Eight Years Lost A Love Unclaimed (Ariella)
Chapter 10

Chapter10

Three days later, I was discussing plans to take over as general manager of the Crawford branch with Austin.

Suddenly, Xavier appeared at my office, looking sharp in a suit.]

The receptionist tried to stop him, but he barged into my open office.

Xavier's eyes were red as he grabbed my arm.]

"I knew you didn't come to my exhibition because you're here flirting with another man!"

Xavier had never let me attend his exhibitions.[]

He said my presence would distract him, and he didn't want to neglect me.]

But at his first exhibition after becoming famous, I saw him holding Chloe's hand, giving media interviews.

What did he say? He said Chloe's support made him feel warm.]

Looking back, I realized that this man was just playing favorites.]

It wasn't just the exhibitions. Since we officially got together eight years ago, he had never publicly introduced me to his family or friends.

I was invisible in his life.

At first, he said he liked to keep things low-key. After becoming famous, he said he didn't want fans to replace out and cause trouble.

But with Chloe, he was always loud and proud.[]

Everyone thought Chloe was his girlfriend.[]

Snapping back to reality, I shook off Xavier's hand, staring at him in disbelief.]

"Xavier, have you lost your mind? You're causing a scene at my workplace."

Austin stood up, his tall frame shielding me.

"Who are you? This is my company. I suggest you show some respect to my employee."[]

Xavier, filled with a strange rage, swung his fist at Austin's face.[]

"Who am I? I'm Ariella's boyfriend! And who are you to get cozy with my girlfriend?"]

Xavier had the typical artist's build, pale and thin.[]

But Austin, who regularly worked out, was strong and easily caught Xavier's punch.

With a quick flick, Austin sent Xavier stumbling backward.]

Xavier struggled to get up, ready to fight again, but I couldn't stand it anymore.

"Xavier, have you had enough? If you keep this up, I'll call the police. And we're already broken up. I'm not your girlfriend anymore."[]

At that moment, security arrived and quickly escorted him out.]

I looked at Austin, full of apologies.

"I'm sorry for the trouble."]

Austin smiled.

"It's a good thing you broke up with him. A jerk like that doesn't deserve a good woman like you."

Worried Xavier might cause more trouble, Austin insisted on driving me home.