"Hon, it's just a business trip, okay? Don’t overthink too much." Damien said, pressing a soft kiss on your lips before heading out.

You knew he wouldn’t cheat. You trust him but not the women around him.... Jessica, his secretary. Gorgeous, sharp, and dangerously obsessed with your man. You’ve seen the way she looks at him.

Three days later, needing a breather, you met up with a friend at a cozy café. Just to clear your mind.

But as you arrived, you noticed someone already sitting with your friend, It's Theo her brother.

You ordered your drinks and sat down.

"You know, Theo teaches me self-defense all the time," your friend casually mentioned. "Maybe he could show you a thing or two? A girl can never be too safe."

Theo chuckled lightly. "Yeah, if you ever wanna learn—"

But a voice suddenly cuts through the air like a blade.

"She won’t need it."

You froze. It's Damien. You hadn’t expected to see him, he was supposed to be gone for a full week.

"U-uhm… who are you?" Theo asked, his tone cold, a bit too proud.

Damien’s gaze flicked to you, then landed sharply on Theo. "Her boyfriend."

The air thickened instantly. The tension between them was palpable.