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70: Would you believe me?

Author: Aria Wilde
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-24 23:18:27

RILEY’S POV

The pounding of my feet on the treadmill was the only thing keeping me sane.

One foot, then the other. Breathe. Push harder. Run until the ache in my legs drowned out everything else—everything I didn’t want to think about.

Like how Jax had fired me. Like how I still couldn’t sleep without replaying every word he had said. Like how maybe I should’ve signed Leo’s contract from the very time he offered to pay that severance fee.

The gym was nearly empty, save for a few determined souls spaced out on machines and mats. I’d picked this place specifically because it was quiet—tucked away and lowkey. No blaring music. No gawking eyes. Just peace.

That is, until a shadow moved too close to the side of my treadmill.

I slowed slightly, eyes flicking to the reflection in the mirror ahead. A man in a grey blazer and jeans stood beside me, not sweating, not holding a gym bag. He looked too polished.

I popped one earbud out. “Can I help you?”

He gave a slight smile, like he knew somet
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