Billionaire, Let's Divorce! by BELLA

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.

turned to me, his expression softening.

to play it cool. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks

his eyes crinkling at the

put the uncomfortable encounter behind me

the other women in the other group couldn't help

with admiration. "Anastasia is so lucky to have him come to her defense like that. He's like a modern-day knight in shining armor." "I know, right?" Another agreed, her voice filled with envy. "I wish someone would stand up for me

that."

at was really

their voices turned concerned. "Wait, we should check

uncomfortable."

their faces filled with worry "Ana, are you okay?" A blonde asked, her voice soft. "That guy was

myself. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for asking. But my voice and hands trembled slightly, betraying

said, her eyes filled with empathy. "Do you want us to stay with you for a bit in case he

appreciated their concern, but I just shook my head. "I'm

getting jobless.

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look convinced. They lingered around me, their eyes filled with worry, until I finally assured them I was okay and they returned

could sense their occasional glances, 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