Billionaire, Let's Divorce! by BELLA

Chapter 290

Chapter 0290

ANASTASIA

I watched as the group's attention turned to Aiden, his eyes flashing with a protective intensity that made my heart skip a beat.

"She said back off, buddy," He said, his voice firm but controlled. "Know your limits. She's not interested."

The worker, rising from the dust while still trying to save face, sneered at him. "Mind your business pal."

Aiden took a warning step forward, his eyes blazing with enough spite to set him ablaze in one glare. "I'm not your pal and I am making it my business."

"I can handle myself," I said, trying to intervene, but Aiden's gaze remained fixed on the worker.

"No, you don't have to handle yourself," He said, his voice firm. "He needs to learn to respect boundaries. If I see you harassing her again, I'll report you.

The worker's face reddened, but he knew he was beaten. He slinked away from us, "Whatever, man," he muttered, before quickly retreating, disappearing behind the shelves.

An uncomfortable spell of silence fell over the group, but I tried to shake it off, focusing on my task instead. "Well, that was awkward," I said, trying to break the tension.

me, his expression softening. "You

it cool. "Yeah, I'm fine.

crinkling at the

the uncomfortable encounter behind me but his protective instincts had been stirred, and I wasn't sure what to

couldn't help but comment on his dreamy qualities. As expected, I thought

have him come to her defense like that. He's like a modern-day knight in shining armor." "I know, right?" Another

that."

at was really

we

uncomfortable."

faces filled with worry "Ana, are you okay?" A blonde asked, her

took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for asking. But my voice

was really upsetting." The brunette amongst them said, her eyes filled with empathy. "Do you want us to stay with you for a bit

"I'm

risk getting jobless. Thanks

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worry, until I finally assured them I was okay

checking in on me to make sure I was alright. It was sweet of them, but I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that still lingered inside

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