Chapter 137
Chapter 137:
They had barely exchanged words in the past, but Kristine had always been wary of him. Devin’s reputation as a serial flirt was well known — he cycled through romantic partners with dizzying speed, and even though he compensated every ex generously, his habit of treating love like a passing amusement was exactly what Kristine despised.
“Devin, are you here to block my way?” Kristine steadied herself, her voice gentle but deliberate.
Devin’s smile deepened, that air of easy charm never leaving him. “That’s right p>
“And if I insist on going p>
“Then I’m afraid you leave us no choice but to do this the hard way p>
In an instant, a group of bodyguards materialized behind him. On cue, Asher’s men stepped forward and closed ranks protectively around Kristine. Both sides braced for confrontation.
Just then, the quiet hum of a wheelchair cut through the tension, followed by a calm voice. “Mr. Harrison p>
Asher appeared, rolling forward with composed ease.
Devin turned, meeting Asher’s steady gaze and smooth smile. “Colton mentioned you were planning to take Kristine away. I didn’t believe it until now p>
F𝗶𝗇d ոo𝘷𝘦𝗹 𝗣𝘋𝗙s 𝗼𝗇 g𝘢𝘭ո𝘰𝘃e𝗹𝘴.со𝗆
After offering Kristine a reassuring look, Asher addressed Devin directly. “Kristine no longer has feelings for Colton. Letting her go is the best outcome for everyone involved. As Colton’s friend, you know what the right decision is p>
Devin’s cheerful expression faltered for just a heartbeat. He wasn’t eager to keep Kristine here, but his loyalty to Colton ran deep, and he had already given his word. “Whatever is going on between them is their concern. Asher, you have no right to get involved p>
“If that’s how it is.” Asher tilted his head slightly, a glint of resolve appearing in his eyes.
Without another word, Tripp sprang forward and landed a sharp blow to Devin’s jaw. That single move was all it took — the bodyguards on both sides surged forward, and the hallway erupted into chaos.
In the thick of the scuffle, Kristine was shielded by a ring of bodyguards and pushed steadily toward Asher.
Asher caught her hand and spoke quietly. “Go. Get in the car now p>
With a quick nod, Kristine slipped away, guided step by step through the melee, flanked by Asher’s men.
But Devin hadn’t come unprepared. His forces were numerous and matched Asher’s in skill. In no time, Asher’s side began losing ground.
Tripp leaned close as he pushed the wheelchair. “Mr. Edwards, they’re not just from the Yates family. Some work for the Harrison family p>
There was no forgetting whose turf they were on. This was Colton’s city — Gridron. Now Devin was throwing his weight behind Colton as well, and they were up against overwhelming odds. Asher’s group could not hold out much longer.
There was a deeper message woven into Tripp’s warning. Pushing ahead with Kristine’s escape would anger not just Colton, but Devin as well. Backing down might be the smarter move. After all, was it really worth provoking two of Gridron’s most powerful families over one woman?
Asher caught the unspoken meaning immediately.
His grip tightened on the armrest.