Chapter 6 " Mr. Chromos . " A suited man with an earpiece materialized beside us . " I apologize , but we need to ask you and your party to step outside . " The security's polite tone couldn't mask the firmness in his request . " Of course . " Primo's fingers dug into my arm as he steered me toward the exit . " We were just leaving . " Yesha followed close behind , her heels clicking against the marble floor . As we walked , Primo leaned close to my ear . " You have no idea what you've just started . " His breath was hot against my skin . " By tomorrow morning , you'll regret ever speaking my name in public . " I kept my face neutral , but something made me glance back over my shoulder . Adrian stood where we'd left him , one eyebrow raised in silent question . I gave 80 % 19:01 1/6 Chapter 6 him a slight nod . We pushed through the heavy doors into the cool night air . The parking lot stretched before us , half - empty at this hour . Behind me , I heard the doors open again . Adrian's measured footsteps followed our group at a discreet distance . Primo's grip tightened as we walked . " I built everything we have . You think you can just throw it all away ? " I could feel Adrian's presence behind us like a shield . Primo might not know who he was , but I had a feeling I'd just gained a powerful ally . Primo yanked me to a stop between two parked cars . " What the hell was that in there ? You're making a scene , embarrassing me in front of everyone . " " You're pathetic , " Yesha chimed in . " Running around like some scorned woman . At least have some class about it . " I jerked my arm free from Primo's grip . Chapter 6 " Class ? That's rich coming from you two . You're both full of shit . Standing there acting like I'm the problem when you've been sneaking around behind my back . " " Watch your mouth , " Primo snarled . " This tantrum of yours ends now . You're going to marry me , we'll complete the merger , and in a year I'll divorce you with enough money to keep you comfortable . Simple as that . " I laughed in his face . " Keep your blood money . My family has enough wealth to last generations . I don't need a single cent from you . " " You ungrateful little- " Yesha started . " Ungrateful ? For what ? Finding out my fiancé is screwing someone else ? Or should I be grateful that you both thought I was stupid enough not to notice ? " " This isn't about her , " Primo cut in . " This is business . Our families need this merger . " " Then marry her instead . I'm sure your 80 % 19:01 3/6 Chapter 6 father would love having a gold - digging whore for a daughter - in - law . " Yesha's face turned red . " How dare you- " " How dare I ? How dare YOU ! Both of you standing there acting self - righteous when you're nothing but lying hypocrites . " " You're making a mistake , " Primo growled . " You have no idea what you're throwing away . " " The only mistake I made was ever trusting you . You can take your merger and your money and shove it up your ass . " The crack of Primo's hand across my face echoed through the parking lot . Pain bloomed across my cheek , and I tasted copper where my teeth had cut the inside of my mouth . Yesha's lips curled into a satisfied smirk . " Not so mouthy now , are you ? " A shadow detached itself from between the cars . Adrian's fist connected with Primo's 80 % 19:01 4/6 Chapter 6 jaw in a brutal arc . Blood sprayed from Primo's split lip as he stumbled backward into his Mercedes .. " You son of a bitch ! " Primo wiped his mouth with the back of his hand , smearing crimson across his chin . " Who the hell do you think you are ? " Adrian stood between us , his shoulders relaxed but his stance ready . The elegant art dealer was gone - this was someone else entirely . Someone dangerous . " I asked you a question . " Primo's voice dropped to a deadly whisper . " Who . Are . You ? " I stepped forward , my fingers finding Adrian's arm . The solid warmth of his muscle beneath his jacket steadied me . My cheek throbbed , but I lifted my chin and met Primo's rage - filled eyes . "He's the man I'm going to marry ." Primo's face went slack with shock.Yesha's smug expression shattered . 80 % 19:01 5/6 " What did you just say ? " Primo's hands clenched into fists . " You heard me . " I pressed closer to Adrian's side . " I'm marrying him . Not you . Never you . "