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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voice filled with genuine bewilderment. “Why on earth,

the counter before him. “You’ll

cryptically. “But the reason I’m mentioning it now is because… well, I want you to be

to be

for a moment, the shock evident in his eyes. When his best friend finally spoke, his

expect me to just accept being your best man for a wedding that I still don’t understand?” Killian asked, his words laced with a mix of frustration and hurt. “We’ve been best friends for almost twenty years, and it makes no sense that

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

desperately hoping that

me for years to settle down,” Richard quickly

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

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 put her in the limelight unnecessarily. But now, I’m ready to

eyes narrowing as he scrutinized Richard. “Is this some kind 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 than anyone, and I

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grew with each passing moment as Killian continued to question and prod him.

his upcoming

the wedding without asking. so many questions?” Richard finally

and you’re

explanation.”

jaw tensing as he glared at Richard. “Richard, you know I deserve a proper explanation,” he retorted. “We’ve been through

breath, attempting to calm the surge of frustration in him. He

reveal the true