Aria

“What do you mean by this?” I asked, clenching my teeth together. “Are you trying to humiliate me in front of this lowlife, Jace?”

My voice was loud and sharp. I wanted everyone in this building to know who I was. Jace’s girlfriend. Not some random woman who could be thrown out.

“What are you still waiting for?” Jace screamed at Mina. His face was red with anger. “Take her out. Now!”

Mina reached for my arm. Her fingers wrapped around my wrist, and she tried to drag me toward the door.

No. No, I wouldn’t let this happen.

I knew that if I were forced to leave like...