The Heiress With Seven Secret Identies (Stella Shaw) novel Chapter 411

"Jaron."

Tiffany placed a hand over his, her eyes clouding with concern. "Slow down. You'll make yourself sick."

"You're right," Jaron muttered. He turned to Amelia, making no effort to hide his worry. "That's enough. Stop drinking."

"Amelia, really, put the glass down," Tiffany added. "If you're looking for a relationship, I'd be happy to set you up with someone. Would you like that?"

Jaron's eyes narrowed, his face clouding over. "Mind your own business," he snapped.

The sharp rebuff sent a wave of panic through Tiffany. Her eyes welled up instantly, and a tear traced its way down her cheek. "I was just trying to help," she whimpered. "I want her to move on from that guy."

Guilt washed over Jaron immediately. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay," Tiffany whispered.

He reached out to brush away her tears. "Don't take it to heart. I didn't mean to snap at you."

"I knew it," she murmured, leaning into him. "I knew you couldn't stay mad at me."

As she tucked herself against his chest, Jaron's gaze drifted restlessly around the room.

"You guys keep going," Amelia said abruptly, standing up. "I'm going to the restroom."

She hurried out, and Nicole was right on her heels. "I'll go check on her."

"What's the rush?" Jaron called after them, sounding irritated. "There's a bathroom right here in the suite." He turned to Jasper, his frustration boiling over. "Jasper, who is this guy Amelia likes?"

"Why do you want to know?" Jasper asked.

"Because Amelia is incredible. Any guy would be lucky to have her. Who does this prick think he is, rejecting her? Does he have a death wish?" Jaron punctuated the thought by draining half a glass of wine.

"What are you going to do? Go over there and punch him?"

"Don't tell me you don't want to," Jaron shot back. "Amelia is heartbroken. Whoever did this obviously doesn't realize she has a 'crazy, protective' best friend to answer to."

Jasper studied him closely.

Was Jaron's intensity just old friendship, or did he actually have feelings for Amelia?

But then he saw Tiffany resting her head on Jaron's shoulder and dismissed the thought.

"Look," Jaron continued, "if you're worried about upsetting Nicole, just give me the name. I'll handle it myself."

"Don't do anything reckless, Jaron," Jasper warned. "If you go beat the guy up, it might just make Amelia more miserable. After all, she loves him."

Jaron let out a sound of pure agitation.

"Seriously, take it easy," Jasper added. "You don't want to risk it. Amelia clearly cares about him. You two have been friends for years; I'd hate to see you throw that away over something like this."

In Jaron's arms, Tiffany was spiraling into a silent, jealous rage.

You told me it was love at first sight, Jaron. Do you even realize Amelia is buried in your heart?

"Jasper, talk to me," Jaron groaned. "What can I do to make her feel better?"

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