spanng="EN"Charlie’s POV

    spanng="EN"I was here for the show. I entered the crowd of cameramen without anyone noticing me. I wanted to be here for Ana, but I wanted to see how she dealt with them before I stepped in. I wanted her to realize her strength, knowing she could do it on her own. She amazes me. She was confident and poised, and she didn’t let any of them get the upper hand.

    spanng="EN"Once the police arrived, the crowd was ushered to the sidewalk. Now that Ana was gone, most of them left. Roger remained at the gate. He held on to the bars like he was going to fall without them. Randy and I had spoken to the police, so they knew who I was. I told them I would get Roger, while they warned the rest of the stragglers not to block the drive from deliveries or employees.

    spanng="EN"Roger looked bewildered. Like he couldn’t understand what just happened. I heard their argument. I guess he honestly thought that divorcing Sasha would bring Ana back to his side. He was absolutely incorrect. Ana would never take him back. He humiliated her in front of the whole city. He allowed his mother and sister to torment her over and over again. He never thought this would spin out of control like it had. He honestly thought that he could have his cake, and eat it too.

    spanng="EN"“You need to go to the sidewalk with the rest of your group,” I told him.

    spanng="EN"He turned to look at the people on the sidewalk and said, “I came alone. They’re not with me.”

    spanng="EN"“They’re your family. You know how they are, especially after your mother had Ms. Wade arrested. How could you expect anything different from them?” I asked. That got his attention, and he finally looked at me. I guess he expected to see Randy, the security guard.

    spanng="EN"“Do I know you?” he asked, his eyes narrowed as he looked at me, trying to remember where he saw me before.

    spanng="EN"“You don’t know me, but you have seen me before. I work on Ms. Wade’s security detail. You saw me at your office, and then again at the jail a few hourster. But you probably recognize me from seeing me in themercial with Ms. Wade in the engagement ring advertisement. I yed her fiancé, now I’m ying that part in real life,” I told him.

    spanng="EN"1 enjoyed seeing how angry he became with eachment I made. Once I told him that I was going to marry her, he lost it. “You! How dare you take advantage of her while she was heartbroken? Was it you the one who told her that I was married? It was none of your business. You’ve ruined everything. Break off the engagement, and stay away from her. I’ve known her for years, I know how to make her happy.” He ground out.

    spanng="EN"“I highly doubt that. She was miserable with you. You hurt her and allowed her to be bullied by your own family. Expecting her to just ept that it was part of being with you. She made that decision on her own. You want to me everyone else for your difficulties. I saw you just try to pin everything on your wife. She did y a part in it, but you were the one who thought your mother’s idea was a good one. It’s one thing to have respect for your parents. But your mother is a real piece of work. You need to make sure that she doesn’te to the wedding in two days. You will not be allowed entry,” I replied.

    spanng="EN"“Who the hell are you? I saw in the video that Elizabeth likes the attention that she is getting from you. I can see why she would, you’re attractive enough, but she deserves better than a bodyguard. I know I hurt her, and she’s looking for a way to pay me back for what I did to her. Cheated on her with Sasha, so I guess fair is fair, but this isn’t a love connection. You can’t keep me away from her or stop me because Elizabeth loves me. You’re just some rebound she found, a stray. I know her very well; she’s just caught up in you paying attention to her. She doesn’t love you,” Roger snapped out.

    spanng="EN"“You’re entitled enough to think that you can get her back. But I was here, watching you shoot your shot and crash and burn. She won’t take you back, no matter what you say. Every good thing that you havees from her. She was the real powerhouse at yourpany. Now it’s withering away, like a deted balloon. You know it, I know it, and she knows it. She knew why you were here. You’re really desperate to say what you did. The reporters caught it all on camera,” I mockingly told him…

    spanng="EN"“You piece of s**t. How dare you try to rub it in my face? We were a team that worked well together for years. I disappointed her, but I know she is willing to overlook my actions. I made a huge mistake, but one that I cane back from. You’re trying to threaten me because you’re scared. You know that once she stops to think about it, she will see that you have nothing going for you. You’re just riding her coattails; you’re basically a paid escort. I’m not worried about you at all. Because I know Elizabeth. She dropped everything to help me before, to create ourpany. You’ve known her what? Ten Minutes? You should be worried because the moment she stops being upset with me, she’lle back,” Roger growled out.

