ROYCE

My spirit jumped out of my body when I saw Nelly in the lobby surrounded by Roxie and the other girls. Thank God it didn't take long for me to finish fixing problems in the company, and I was able to grab Nelly out of those bitches.

"Baby, what did they do to you? I was so worried seeing you surrounded by those girls," I asked when we were inside my car.

"Nothing, just insults, threats, everything they're good at."

I wrapped my arms around Nelly, stroking her back to make her feel secure and loved. She did the same and rested her head on my chest.

"Don't believe...