Delete, Block, Move On: Your Little Crybaby Upgraded to Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102

Tristan stood motionless, head down. His hand slowly rose []

“Dont

you

dare!” Adeline blurted, lunging to grab him []

If he hit Zarek, gossip would spread like wildfire that the CEO of Dominex got punched because of her. She’d never live it down]

Tristan’s hand froze mid–air []

He turned to look at her, his eyes brimming with theatrical hurt So now you only care about protecting him? You heartless woman[]

Adeline mentally rolled her eyes: Seriously? We literally got divorced YESTERDAY. Did you already forget? Do you have actual memory issues?]

Tristan’s lips curled into a bitter smile.]

Adeline forced a fake smile in return: Playing the victim much?

Their silent exchange continued Him wounded hero. Her completely over it []

Tristan turned back around and, as everyone braced for violence, simply placed his hand on the table, spun the lazy Susan, and grabbed a bottle of wine and a glass.[]

Zarek’s eyes narrowed slightly.[]

I wasn’t being sincere enough earlier, Tristan said, pouring himself a drink. Tl punish myself with three glasses.” He downed the first in one gulp.[]

Then a second. Then a third…[]

The group stared in disbelief.

They’d expected Tristan to throw a punch, but instead, he was… apologizing?]

Among Manhattan’s business elite, Tristan was notorious for his pride.[]

If business interests weren’t at stake, he probably would have decked Zarek the moment he saw him with Adeline.[]

jayden, who had spent ten minutes talking Tristan down, thought: I told him to be professional, but this is unexpected.]

As everyone processed Tristan’s surprising humility, they gradually realized something was off.[]

He’d promised three drinks, but he was now knocking back lus seventh.

“That’s enough, man” “You’re way past three, Tristan.” “Someone take that bottle away![]

Everyone chimed in at once []

Anyone brave enough to reach for his glass was either pushed away or withered under his glare.[]

This wasn’t an apology–it was an excuse to drink himself stupid. A silent middle finger to Zarek for stealing his wife.[]

Zarek let out a cool laugh “Someone get this man an Emmy.

Tristan ignored him and kept drinking [

After emptying the bottle, he finally spoke. “Satisfied with my apology? Or should I get on my knees next?“]

Zarek scoffed. The martyr act is getting old

Tristan suddenly swayed dramatically []

Be tipped backward, falling toward Adeline

She quickly stood to catch him–otherwise given his build, she’d have been flattened.[]

Tristan smoothly used the moment un to wrap lumself around her []

“Back off!” Adeline snapped, glaring daggers a hum

If he wanted to make an ass of himself fire but she wasnt going down with fund

Tristan’s face contorted in apparral agony as he wrapped an arm around her waist and dropped his head un her shoulder. “My stomach

Adeline wanted to knee him where it hurt!!

She yanked at the arm arcling her want you’re sick, call a doctor I’m not WebMD–hugging me wont cure you! Let Go.

Tratan suddenly developed selective hearing He grusted parfully-[)

One right as husband and wife should count for something, be thought. How could she be so cold?7||

The room fell to awkward surce. Was tas atually happening? His performater was austhing che]

Frost Sected in emanate from Zarek’s face)

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out a word, he stood and stepped forward grabbing Tristan’s arm from the side and forcefully pulling from Adeluse’s want “I’ve got you 1)

“Get your hands off me!” Tristan snapped jerking away from Zarek’s grip!]

The mammed Tristan released her, Adeline bolted for the door, completely undifferent to appearances as she fed Dee cost!

When he tried to follow her, Zarck blocked his path[

Seeing Tritan’s rage about to explode amputed by alcohol Jayden quickly jumped in to “sappear” tun||

put on his serious business face. “Mr. Kelce is clearly too intoxicated for us to continue Jayden, why don’t you get him some air?]

She’d fled because her presence was clearly making everything worse.[]

With her gone, Tristan might lose his target and actually calm down.

She just hoped Zarek wouldn’t get caught in that lunatic’s crosshairs…]]

After waiting a moment, she left the restroom and cautiously peeked around the corner.]

Just then, she spotted Tristan and Jayden with their entourage heading her way. She quickly ducked back into the restroom

The hallway echoed with approaching footsteps.]]

Suddenly, a phone rang, followed by Jayden’s urgent voice. Within seconds, another phone rang, and this time it was Tristan speaking…]

Their voices overlapped in a chaotic jumble, the tone suggesting some sudden, major emergency had erupted.]

Adeline couldn’t make out exactly what they were saying.

After making sure they had left, she returned to the private room

The dinner was wrapping up.]

As they stood to leave, Leif Hara offered multiple apologies before adding, “The Reverie Resort’s phase one Inspection is next Wednesday. My father and I are quite interested in this project. If your schedule allows, perhaps you could join us7“]

Zarek replied coolly, Im aware Ive already made arrangements.]

Leif patted his chest with apparent relief. “Excellent. We’ll see you there.”

Zarek politely said goodbye before leaving with Adeline and Rex.]

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Steven remained behind, still in conversation with Leif.[]

Outside, Zarek removed his jacket and handed it to Rex. “Trash this.

Rex nodded, “…Sure thing

Adeline thought Germaphobe much?

The three of them left the restaurant and took a car back to the office.[]

Sifting in the back seat, Adeline couldn’t help wondering about what she’d overheard in the hallway []

What kind of emergency had happened with Tristan and Jayden?]