Page 90 of The Billionaire's Royal Secret

“Don’t worry, babe,” Nate said as he slid an arm around her. “I know this is all just their ridiculous plan to upset us. But they’re not going to win.”

“Nate,” Chloe said, her features incredulous. “You have to admit she’s been disappearing for a reason.”

“I went to the ladies’ room, and then the concession stand–”

“No, Ellie, there’s no need to explain. Chloe just thinks because she’s a low-classed tramp that everyone is.”

“Hey,” Stephen said, poking a finger at his brother. “That’s out of line.”

“But true,” Nate answered.

Stephen’s fists tightened at his sides before he drew his arm back and smashed his brother in the jaw. Nate fell backward into the chairs, knocking several of them askew. Elena cried out as she stumbled back a step, her features registering her shock.

Before she could check to see if Nate was all right, hescrambled to his feet. With a growl, he threw himself headfirst at his brother, driving him back a few steps before they fell onto the ground.

“Oh, heavens,” Elena said as they wrestled around on the ground.

“You started this, you little hussy,” Chloe spat at her.

“Me?” Elena cried.

Chloe took a menacing step closer to her. Elena backed up, ready to defend herself, but unwilling to make a scene.

Several people pulled the two men off each other, separating them as they continued to argue.

“You can’t stand that she picked me. That she came back to me,” Stephen shouted as he struggled against the men holding him back.

“I could care less about her. You’ll find out what she is,” Nate retorted. “But I won’t stand for her accusing Ellie of anything.”

“If the shoe fits,” Stephen shot back.

“That’s enough, boys. Break it up,” a security guard said. “I’m going to ask you both to leave.”

“I shouldn’t have to leave, he should,” Nate answered. “He started it.”

The guard shook his head. “I don’t care who started it. I want you both gone.”

Nate yanked himself free from the men holding him and straightened his jacket. “Fine. Come on, Ellie.”

She nodded as he slid an arm around her shoulders and led her away from the concert.

“Are you all right?” she asked as they reached the sidewalk.

He rubbed his jaw as he nodded. “Yeah. Stephen can’t throw a good punch. I’m fine.” He slid his eyes sideways. “But I am sorry.”

“Sorry? I believe I should apologize. I’mafraid I’ve given Chloe some reason to make that vile accusation, but I hope you didn’t believe it.”

“I didn’t, Ellie, it’s okay. The only reason Chloe said that was to cut me. She’s a total…never mind. I didn’t believe it. What did you do, meet the guy in the bathroom for five minutes? It’s ridiculous.”

She smiled at him as she dumped the snacks in the trash on their way out of the park. “Well, I am sorry she ruined the evening for you.”

“And for you. I’m sorry.”

“Quite all right,” Elena answered. “We have an early morning, so perhaps it is a blessing in disguise.”

He pulled her closer to him. “I just…want to make sure you’re okay first.”

“I am not the one who was struck,” Elena told him as she rested her hands on his chest.

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