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 back

with surprising speed, grabbing Ryan’s arm and twisting until he released my wrist. “When a woman says let go, you let

anger. “Who

manhandle women in parking lots.” James positioned

several inches shorter than James.

corrected, rubbing my wrist.

married,” James

us. “Everything alright here?”

“This man was

“I was just

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

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

Ryan spat, backing away. His eyes burned with anger as he jabbed a finger toward me. “I’ll find out what’s really going on with you and Carter. Everyone knows this marriage

here is you,” James

heel. “This isn’t over,” he called over his shoulder as he stalked away toward the

the intervention,” I said, turning to

“No problem. Want me to make sure

“Please,” I replied.

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

his expression softening. “Happy to help. Are you

fingers had left. “I’ll be fine. Just an ex

his head. “I was heading in for a drink when

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

make a scene,” I explained, gesturing vaguely. “James here stepped in when

on my wrist. “He grabbed you? That bastard.” She turned to James with

“I couldn’t

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

marriage.” I sighed. “He seems convinced it’s all fake or

rolled her eyes. “Can’t believe you found happiness, so there must

throat. “Well, I’m glad I was here to

you a

like that,” James replied

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