Her Wedding, My Husband novel Chapter 6

The moment Nathan's eyes met mine, the color drained from his face.

He stood frozen like a Wall Street trader watching the market crash.

His expression morphed into pure terror.

Before Nathan could speak, Victoria's voice cut through, dripping with contempt.

"Ashley, who do you think you are? Using my fiancé's first name so casually?"

The crowd of former classmates joined in, their voices rising with self-righteousness.

"Exactly! Don't think Mr. Bradley will save you. Without Victoria, you're nothing to him!"

"Right! You're just a nobody! You think you're worthy of even breathing the same air as Mr. Bradley?"

"Seriously, you think being Victoria's old classmate gives you special privileges? Know your place!"

As the insults flew, an eerie calm settled over me.

But Nathan's expression grew darker by the second.

I couldn't help but smirk at him and asked casually, "Nathan, hear that?

"They say I'm not worthy of using your name. What's your take?"

My casual words nearly knocked Nathan off his Ferragamos; he stumbled slightly, struggling to maintain composure.

Just as he opened his mouth, Victoria jumped in.

"You gold-digging whore! How dare you address my fiancé like that?!

"Clearly you need another lesson in manners!"

She lunged at me, manicured hand raised to strike.

But Nathan moved faster, catching her wrist mid-swing.

Victoria gasped, staring at him in shock.

"Baby, why are you stopping me?

"Feeling sorry for this loser?

"Or is she really your side piece?"

The Plaza's marble lobby erupted with gasps and whispers.

Everyone turned to Nathan and me, their eyes wide with speculation.

"Oh my god, is Ashley really Mr. Bradley's mistress?"

"Must be! Why else would Mr. Bradley defend her?"

"She's just a side chick. No way she compares to Victoria!"

"Obviously! Mr. Bradley's just stopping Victoria to avoid police involvement. He's protecting her."

Victoria clutched Nathan's Brioni sleeve, shaking him.

"Even if she is your mistress, you don't have to protect her! I'm your future wife!"

Her voice dripped with entitled certainty.

Nathan suddenly jerked away from her, snapping, "Get off me!"

Victoria stumbled back in her Louboutins, face frozen in shock.

The crowd stood bewildered. "What's happening?"

In front of everyone, Nathan dropped to his knees.

"I'm so sorry, darling!" he trembled.

Nathan publicly submitted to me, calling me "darling" before the entire crowd.

Our former classmates stood speechless.

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