Chapter 21 Don't Mess With Her +2 Bonus " I'll have Natalie drive you home , " Maxen said , pulling his arm free and walking away . Veronica watched him leave her behind , clutching the bracelet tightly in her hand . Her eyes turned cold and vicious . That damn Lyra thought she could compete with her for a man ? She pulled out her phone , stepped aside , and quickly dialed a number . ***** Lyra made it to the parking garage , surprised to find Julian had followed her . She turned around , caught off guard . " Julian ? " Julian stopped in front of her and shrugged . " I believe you , Lyra . You're not that kind of person . " She paused , taken aback . " Why would you believe me ? " " I trust Edmund's judgment , " Julian said , crossing his arms . " He's never wrong about people . And neither am I , especially when it comes to spotting bitches . " Julian had been around plenty of women and even earned the nickname " the ladies ' man " in their circle . He'd dealt with all types , and anyone trying to play games with him was just asking 1/4 22:03 Chapter 21 Don't Mess With Her for trouble . Lyra couldn't help but laugh . " Thanks . " +2 Bonus " Don't mention it , Lyra . " Julian moved closer to her . " Do you need my help with this ? " Lyra looked up at him , confused , when a cold voice came from behind them . " Are you interested in her , Mr. Quinn ? " Lyra knew exactly who it was , but she didn't want to turn around . Setting aside how hurt she felt about Veronica's scheme , the person who embarrassed her the most was him . Julian clicked his tongue . " Mr. Hawthorne , why'd you abandon your girlfriend ? Don't tell me she's still not official yet ? " Maxen ignored his sarcasm and walked right up to them . He grabbed Lyra's arm and pulled her to his side . " I need to talk to her . " " Is this about your girlfriend's situation ? " " That's none of your business , Mr. Quinn . " " Her business is definitely my business . " Maxen's expression darkened slightly . " Oh ? I'd love to hear more about that . " 2/4 22:03 Chapter 21 Don't Mess With Her +2 Bonus Julian leaned against the car door with a smile . " She's Professor Grace's star student , after all . As Professor Grace's friend , don't you think I should look out for her ? " Maxen gave a cold hum . " Let's hope you're capable of that . " Julian's smile vanished . Before he could respond , Maxen forcibly dragged Lyra away . She struggled but couldn't break free from his grip . He pulled her all the way to his car before she finally managed to wrench herself loose , shouting at him . " Maxen , you just want to stand up for your first love , don't you ? Fine ! What's your plan now ? Are you going to drag me to the police station ? What charges will you press ? Should I get detained or thrown in jail ? That way , you can run off with your precious true love . " If that's what you want , then let's just get divorced already . At least then you won't have people talking behind your back about having a thieving ex - wife- " " Are you done ? " Maxen slammed her against the car door . She turned her face away , refusing to look at him . He gripped her chin with his fingers , forcing her to meet his eyes . When he saw her delicate face drained of all color , he 3/4 22:03 Chapter 21 Don't Mess With Her +2 Bonus frowned slightly . " Stop being so dramatic . When did I ever say anything about detention or jail ? " Lyra let out a harsh laugh . " So you want me to apologize then ? " That was what he always expected anyway . " You slapped her . " " So what ? " Lyra's smile disappeared as she stared at him calmly . " Are you going to hit me back for her ? " Maxen's gaze locked onto hers . After six years of marriage , he had no idea she could be this stubborn . This looked so much better than her usual doormat self . " I thought you were a pushover . " Maxen suddenly smirked . Lyra went rigid . " What's that supposed to mean ? " He thought she was a pushover ? So he was saying she was easy to manipulate ? Maxen let go of her and loosened his tie . " This whole thing is over now . Don't bring it up again , and stay away from Veronica . " 4/4 Write your comment ir Gifts