My Husband's Affair My Anniversary Gift (Lily and David) novel Chapter 328

His dark eyes fixed on her face, deep and unreadable. For the first time, there was something unfamiliar in his gaze. Not anger. Not dominance.

Helplessness.

But Riyana didn’t notice it.

She turned slightly, ready to walk away again.

That was when everything happened too fast.

A car suddenly pulled up beside her, brakes screeching loudly. Before she could react, the door swung open and a strong arm grabbed her.

“What....."

She was dragged inside roughly.

Her ankle hit the car frame, a sharp pain shooting up her leg. Tears sprang to her eyes instantly.

“You psychopath!” she shouted, pushing at his chest. “Have you lost your mind?”

Jabco shut the door with a loud thud and leaned over her, trapping her against the seat. His face was close, his presence overwhelming.

“I’m sorry,” he said calmly. “But you didn’t leave me any options.”

His voice was steady, but his eyes burned with anger.

Riyana was shaking.

“You…” she couldn’t even finish the sentence.

She shoved him hard and adjusted herself on the seat, breathing heavily.

“I’m just going home to change my clothes,” she snapped. “Do you really have to act so harsh?”

Jabco straightened, fastened his seatbelt, and started the car like nothing had happened.

“Should we also do makeup?” he said coolly. “Style your hair?”

Riyana stared at him in disbelief.

This man was impossible.

She turned her face away, avoiding his hand when it brushed her cheek.

“If I can, I’ll go like this,” she replied indifferently.

She was wearing a simple dress.

Comfortable. Practical. She didn’t care.

Jabco glanced at her sharply but said nothing.

The rest of the drive passed in silence.

When they arrived home, Riyana went straight to the room. She changed into the dress Jabco had specially ordered. A high-end designer piece, elegant and perfectly fitted, as if made just for her.

She did minimal makeup, nothing more than needed, then stepped out.

Jabco was waiting outside, still on a call. He ended it the moment he saw her.

“I’m ready,” Riyana said.

He turned.

And froze.

For a moment, he simply stared.

The dress hugged her perfectly, highlighting her figure without being excessive. Her hair framed her face softly, and her calm expression made her look distant and untouchable.

Beautiful. Dangerously so.

“What’s wrong?” Riyana asked, uncomfortable under his gaze. She glanced down at her dress. “Is there something wrong with it?”

Jabco didn’t answer immediately.

He walked toward her, reached into his coat pocket, and took something out.

He stepped behind her.

Riyana stiffened when she felt a cool touch against her neck.

A shiver ran through her.

She looked down as he clasped a necklace around her neck.

Her fingers instinctively touched it.

Jabco led her toward a familiar group. Riyana recognized them immediately. His friends.

Then her gaze stopped on one person.

Elara White.

She was stunning in a long red dress, elegant and confident. Rogan said something, and the group turned toward them. The moment Elara saw Riyana, her smile stiffened for a split second before returning.

“You’re awfully late,” Elara said warmly to Jabco. “I thought I wouldn’t see you until the end.”

She stepped forward and hugged him.

Jabco released Riyana’s hand and returned the hug. “Something held me up.”

Elara finally looked at Riyana. “We meet again, Ms. Riyana.”

“Yes,” Riyana replied politely. “Nice to see you again.”

Elara smiled, but her eyes were cold.

“You know each other?” Jabco asked, clearly surprised.

As far as he knew, Riyana had never met Elara before.

Elara was his university friend and also his ex girlfriend. Only his closest friends knew about their past. By the time Riyana joined the company, Elara had already left the country. She had only returned recently. Jabco and Elara had stayed in contact, but Riyana had never known about it.

“Yes,” Elara replied smoothly. “Didn’t I tell you? I went to meet my professor. That’s where I ran into her.”

She turned slightly toward Riyana, her smile polite but sharp. “I was surprised to see her there. I didn’t know she’d left the company and started working at a gallery. And I was even more surprised to see you bring your ex secretary here tonight.”

Jabco was about to speak, but Riyana cut in before he could say a word. She knew that if he opened his mouth, he would only make things worse.

“Mr. Grey knows I like art,” Riyana said calmly. “I insisted on coming with him. It’s my first time at an event like this, so I was curious. Thank you for hosting such a lovely evening.”

The excuse wasn’t convincing, and she knew it. But it was the best she could manage in that moment.

She shot Jabco a warning look, silently telling him not to say anything else.

Jabco glanced away, his expression unreadable. It was obvious he wasn’t planning to follow her lead.

Soon, the conversation shifted to other topics. The group slowly turned inward, leaving Riyana standing quietly at the side, once again pushed out of the circle.