Chapter 85

That "our family" line almost made Lucian cough up blood from anger. Our family? Fiancée and fiancé? Oh, what a cute little detail. ‘You really think I'm that easy to get rid of, huh?' He fought the urge to snatch Ariella straight out of Forrest's hands, just shooting them a cold look full of sarcasm before spinning around to leave. He didn't make a move just yet, partly because he was outnumbered here-he could handle a one-on-one, sure, but taking Ariella by force was way riskier. And partly because they'd made it loud and clear-they were "engaged." If he tried to drag her away now, Vickers would have the whole city buzzing in no time. For Lucian, Ariella was just someone who kept his bed warm. It wasn't worth getting labeled the guy who steals another man's fiancée. Let her feel smug for a bit. He had time. Taking her back was just a matter of planning. He barely took a few steps when Forrest spoke again. "Hold on." Lucian stopped. Looked over his shoulder. What now? "Starting today,