Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter Sixty Seven Third Person POV Amber took a deep breath, her heart pounding in her chest as she tried to steel herself against the nerves creeping up in her. Tonight was no ordinary night, and even though she had told herself many times that she wasn't going to be nervous, she still couldn’t help how she felt.

They were attending the extravagant birthday party of Louis Vidal, the famous French fashion designe known for his stunning creations and lavish lifestyle. It was an elite affair, filled with celebrities from all walks of life, ranging from artists to businessmen, models, and other designers as well.

According to Richard, It was less of a birthday party, and more of a gathering to either show off, your wealth and success or build your social network.

As they arrived at the grand hall, Amber's eyes widened in awe. The place was enormous, with luxurious decorations adoming every corner, and a sea of elegantly dressed individuals mingling and sipping champagne.

Richard noticed Amber's nervousness and gently took her hands in his, giving them a reassuring squeeze to remind her that he was by her side.

Amber turned to look at him, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. Despite being nervous about her first public appearance with him, she knew nothing could go wrong as long as he was with her With his hands holding on to her wrist, they walked into the hall, Amber's steps guided by a mixture of excitement and nervousness, while Richard wanted nothing more than to be anywhere else but her As they crossed the threshold, Amber's breath caught in her throat. The sheer number of people was staggering, making her almost gasp. She had expected the party to be crowded, but she hadn't anticipated the magnitude of the gathering. Famous faces filled the room, srecognizable from their appearances on TV, others unknown to her.

Richard noticed the surprise etched on her features and leaned down slightly, his voice barely audible over the hum of conversation. “Get ready to smile until your lips turn dry” he teased. “It's going to be an eventful night, Amore. Don’t say | didn’t warn you.” Amber rolled her eyes at his tic statement, a hint of amusement breaking through her nerves. “Richard, it can’t be that bad,” she replied. “You don’t have to make it sound like we're going to have a conversation with every single person in here.

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u 35%%2 Chapter Sixty Seven 5 Stars Richard chuckled, instinctively taking her hand in his again and intertwining his fingers with hers as he led her further into the hall. “Maybe not every single person,” he admitted. “But you'd be surprised how many people are excited to meet you, and those that'll pretend to like me, when they car t stand me. But don’t worry, I'll be by your side the entire time, and you'll soon see for yourself what I'm talking about” As they took a few steps forward, their progress through the crowd was momentarily halted by an enthusiastic voice calling out Richard’s name. Immediately, Richard let out an exasperated sigh and muttered a series of cuss words under his breath, knowing that the inevitable whirlwind of social interactions had begun.

“And so it begins,” Amber overheard him say under his breath.

She couldn't help but chuckle at his resigned tone. “Well, Romero, get ready to smile until your lips tum pale,” she quipped.

Amber and Richard turned around in synchrony, their curiosity piqued as they sought to identify the person who had called Richard's name. To Richard's surprise, the familiar face of his best friend, Killian Dane, emerged from the crowd. A wide grin crossed Killian’s face as he approached them, his arms outstretched for a hug.

“Richard, you sneaky bastard!” Killian exclaimed, pulling Richard into a tight hug. “I can’t believe you didn’t tellyou were coming. It’s good to see you, man!” Richard, accustomed to Killian’s boisterous greetings, chuckled and playfully pushed him away. “Get off me, you nutcase,” he teased. “I didn’t know you'd be here either. What are you doing at Vidal's party?” Killian scoffed, rolling his eyes tically. “What else would | be doing at an event like this?” he retorted. “But enough about me, look who we have here.” Killian turned his attention to Amber, a warm smile spreading across his face. “Amber, it’s a pleasure to meet you again. You look absolutely stunning tonight” Amber recognized Killian as Richard's best man from their wedding, and she returned his smile. “Thank you, Killian,” she replied graciously. “It's wonderful to see you too. How have you been?” Killian shrugged casually. “Oh, you know, causing trouble as always,” he quipped. “So, how's it been, being married to my stu pid friend here? Has he been too much to handle?” 1417 Sat, 2 Mar DG.

Chapter Sixty Seven Richard playfully smacked Killian on the arm, a playful glint in his eyes. “Watch it, you,” he wamed.

935%A 5 Stars Amber laughed, finding herself at ease in Killian’s presence. “Oh, it’s not too bad,” she assured him. “He has his moments, but he’s alright.” Richard then turned his attention back to Killian, his curiosity getting the better of him. “Alright, enough small talk,” he said. “What on earth are you doing at Vidal's party? | know you would never willingly cto an event like this. Did something happen?” Killian let out a frustrated sigh and ran a hand through his hair. “Well, my dear friend,” he began. “My mother couldn’t blackmail any of my older brothers into being her partner for the night, so guess who got bullied into coming? Yours truly.” Richard burst into laughter, eaming a death glare from Killian. “That serves you right,” he chuckled.

Killian’s expression shifted, his cheeky demeanor momentarily replaced by a more serious one. He glanced at Amber before tuming to Richard and nodding. “You know what, | actually wanted to talk to you about something in private, so I'll need like five minutes of your time. Mind if | steal him away for a moment?” he asked Amber.

Amber raised an eyebrow playfully and crossed her arms. “Well, of course you can, but five minutes means five minutes. Killian. Don’t keep him away for any longer,” she teased.

Killian laughed, giving her a mock salute. “I promise, Amber, five minutes and no more,” he assured her. Turning to Richard, he gestured for him to follow. “Con, let's find a quiet spot” Richard glanced at Amber and smirked. “I'll be back before you know it,” he promised, and much to Amber's shock, he'd suddenly place a quick peck on her cheek before he and Killian walked away.

She would try not to show that she was surprised, reminding herself that she was his wife, and she shouldn't find anything strange about it.

As Amber waited for Richard to return, her nerves seemed to unravel with each passing moment. To distract herself, she reached out and picked up a glass of champagne from a server's tray, taking a small sip to calm her racing heart.

As her gaze wandered across the hall, Amber took in the sight of other guests mingling and enjoying themselves, and while she was admiring the grandeur of the event a familiar voice calling her n 14:17 Sat, 2 Mar DG.

35%A Chapter Sixty Seven Amber froze, the sound of that voice stirring up a mix of anger and disgust in her. She turned her head slowly, already aware of the person who had called out to her. And as her eyes met his, her distaste deepened.

As she expected, Kayden Black strutted toward her with a smug expression plastered across his face. His very presence sent chills down Amber's spine, making her wish she could just slap him with her glass.

Suppressing her emotions, Amber straightened her posture and prepared herself to face him. She refused to let his presence ruin her evening, so she met his gaze with a calm facade..

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Mexico Vacation | Search Ads LEARN MORE “Amber,” Kayden greeted. “I must say, | wasn’t expecting to see you here. How fortunate for me.” Amber forced a polite smile, her composure unwavering. “And unfortunate for me,” she replied. “Just walk away, Mr. Black.” Kayden smirked, seemingly relishing in their encounter. “Oh, | wouldn't act so rudely if | were you, Amber,” he remarked, his condescension palpable. “We already have a lot of cameras in our direction.” He pointed out, and it wasn’t until Amber looked around her that she realized that true to his word, there were already cameras fixated on her to catch any mistakes she might make.

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