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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on earth, Richard, of all people, are

on the counter before him. “You’ll

day” he replied cryptically. “But the reason I’m mentioning it now

to be

tighten in his stomach as he watched Killian freeze for a moment, the shock evident in his eyes. When his

with a mix of frustration and hurt. “We’ve been best friends for almost twenty years, and it makes no sense that you’re only just telling me

he couldn’t reveal the true nature of his upcoming marriage to Amber. He couldn’t share the details of their contract arrangement, because he had assured himself that the agreement would only be known by himself, Amber and his

up a lie, desperately

it seems sudden, Killian, but the truth is my parents have been pressuring me for years to settle down,” Richard quickly responded. “I finally made the decision to get married, just as they

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

Killian’s gaze, 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 keeping our relationship private because I didn’t want to

eyes narrowing as he scrutinized Richard. “Is this some kind of contract marriage, Richard?” he asked, his voice filled with a mix

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moment as Killian continued to question and prod

upcoming

wedding without asking. so many questions?” Richard finally burst out, his

and you’re the one refusing to

explanation.”

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

the surge of frustration in him. He understood

for an explanation, but he couldn’t reveal the true nature of his