Sebastian Austin moved fast. Before Emily could react, he flung her to the floor.
Her knees slammed hard against the ground, sending a sharp, searing pain through her whole body. Gasping, Emily clutched the floor and cried out.
Around them, the women shrieked and scattered, fear etched across their faces as they eyed the men warily.
Sebastian’s curse rang out above her head. “Tonight, I swear I’m going to end you!”
Emily swung her arm, lashing out with all her strength. “Get away from me!”
Sebastian spat at her feet and stepped back, dodging her swing.
Emily scrambled upright, snatched up a wine bottle, and retreated to a corner, eyes fixed on Sebastian’s every move.
All the while, Andrew Lane sat quietly, unmoved, as if none of this concerned him.
Humiliation burned in Emily’s chest. A moment ago, she’d actually hoped Andrew would step in, that he’d see right from wrong. She’d been so, so wrong.
Sebastian wiped his mouth and sneered, “What’s the matter, Emily? Getting scared now? Didn’t see you shaking when you hit me just now.”
He advanced toward her, eyes gleaming with malice.
“That’s enough,” Andrew said, his voice low and commanding.
Sebastian’s tone dropped, tense. “Mr. Lane, she came at me with a bottle!”
Andrew looked up, his dark eyes cold and razor-sharp. Meeting that gaze, Sebastian faltered. Whatever he’d been about to say died in his throat.
Still clutching the bottle, Emily wavered, uncertain and on edge.
Andrew calmly lined up a set of shot glasses in front of him, methodically, one by one. “Come here,” he said, his voice even.
Emily tightened her grip on the bottle. “What for?”


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