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.

it cool. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for stepping

smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

nodded, taking a deep breath, and returned to my task, trying to put the uncomfortable encounter behind me but

other group couldn't help but comment

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

that."

at was really

we should check if Anastasia-is

uncomfortable."

asked, her voice soft.

deep breath, trying to compose myself. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for asking.

them said, her eyes filled with empathy. "Do you

head. "I'm really fine, guys but he

risk getting jobless.

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convinced. They lingered around me, their eyes filled with worry, until I finally

then, I 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

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