A Love Forgotten (Arianna and Elijah) novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71 

I was startled and instinctively stepped back. Teri positioned herself in front of me, her expression fierce.” What do you think you’re doing?” she demanded. 

Lucian’s face was flushed from drinking, and the smell of alcohol lingered on his breath. “Ladies, I just want to get to know you better. How about you add me on WhatsApp?” 

Teri sneered. “No way! Move aside. We’re leaving.” 

Lucian followed closely behind us, his speech slurred and lustful. “Ladies, you’ve quite the attitude. We’re just trying to be friendly here. 

“It’s a shame that two beautiful women like you are out dining and drinking alone. Why not get to know me? If you’re interested in having a drink, you can find me anytime. I’d love to take you out to thr 

By the time Teri and I reached the sidewalk, Lucian was still bothering us. 

Teri’s irritation was evident. “You’re really starting to get on my nerves now! No means no. If you’ve had too much to drink, you should just go home.” 

I noticed Lucian expression darken, so I quickly stepped in front of Teri. Forcing a smile, I said, “We’re leaving now. Maybe we can catch up another time. We’ll invite you for a meal and drinks next time.” 

Lucian seemed pleased with my response. He laughed and said, “There’s no need for you to treat us. Come on! Let’s just get to know each other.” 

As he reached out to grab my hand, I let out a startled scream. 

Teri was shaken and quickly pulled me back. “What are you doing? It’s broad daylight–what on earth are you thinking?” 

Lucian looked genuinely offended. “You ungrateful women! I’m just trying to buy you a drink, and this is how you respond?” 

With a wave of his hand, a group of burly men from his table started to approach us. 

Teri and I finally realized the danger we were in. Holding up her phone, Teri threatened, “Back off! If you don’t, I’ll call the police.” 

Lucian laughed mockingly. “Go ahead! I have plenty of connections in the police department.” His companions joined in with mocking jeers. 

Just as we were being backed into a corner, a black Ferrari suddenly sped toward them. 

“Holy crap! Is he trying to kill us?” 

“Who the hell drives like that?” 

The sound of screeching tires cut through the air. Amid a barrage of curses, the Ferrari came to a sudden stop right in front of Lucian. 

The door s 

swung open, and an imposing figure stepped out. Leaning casually against the front of the car, he surveyed the group of burly men. 

“What’s going on here? Who’s the idiot trying to mess with my friends?” 

The group of burly men didn’t recognize him, but they could tell from the car and his demeanor that he was not someone to be trifled with. However, there was always someone unwilling to back down. 

Lucian, who had been insistent about adding my WhatsApp earlier, shouted angrily, “Who are you? Are 

you trying to ruin my fun?” 

He cursed and prepared to charge forward, but the man simply chuckled. In one swift motion, he kicked an empt 

beer bottle into the air, caught it, and brought it crashing down onto Lucian’s head. Lucian collapsed to the ground instantly.