Chapter 289

Chapter 289ElsaBruce cleared his throat beside me, his expression darkening like a gathering storm. “I was handling it just fine, he muttered, loud enough for both of us to hear. “You didn’t need to play hero, Allen.”I turned to Bruce, suddenly irritated by his possessiveness. My jaw clenched as I felt heat rising to my cheeks. “I’m here as your damn guest, Bruce. When I get insulted and nearly exposed in public, doesn’t that reflect poorly on you too?” My fingers gripped the lapels of Allen’s jacket tighter, pulling it closer around me like armor.His eyebrows shot up, clearly surprised by my logic. I could almost see the wheels turning in his head as he processed my words. Finally, he nodded, seemingly placated by the idea that my humiliation would have been his embarrassment too.“You’re right,” he conceded, his tone softening. “I should have acted faster.”Allen’s eyes flick