Chapter 0011 Caroline’s POV : Watching William storm over like a raging bull and grab Martin startled me to my core , for the look of rage William was giving Martin in that moment was deathly . Martin , however , just sent William a look of indignance . He hardly seemed intimidated . The tension was thick , but there was a clear air of familiarity between them . Did they know each other ? “ Get your hand off of me , ” William snapped , wrenching his wrist away . Despite his warm demeanor and charming features , it was clear he wasn’t helpless against a threat . The two men fixed each other with hard gazes , neither saying a word . I swallowed my anxiety and tried to maneuver my way in between them . “ Maybe we should go back inside ! Cake will be served soon right ? ” William shot me an angered look , ignoring my attempts to alleviate tension . “ Is this à friend of yours ? ” There wasn’t a trace of warmth to be seen in his gaze . His eyes ran over the suit jacket set on my shoulders . “ Isn’t this a little inappropriate for my mother’s . birthday party ? I thought you had more dignity than that , Caroline . “ My clothes were stained , ” I reasoned to him . “ Martin lent me his coat to help cover me up . Isn’t it important for your wife to be properly dressed for a banquet ? ” Martin swiftly came to my defense . “ She’s right . Don’t tell me you can’t handle someone else taking care of your wife for you . ” His tone was laced with sarcasm , as he was clearly unhappy with the way William was treating me William glared at Martin , realizing that he was the same man who had carried me into the car that day . “ It’s you ! ” William grabbed Martin by the collar , growling out a stern threat . “ Clearly I’m going to have to teach you a lesson , Martin . Hasn’t anyone told you that you shouldn’t covet other people’s wives ? Do you really think I won’t beat you here and now ? ” Martin wasn’t shaken by the grasp on his collar . In fact , he even smiled , though his tone grew harsher . “ I was trying to help a woman in need . “ Ah yes , her knight in shining armor , ” William scoffed , his voice thick with sarcasm .. “ Well , I was there when she needed someone the most , ” Martin replied . His eyes gave William a once – over before his lip curled in contempt . “ And where were you ? If you’re such a good husband , where were you when your wife fainted by the side of the road ? Would you rather leave your wife in danger than allow others to save her ? ” William looked stunned , but it was a fair question . He was still my husband , after all , and yet he hadn’t been there for me when I needed him the most . He was clearly reluctant to +25 BONUS Chapter 001L speak about it , though , especially after the conflict we’d had . “ Where I was is none of your business , ” he snapped , his attempt at being can falling flat on its face . Martin openly sneered at William’s inadequate response . “ Yeah ? When it comes to Caroline’s safety , I think it is my business . Tension bristled between the two men before William snatched the coat off of me and threw it to the ground with a sneer and a defiant look . Martin looked indifferent , save for a lingering concern for my own safety . William forcefully took my hand , yanking me away from Martin’s side . “ You’d do well to stay away from my wife . Without another word , William dragged me back into the villa with an uncompromising grip . I longly looked back at Martin , who watched on with concern as I was taken away . Despite the situation , I was filled with warmth at the knowledge that someone at least cared about me . in my William ushered me into a private room , where he cast a stern gaze direction . “ How do you know that guy ? ” he demanded , his voice hushed and yet tense with anger . “ I already told you . He’s saved me off of the street after I collapsed , ” I told him , my voice , shaking in its confidence as I felt the full weight of his heavy gaze . “ He isn’t anything outside of that . The disbelief was more than evident on William’s visage . Just this conversation alone seemed to have his blood boiling , but somehow it felt more than just possessiveness and jealousy . He seemed to have an inexplicable animosity towards Martin . “ Even though we’re getting divorced , that doesn’t mean you can just go out and find a new boyfriend , ” he warned . “ Especially Martin ! That pest has been a nuisance since we were kids ! ” “ I didn’t know that ! ” I shot back . “ He’s just a friend to me and that’s all ! ” William’s cold stare lingered with suspicion . “ think you need a reminder that we’re still married , Caroline , ” he said with a warning in his voice . “ I don’t want to see you around him again . This … promiscuous behavior you’re exhibiting right now is only going to bring shame to my family , so cut it out ! ” Promiscuous ? Did William think I was cheating ? It hurt that he thought so low of me . We had been together for two years , and never had I looked at another man the way I looked at William . ‘ Not everyone has a taste for cheating , William , ” I shot back with defiance . “ Don’t you dare slander Martin and I ! ” Condescension made itself present in William’s tone . “ You don’t have a right to cast blame around , ” he hissed , speaking as though I were just as guilty as he was . “ If it wasn’t for your father’s lies , I wouldn’t even be married to you right now . Chapter 0011 Shock slammed into me at his words . What did he mean about my father ? Did this mean he never loved me ? “What are you talking about , William ? ” I inquired with exasperation . Why do you hate my father so much ? ” Rage tensed my husband’s frame . Just before he could reply , a knock at the door interrupted our hushed argument William , you’re needed in the lounge ! ” Came the hurried voice of one of the Andersons ‘ assistants . In the distance , I could hear a baby wailing “ George is crying ! No one can calm him down ! ” +25 BOWS Chapter 0012