Chapter 164

"What the hell is going on?" No one answered Alicia. She stormed over to the man, stepping protectively before him as she glared at me. "Elise, I get that you have a problem with me, but what gives you the right to boss my friend around?" Before she could finish, I shoved her aside and stepped forward, fury burning through my chest. I stared straight at the man in front of me. "Michael! Don't make me repeat it! Get the hell out!" "You know him?" Jonathan pulled me back, brows drawn low, voice tight. "What's going on?" I yanked my arm from his grip and glared at Michael Yates. "Should I spell it out in front of everyone, or do you want to tell them yourself?" Michael looked rattled. His eyes darted away from mine. "I…" Alicia glanced between us, clearly irritated. "What exactly happened between you two? Say something! Michael, do you know her or not?" "I know her…" He shot me a brief, guilty look, but in the next breath, he straightened up and forced his voice steady. "Ms. S