Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter Twenty Eight

Third Person POV.

Richard sat at the bar, a nervous energy buzzing through his veins. He took a deep breath, stealing a glance at his best friend, Killian Dane, who sat beside him.

The private bar in the club gave them some sort of privacy, and Richard knew this was the right time to share his big news with his best friend.

He turned to Killian, a serious expression on his face.

“There’s something I have to tell you,” Richard began, his voice almost a whisper. “But no matter what, Killian, you have to promise me that you won’t scream,” he quickly added, knowing that Killian had the tendency to yell whenever he was shocked.

Killian’s curiosity piqued, his eyes widening with anticipation. “What in the world are you talking about, Richard?” he asked. “Now you’ve got me all curious. Just spill the beans already!”

Richard let out a heavy sigh, contemplating how to break the news. “I… I’m getting married,” he finally confessed, watching Killian’s jaw drop and his face contort into a mixture of shock and confusion.

Killian blinked, trying to process Richard’s words. “Wait, did I hear you right?” he asked, his voice filled with disbelief. “You mentioned marriage, right? As in, you’re actually getting married?”

Richard nodded calmly, his expression serious. “You heard right. I’ll be getting married in the next few days.”

Killian’s eyes widened, his confusion deepening. “What are you talking about, Chard? Is this some kind of arranged marriage situation? Are your parents trying to force you into this?” he blurted out, concern edging his voice.

Richard scowled, a hint of frustration creeping into his tone. “No, Killian, it’s not an arranged marriage,” he responded firmly. “And I’m not being threatened by anyone. In fact, my parents didn’t even know about the wedding until I told them yesterday.”

Killian’s surprise was evident on his face, his brows furrowing. “Then what in the world is going

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filled with genuine bewilderment. “Why on earth, Richard, of all people,

his gaze fixed on the counter before him. “You’ll find out

I’m mentioning it now is because… well, I want

to be

the shock evident in his eyes. When his

understand?” Killian asked, his words laced with a mix of frustration and hurt.

true nature of his upcoming marriage to Amber. He couldn’t share the details of their contract arrangement, because he

mustered up a lie, desperately hoping that Killian would accept it.

the truth is my parents have been pressuring me for years to settle down,” Richard

pointed out, his brows furrowing with skepticism. “How all of a sudden do you have a fiancé you’re about

fabricating another lie in a desperate attempt to maintain the facade. “Just because you didn’t know about my girlfriend doesn’t mean she didn’t exist,” he replied, his voice trying to sound convincing. “I’ve been

of contract marriage, Richard?” he asked, his voice filled with a mix of suspicion and concem. “Because I can’t believe any of the lies you’re telling me. I know you better

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each passing moment as

his upcoming

man and attend the wedding without asking. so many questions?” Richard finally burst out, his voice laced with

to you, and you’re the

explanation.”

explanation,” he retorted. “We’ve been through everything together. I can’t just

took a deep breath, attempting to calm the surge of frustration

but he couldn’t reveal the true nature of