---- back, he refused and threatened me," I said calmly. Matthew jumped in. "Officer, don't listen to her! She's my fiancee. We just had a little fight. That car was always meant for me to use." Icut in, "Correction. He's just my ex-boyfriend." I signed the release form and took back the car keys. Looping my arm through David's, I was ready to leave. The officer confirmed our identities and then released Matthew without further issue. But he wasn't done. Matthew chased us down outside the precinct. "Why are you with David?" he demanded. I raised an eyebrow and glanced at David. ''You two know each other?" David shook his head, casual as ever. "Only from the stories you've told me." Matthew's tone shifted instantly, all smiles and fake charm. "Mr. Rockefeller, I read your interview in Foldes. Huge fan. You seem close to my fiancee. That's ---- great. We're all friends, then!" "T think you're confused," I replied, resting my head lightly on David's shoulder. "He and I are us. You're just... you." Matthew's eyes widened. "Wait, you two..." "You saw the marriage certificate, didn't you? We're legally married," I said, smiling. He suddenly laughed, loud and unhinged. "Wow, Sophie. You really went all out, huh? You actually got Mr. Rockefeller to play along with your little stunt? "Why didn't you ever mention you knew him? Do you have any idea how hard I've been working to land a contract with the Rockefeller Foundation's gym project? "For Mr. Rockefeller's sake, I'll let this go. Why don't we grab lunch sometime and talk about partnership? I'm extending an olive branch here. At least give me that much." David gave Matthew a look like he was trying to figure ---- out if he was actually serious. ''Is your ex always this clueless, or is he just showing off today?" Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!