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 softening. "You okay,

trying to play it cool. "Yeah, I'm

crinkling at

my task, trying to put the uncomfortable encounter behind me but his protective

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

them sighed, 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 armor." "I know, right?" Another agreed, her voice filled with

that."

at was really

we should check if

uncomfortable."

faces filled with worry "Ana, are you okay?" A blonde asked, her voice soft. "That guy was really creepy. If you want to talk about

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

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

appreciated their concern, but I just shook my head. "I'm really fine, guys but he

jobless.

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with worry, until I finally assured them I was okay and they returned

on me to make sure I was alright. It was sweet

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