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.

his expression

trying to play it cool. "Yeah,

smiled, his eyes crinkling at

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

as he stepped outside, the other women in the other group couldn't help but comment on his dreamy qualities. As expected, I thought with

her tone dripping with admiration. "Anastasia is so lucky to have him come to her defense like that. He's like a modern-day knight in shining

that."

at was really

turned concerned. "Wait, we should check

uncomfortable."

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

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

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

just shook my head. "I'm really

risk getting jobless. Thanks

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lingered around me, their eyes filled with worry, until I finally assured them I was okay and they

sense their occasional glances, checking in on me to make sure I was alright. It was sweet of

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