Chapter 17 You Need to Show Up Tonight In the past , Elizabeth was always the one hanging up on me .
If I ever dared to hang up first , she wouldnt call me for ages .
Our relationship would only return to normal after I couldnt take it anymore and apologized to her .
But seriously , Elizabeth , nobody actually fell apart without someone else .
I was just trying to give you an easy way out .
This time , looking at her dozen missed calls and the phone that kept ringing , I didnt hesitate to put it on silent and turn the screen off .
I was going to sleep .
She could do whatever she wanted .
After silencing my phone , I had no idea if Elizabeth called again , but my world became completely quiet .
Soon enough , I drifted off to dreamland .
Sometime later , I woke up needing to pee .
I opened my drowsy eyes and headed to the bathroom , habitually grabbing my phone to check the time .
Chapter 17 You Need to Show Up Tonight 2/7 What shocked me was that Elizabeth still hadnt given up trying to contact me .
And it was already 2:30 in the morning .
Shed called me over a hundred times with no answer .
When Elizabeth realized her calls werent getting through , she switched tactics and started texting me .
As luck would have it , I spotted her messages when I got up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night .
The first text read : [ Julian , you need to show up tonight .
Im standing alone outside this bar and Im freezing .
] The second : [ Whats your problem , Julian ? Even if were getting divorced , Im still your wife now .
How can you just leave me stranded outside a bar by myself ? ] The third : [ If you dont show up tonight , Im going home with some random guy .
I dont care where he takes me .
I look really hot tonight .
] Below this message , Elizabeth had attached a selfie .

In the photo , she was wearing the outfit Id seen in the video , her eyes glazed from drinking , and her gorgeous face flushed .
She looked like a sexy kitten in distress , the perfect target for some predator .
I couldnt tell if Elizabeth had done it intentionally , but her photos background captured several men eyeing her hungrily .
Chapter 17 You Need to Show Up Tonight Looking at this , I could hardly believe my eyes .
The ice queen 3/7 CEO of Bennett Group was actually degrading herself like this to pressure me into picking her up ? I typed back with a smirk : [ You really think these threats are going to work on me ? ] Elizabeth replied instantly : [ Why dont you want to see me ? ] Julian : [ Its pretty simple .
Youre the one who told me to stay out of your sight .
Whats wrong ? Did you go drinking with your old flame and he ditched you ? ] I smirked as I flushed the toilet and fired off another text .
Once again , Elizabeth responded immediately .
Elizabeth : [ Gideons afraid to sleep alone at home , so I sent him back .
Im by myself now .
Will you come over ? ] Julian : [ No thanks .
Dont take me for an idiot .
Someone with your status as CEO of Bennett Group could flash that title and no guy would dare make a move on you .
] After I sent that message , Elizabeth didnt reply right away .
She seemed to have fallen into a long silence .
It wasnt until Id finished in the bathroom and gotten back into bed , ready to go back to sleep , that she finally responded ..
Elizabeth : [ What will it take for you to come see me ? ] Chapter 17 You Need to Show Up Tonight Seeing her persistent messages , I was completely fed up : 4/7 [ Elizabeth , we dont have any reason to meet .
If we do , itll be at the courthouse on Monday to finalize our divorce .
] Julian : [ When we were together , it seemed like I didnt exist in your life .
Now , Id appreciate it if you stopped disrupting mine .
Got it ? ] Julian : [Thats all .
Im turning off my phone .
] After sending that final message , Id completely run out of patience with her .
I switched off my phone and crashed into sleep .

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Meanwhile , Elizabeth stood outside the bar , staring at the string of messages popping up on her screen .
Her eyes glazed over with pain as she whispered to herself , Does he really care so little about me ? How can he not even react when Im like this ? Why wont he come see me ? Elizabeth wondered , her voice barely above a whisper .
What happened between us ? Before Elizabeth realized it , a tear slipped down her cheek .
Anyone standing nearby would have felt the weight of her sadness , sensing the vibe of a beautiful woman falling apart .
Just then , the group of men who had been hovering behind her Chapter 17 You Need to Show Up Tonight 5/7 finally made their move .
They approached quickly , surrounding Elizabeth .
Hey gorgeous , going through a breakup ? one asked , leaning in too close .
These young guys nowadays dont know how to treat a woman , especially someone as stunning as you .
Its not worth crying over some jerk , another chimed in .
Yeah , looks like youve had quite a few drinks already .
Why dont we take you out for a late night snack ? Keep you company , let you vent a little .
What do you say ? As the men moved closer and got a better look at Elizabeths beauty and figure , their expressions grew even more eager .
Were not bad guys , really .
After we eat , when youre feeling better , well take you home .
We promise- Come on , this ladys drunk and cant walk by herself .
Lets be gentlemen and help her .
Watch your step now .
While talking , the men surrounding Elizabeth couldnt contain themselves anymore and started to reach for her But in the next second , Elizabeths face turned ice cold as she shoved their hands away .
Get lost ! Stop trying to play your stupid games with me .
Hes not a jerk .
Were just going through a rough patch … Chapter 17 You Need to Show Up Tonight Elizabeth pushed past them and stumbled out of the bar .
6/7 The group of men exchanged glances , still unwilling to give up on the beautiful woman who seemed within their grasp .
They eagerly followed after her .
Youre right , gorgeous , but everyone needs to blow off steam when theyre fighting , one called out .

A pretty face like yours shouldnt be all scrunched up with anger .
Youll get wrinkles , another added .
Tell you what .
Forget the late night snack .
Lets just get your home safely .
Its not right for you to walk alone this late with so many creeps around .
In seconds , they surrounded Elizabeth again .
They grabbed her arms and sandwiched her between them , forcing her forward .
Meanwhile , one of them darted ahead to the corner to hail a taxi .
If Elizabeth got into that car , theyd be in control of where she ended up .
Id be less safe with you guys than alone , Elizabeth said coldly .
Ill say this one last time .
Back off ! Elizabeth saw right through their game .
A cold smile crossed her face as she struggled to break free .
Even if Julian truly wouldnt come for her , shed never walk off with random men .
Chapter 17 You Need to Show Up Tonight One was her lawful husband .
These other men were complete strangers .
Youre drunk , sweetheart , one said with a sneer .
7/7 This time , the two men holding Elizabeth tightened their grip , making it impossible for her to escape .
Their friend had successfully flagged down a cab , and they were about to force her inside .
All of them wore greedy expressions , certain of their victory .
But Elizabeth remained calm .
Her smile turned icy as she warned , I gave you a chance .
Dont say I didnt .
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