Chapter 254
Denver’s body tensed. “Why should I?”
“Because…”
The look in Eric’s eyes grew intense—a signal only another man could truly understand. It was the clear look of a predator, issuing a territorial warning to a rival stepping into his domain. With deliberate clarity, Eric said, “She belongs with me.”
Denver stood frozen, disbelief etching his face. “But you’re divorced from her.”
That fact was irrefutable.
Denver knew the specifics from being around his friends—Eric had been orchestrating this divorce for four years. The plan had always been that once Hadley returned, the paperwork would be finalized.
Unperturbed, Eric quirked an eyebrow. “That was the past. We’ve moved past that. We’re together again.”
Together again?
That didn’t make sense.
Looking puzzled, Denver replied, “But Nyla told me to go after her just a few days ago.”
Eric’s laughter cut sharply through the air.
“That was before. We made up just recently.”
That decision was his, at least. As far as he was concerned, Hadley would eventually see things his way.
Opening his mouth to respond, Denver found himself speechless.
“Got more questions?”
Eric’s tone was casual, almost like an elder brother offering life advice, but the hostility in his eyes was unmistakable.
“Go on, ask. I have time,” Eric added.
Denver fell silent.
𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼ⅽ𝗼𝗺
What more was there to say?
“Oh, right.” Eric seemed to recall something suddenly. “You asked earlier how I knew she wouldn’t be here tonight, didn’t you?”
A slow, amused smile spread across his lips. “It’s not only for tonight—she’s not coming back ever again.”
With those words, Eric turned around and left.
Stunned, Denver remained where he stood.
It all made sense now.
Hadley no longer needed to struggle so hard. She was with Eric again. The most bitter part for Denver? He could have offered her the same ease.
Yet, he was just a moment too late.
Back at the table, Eric maintained his composure, while Denver sank into silence.
He was always quiet, so Marshall and Barrie didn’t notice the change. After some time, Eric glanced at his watch. “I need to handle something. I’m going to leave now.”
“So early?”
“Yes, I’m expected elsewhere.” Standing, Eric prepared to leave.
Marshall chuckled. “Are we talking about Linda?”