Page 28 of Tormented Billionaire Romance Series

“I just don't think it's fair.”

“Well, life ain't fair, buddy.”

I rolled my eyes. “That's such a cop-out.”

“And how is that a cop-out?”

“Because you told me you would consider my feelings. So, if you're considering how Clara would feel matched with Gabe, don't you think you should consider how she would feel matched with me? It's like you're only thinking of yourself.”

“Funny—I could say the exact same about you right now.”

“Yeah, well, this isn't just about making things easy. It's about making them comfortable.”

“As I said, Levon, this ismywedding.”

I shook my head. “Well, you're getting to be a real bride-zilla about it.”

“I don't understand why you're objecting so much to it. I thought you wanted to help? Come on, I really need my big brother right now.”

“How would you feel if you were paired with your ex at a wedding?”

“I would suck it up because that's how much I love my family.”

I groaned. “Jen, you're not hearing me.”

“Oh, I'm hearing you, loudly. I can hear that you're all warped from a past relationship that you clearly haven't gotten over.”

“You don't have proof of that.”

She gestured around the room. “It's right here, right now!”

“Stop shouting at me, God.”

“I'm not shouting. I'm beingfirm.”

“You're being shrill.”

She scoffed and rolled her eyes as she crossed her arms over her chest. She went silent for a moment, squeezing her eyes shut as her face turned a bright shade of crimson.

She looked like she was about to cry.

“Levon, please,” she whispered shakily. “This is just foroneday. It's not for eternity. You don't ever have to speak to Clara again. You can go on about your business wherever it takes you and you'll be totally fine.”

“You know why I object. This has everything to do with my past relationship with Clara. And I would be pained if it were to influence your big day in any way, shape, or form.”

“You're letting it influence my day right now.”

“I just don't get why you can't accommodate for this.”

She shook her head. “Clara can't walk with Gabe—period.”

She stood up with her arms still firmly crossed.

I stood up to match her energy. “So, you're set on this decision, then?”

“I am.”

“Fine. I hope you're happy with your day when drama breaks out.”

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