Chapter 26

Nikita stood frozen, choking on a rage she couldn't release.

"Latisha, come here," Clifford said suddenly.

Nikita whipped her head around and glared at Latisha. "Don't you dare go to him."

Latisha stood trapped between them, lost and helpless. Seeing the ice in Clifford's eyes, she slowly started to move toward him.

But Nikita grabbed her arm, stopping her. "It's already come to this. Why would you go back to him? Make him choose, right here, in front of everyone. Either he divorces you, or he breaks it off with that woman. Have some damn self-respect!"

Latisha bit her lip and looked at Clifford. His face was a stoic mask, but his eyes were locked on her, demanding obedience.

Killian's patience finally snapped. "Nikita, can you just stop it?" he hissed. "This is their business. What does it have to do with you?"