? That bastard.” She turned to James with a

nodded. “I couldn’t stand by watching

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

marriage.” I sighed.

eyes. “Can’t believe you found happiness,

“Well, I’m glad I was here to

sincerely. “Can I buy you a drink

like that,” James replied

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