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Chapter 8: Chasing Her

Author: Lita
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-26 20:33:58

Adrian’s Pov

“Strange choice of words, don't you think, Leighton. You can't just meet a woman for the first time and claim her as your wife,” Damien says, trying to sound logical.

“Stay out of this, Blackwood. This is between my wife and me. I know what I'm talking about,” I snap at him.

“It’s clear you're mistaken. Aria has worked for me for years and she has only just come to the country. How can she be your wife?” He then turns to Aria and asks “Or do you know this man, Aria?”

I watch her closely, waiting for her to spill the truth. She stands there stiff but what she says next feels like a bucket of cold water pouring over my body.

“I’ve never met him before. Excuse me,” she says with her head down as she moves towards the door.

The lies burn me more than the whiskey I've been drinking. I try to follow her but Damien blocks me. “Stay away from her, Leighton.”

“I’ll advise you to step out of my way and mind your business,” I say, moving closer to his face.

“She’s my business becaus
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