From Neglected Wife to CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 192

Honestly, at an event this exclusive, there shouldn’t be any random outsiders sneaking in—especially not some wasted creep.

I barely made it two steps before someone blocked my way. I pulled out my phone, about to text Ryan for backup.

But before I could even type, the drunk lunged at me and knocked my phone right out of my hand. He reeked of booze and staggered closer, mumbling disgusting stuff under his breath.

“Move. If you don’t back off right now, I’m calling security,” I warned, my voice sharp. My eyes darted around, desperate to find something I could use to defend myself.

He just smirked, eyes roaming over me in a way that made my skin crawl. “Damn, look at you. That tiny waist—come on, let me get a feel.”

He reached out for my waist, but I slapped his hand away without thinking. His face twisted with anger. “You little bitch, you think you can touch me? You got a death wish?”

He lunged again, this time grabbing for my hair.

“Let her go, you piece of shit!”

A voice boomed from behind us. Suddenly, a thin figure appeared at my side and yanked me away. Without hesitation, he swung and punched the drunk square in the jaw.

People in the hall heard the noise and started turning to look.

The drunk clearly wasn’t up for a fight. He scrambled up, tossed out a threat, and took off, practically tripping over himself as he ran.

“Avery, are you okay? I’m so sorry I got here so late,” Remy said, breathless. He stood in front of me in his usual black suit, looking even skinnier than usual. His right hand was clenched so tightly that blood dripped between his fingers.

He was shaking, his face as white as a sheet. His dark eyes kept blinking, like he was trying hard not to pass out.

It was him—again.

Twice in one day, he’d shown up to save me. Twice now, I owed him.

The guilt made me uncomfortable. I kept my voice low. “I’m fine. Thank you. But your hand’s bleeding. You need to get that taken care of.”

A staff member hurried over with a first aid kit and told us there were some private lounges down the hall where we could go.

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