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.

miss the intimacy we shared. 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

our relationship. Why can't you accept that it's over?" I

before I could make my exit, she suddenly threw herself at me, wrapping her arms around

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. However, she swiftly spun on her heels and began to run away, clearly

would stop. I hurriedly caught

I should go back to Kat if that's

had misunderstood the situation. But she was

go," she said, her voice filled with

as she ran along the road, her tears blending with the rain. "Bella! Stop!" I urged, my voice

she sobbed, her words laced with

give up, I quickened my pace and reached out, grasping her wrist firmly. I wouldn't let her escape. "I won't go anywhere,

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

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

nodded, gently

to me now? She tricked me into that room and just as she hugged

remained silent. The weight of her doubts

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

your playboy image and all those girls surrounding you everywhere make me

my heart. Her words pierced through me, and I felt a pang

fixed on her face, trying to gauge her reaction. "After everything we've been through, you still doubt me? Can't you

took a moment, her gaze

veline