Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 456 Ready For Punishment

Ryder's POV.

Kate approached me with a determined expression on her face. "Ryder, we need to talk," she said firmly.

"Kate, I'm not in the mood..." I attempted to dismiss her, but she was relentless.

"Please, Ryder, just talk to me once," she pleaded, her voice filled with desperation.

I let out a sigh, realizing she wasn't going to give up. "Okay, I'm listening," I relented and turned to face her.

"Not here," she glanced over her shoulder, her eyes scanning the surroundings. "There are too many people around. If someone overhears us, it will become news," she said, her eyes filled with innocence, accompanied by a subtle pout.

I nodded, understanding the need for privacy. "Fine, but I don't have much time. Please make it quick," I told her directly.

She gestured for me to follow her, and we made our way towards an empty room. As we entered, I waited for her to begin.

"Do you remember when we were together? Everything felt so perfect," she said, batting her long eyelashes, trying to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

I couldn't help but let out a bitter chuckle. "But I made it clear from day one that I didn't want a relationship. It was you who wanted to give it a try," I reminded her, the frustration evident in my voice.

But suddenly, she reached out and grabbed my neck, attempting to pull me closer.

"What are you doing, Kate? You said you wanted to talk. I should have known you wouldn't change your old tactics," I said firmly, swiftly removing her hands from my neck and tossing them away with a forceful jerk.

I can't live without you...," she began to ramble, causing my anger to boil. I had already moved on from her, and I couldn't comprehend why she was still

want to continue our relationship. Why can't you

she suddenly threw herself at

caught my attention, and I swiftly pulled away from her, turning to see Bella standing there, a look of shock on her face. Realizing the gravity of the situation, my instinct kicked in, and I desperately tried to stop Bella from witnessing any more of this uncomfortable encounter.

hoping she would stop. I hurriedly caught her arm, gently turning her to face me. She

that I should go back to Kat if that's what I wanted.

that she had misunderstood the situation. But she

she said, her voice filled with

to let her slip away, I went after her once again. She was weeping as she ran along the road, her tears blending

sobbed, her

up, I quickened my pace and reached out, grasping her wrist firmly. I

me, and what you think is a misunderstanding. I've made it clear to Kat that everything

eyes filled with tears, searching for the truth. "You did?!" she

nodded, gently wiping away

her cheeks. "Yes," I asserted, my voice filled with conviction. "Are you going to listen to me now? She tricked me into that room and just as she hugged me, you walked in. Trust me, baby girl, she is now my ex-girlfriend. I have no feelings for her," I tried to explain, hoping she would

lowered her gaze, her eyelashes damp from her tears, and remained silent. The weight of her doubts hung in the air between

do you believe me or not?" I frowned, my voice tinged with

finally spoke, her voice softening, "but your playboy image and all those girls surrounding you everywhere make me insecure. I

vulnerable expression tugged at my heart. Her words pierced through me, and

trying to gauge her reaction. "After everything we've been through,

moment, her

veline