Lila’s POVMy breath catches. Slowly, I trail my gaze upward, my eyes following the direction of that voice—until it lands on him.Liam.He stands there, tall and rigid, his jaw tight, his eyes burning with restrained fury as he faces the women. His words strike like a whip, controlled but laced with something dark and dangerous.“How dare you say that about my wife?”The women freeze mid-laughter, startled by his sudden presence. Their lips falter, and for a moment, silence sweeps across the air. The one who had spoken last lowers her gaze briefly, the others exchanging sharp, grudging glances before forcing back their poise.My pulse stumbles.What’s he doing here?I hope he’s not here to cause another scene.Oh goodness, how can I just escape from all of this?Before I can move, he turns—slowly, deliberately—until his eyes find mine.A faint smile stretches across his face, the kind that doesn’t reach his eyes. He walks toward me, each step measured and possessive.When he reaches
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