Chapter 462
Laura casually draped an arm over Cassie's shoulder, a gesture of camaraderie and shared excitement. Cassie, though silent, welcomed the distraction. The timing was impeccable; she was in desperate need of an escape. The prospect of dancing the night away in a lively bar was a tantalizing idea.
As the clock struck nine, the pair sauntered into the bar, their steps in sync. It had been a considerable amount of time since Cassie had experienced such an atmosphere, a nostalgic reminder of her carefree days before matrimony.
However, their night had barely begun when they were accosted by a brash young man sporting a garish shirt. His swagger was unmistakable, and his approach was anything but subtle. "Laura, what a coincidence. Didn’t expect to run into you here," he drawled, a smug grin plastered on his face as he reached out to touch Laura.
Laura's face hardened instantly, her hand swiftly batting his away. “Nathan Zenith, I’ve made it clear that I’m not interested. Keep your hands to yourself.”
Cassie was taken aback; this was Nathan Zenith, the infamous brother of Megan Ray. His audacity was astounding, and his words were laced with arrogance. “Don’t be like that. Once you get a taste of what I can do, you might just get hooked,” he smirked, making another unwelcome advance. “It’s an honor to be with me, Zenith's women.”
Cassie was quick to intervene, pulling Laura behind her protectively. “Nathan Zenith, back off, or I’m calling your sister – or the cops,” she warned.
Nathan's gaze lingered on Cassie, his eyes narrowing in scrutiny. “What are you, an ugly duckling?” he sneered, before bursting into laughter. “Oh, you must be Joseph’s wife. No wonder you’re so bold.”
Cassie's frown deepened at his mockery, and Laura peeked out from behind her, her voice steady. “Yeah, Cassie’s Joseph’s wife, and I’m her best friend. Mess with her, and you mess with Joseph.”
Nathan's laughter echoed through the bar, his amusement evident. “If Joseph was here, maybe I’d be scared, but it's just his wife. Honestly, even if I took his wife for a ride tonight, what’s he gonna do? Throw a few punches my way? Believe it or not.”
Cassie's disdain for Nathan's arrogance was palpable, but she couldn't deny the uncomfortable truth in his words. He was Megan Ray's elder brother, and it seemed that nothing, not even the most outrageous act, could provoke Joseph to retaliate.
Nathan's gaze roved over Cassie unabashedly. "Jeez, you're plain as day. Not even half as pretty as my sister. If it weren't for your dumb luck, what on Earth makes you think you'd be good enough to marry Joseph?"
Laura Miller had had enough. Her hand slammed down on the table, her anger boiling over. "Who do you think your sister is, exactly? With a brother like you, I bet she's nothing but trouble."
Nathan Zenith's face twisted into a snarl, his hand reaching out towards Laura. But before he could make contact, a graceful hand clamped around his wrist.
Nathan turned his head to see who dared to intervene, only to stiffen at the sight of Nina's icy, stunning visage. "I thought I told you to stop bothering Miss Miller," Nina said, her voice as cold as her gaze.
Nathan's eyes flickered with fear, but it was quickly replaced by defiance. "Nina, mind your own business. You don't get a say in my matters."
Nina's grip tightened, her voice steady. "If I didn't keep an eye on you, with all the trouble you stir up, think of the disgrace you've brought on our Zenith family over the years."
Nathan's face contorted in pain, but he was unable to break free from Nina's hold. "Let go of me, Nina! You have no right to lecture me. The Zenith family is nearly at a dead end because of Joseph, and it's all your fault. What right do you have to speak to me?"
Nina's brows furrowed deeply at his words, her silence a stark contrast to Nathan's outburst.
Seeing this, Nathan sneered triumphantly. "I'd advise you to hand over the Zenith Group quickly if you want Joseph to spare you. Do you really want to drag them down with you?"
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