Pete's open palm in front of my eyes slowly clenched into a fist.

He could not hold himself back. Breathing heavily, he said, "Turn around and wait here. I have something to take care of. I'll be right back!"

I grabbed his hand, "Don't go!"

"What are you doing? He—"

I interrupted him, "I know. There's no need."

To avoid looking pitiful, I put on an indifferent face. "I found those girls for him."

The girls' giggles pierced my heart like knives. When I spoke again, my voice had a hint of pleading that I had not even noticed. "Can you take me away from here?"

Pete took a deep breath to suppress his anger. Taking my hand, he grinned mischievously. "Of course I can. I'll go anywhere with you!"

His action made the group of celebrities behind him hoot and whistle teasingly.

"Mr. Shelman, is this your wife? Introduce us to her!"

You've been hiding her

Gabriela. She was the only one who

nodded at her. It made the guys cheer even

prettier

turned and scolded

Otherwise, they'll mock me behind my back!" Meeting Pete seemed to have dispelled some of the misery that had been weighing on me.

your face. But when they learn the truth later, you might lose more than

me to his car and shook his head carelessly.

the car, I saw Nicholas approaching with a dark expression. He had clearly heard the commotion, and his face was growing

in confusion, but he seemed not

them. Walking

was so sure

would wait for him.

this, Pete quickly closed my door and stood in front of it. With

teasingly, "Nick."

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