    spanng="EN"The news crews were still here, knowing that there could be another newsworthy event. They’re filming Joyce, Sasha, and his sister out by the street. I could see that they were watching us to catch any sign of a fight about to break out. Before they were forced to step back, they were filming. They captured the police asking them to leave, and the signage. Wanting to turn this into something sensational.

    spanng="EN"“Just know that my ring is the one on her finger, Roger. I know what I have, and I won’t be allowing you an opportunity to get near her again. She knows why you want her back. We both do, and it’s not for love, no matter what you’re trying to say. She knew what you were nning, and she cut you off at the knees. I didn’t tell her, but if I’d heard what you were nning to do to her, I would have. You deserve everything that’sing to you. You earned it by dismissing a brilliant and talented woman. You made the wrong choice, and now you’ll have to live with it. Get used to living with your parents, Roger. Things are only going to get worse for you from now on,” I told him.

    spanng="EN"I wasn’t going to tip him off about who Ana was. I knew once he and his family realized what they lost, they were going to be sick. I was d that I had already ensured that we would have that caught on film. Ana wanted to see it, and I admit I did too. We both wanted to see how they reacted to the news. I’m going to have Drew tell them at the entrance to the venue. Since they love reporters so much, I have already made sure that we will get their reactions recorded. I’m not going to let anyone upset Ana on our wedding day. She is mine to protect, and protect her I will. Even from her own family, if necessary.

    spanng="EN"“Are you threatening me?” Roger’s voice rose, trying to cause a scene.

    spanng="EN"“I didn’t threaten you. I stated the obvious. I gave you a little heads up. You lost her, and she is mine now. I don’t share. You need to grow up. Roger. You should consider getting your super talented wife, Sasha, or your design team to try to create something. You need to pull yourself out of the fire. Not hope Elizabeth will do it for you. If you do, yourpany will be finished in no time. I’ve heard that your mother told you that losing one employee is no big deal. You listened to her before. So, figure something out yourself. I’m just trying to give you a word of advice. I can tell you need it, clearly, no one else is trying to help you,” I told him.

    spanng="EN"I don’t need your help. You just want me to bow out and let you have Elizabeth, but I’m not going to do it.

    spanng="EN"Once I get rid of Sasha, Elizabeth will forgive me, no matter what you say.” Roger abruptly stated. He sounded confident, but I could see the panic rising in his eyes.

    spanng="EN"“Get rid of me? Oh, I don’t think so, Roger. I’m here to stay. You’ve humiliated me, and now the whole city will see what happened today on the news. I already called my attorney. I’m not going to let you cut me loose for just two and a half million. No, fill be staying by your side, through it all. We will rise together this time. You don’t need Elizabeth anymore. You need to let that thought go. She has gotten you this far, her assistance is appreciated, but we no longer need her handouts. We’re in this together, baby I won’t let you cut me out of what I deserve,” Sasha snapped out.

    spanng="EN"I don’t know how long she’s been there, and it doesn’t really matter Her anger is not aimed at me; she was aiming it at Roger. She didn’t hide the fact that she was checking me out as we both turned to look at her. My stomach turned, seeing her, she reminded me a great deal of mt ex–fiancee, Samantha They both had blonde hair and brown eyes, and were ville creatures, as both of them were willing to sleep with someone to get what they desired most.

    spanng="EN" I felt a shiver run up my spine I couldn’t imagine being tied down to Samantha I felt a little bad for Roger. Sasha was serious I guess she figured that the hadn’t offered her enough to agree to the divorce. I wasn’t going to correct her Roger’spany was copsing quickly. She didn’t even realize that without Elizabeth at the helm, the business was wrecked She would be lucky to get half a million in the future. But she wasn’t willing to face the facts, and clearly neither wars Roger.

    spanng="EN"“You already signed the paperwork, Sasha it’s done. You have no recourse, Roger stubbornly argued. I could tell that he was sick of het, but he had no way to force her into it if the changed her mind.

    spanng="EN"“I already called mywyer on the way here, with your mother if you think that I’m just going to leave with that paltry amount of money, you’re more delusional than I thought I’ve decided to stay and get what I deserve.” Sasha replied.

    spanng="EN"“What you deserve is a divorce for trying to pin your kid on me I won’t ept someone else’s child as my own. If you want to y hardball, I’m game. It’s going to take me some time to win Elizabeth’s heart again. If it’s a war you want, then I’m happy to give it to you” Roger resolutely stated before walking away towards his vehicle. Sasha looked at me before running after him. I’m thankful the universe made her his problemn, not mine, and happy to have dodged Samantha, too .