He placed his hand on his heart. “Ouch! I wasn’t expecting that one. You hurt me, Ms. Hutton. I didn’t know you behaved that way with your guests.”

“I do with uninvited guests.”

A humorless chuckle left him. “Feisty, huh?”

“What’s happening here?” Jane asked, confusion laced her face. “Antonio, do you know them?”

“Oh, he knows us very well. Unfortunately, he used you to get in here. Because he knew he wasn’t invited,” I said, holding his gaze.

“Hey, dude! Get your ass out of here before Achilles sees you. I’m sure as a reputable businessman, you wouldn’t want to be thrown out of the here like a stray dog.” Cassie flashed him a sweet smile.

His jaw ticked at her spitting insult at him. But then he reciprocated Cassie’s smile with equal venom. “Oh, I have no bad intentions here. I just wanted to give my best wishes to the bride and groom. That’s all.”

“Mr. Raymond.” My voice snapped his attention back to me. “I’d advise you leave the venue right now before Ace or Caleb notices you. I really don’t want a scene here. And I don’t understand. After what you’ve done to Caleb, how did you think you could come here to give him your best wishes?”

He raised his brow. “Oh, so the little Rosebud of Achilles knows everything then?”

How did he know Ace called me Rosebud? Only close family members and friends knew that.

My patience was running slim now.

“Of course. Everyone should know about the enemy outside. Now leave.” I pointed towards the gate.

A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. “You can make the outside enemy leave you alone. But what about the enemy inside?” His head tilted. “How would you tackle them, Ms. Hutton?”

My eyes narrowed. “What do you mean?”

He shook his head, giving me a once over. “My work is done here.” He turned to the blonde. “I’ll see you later, sweetheart.”

Cassie shared a look with me.

“Goodbye, Ms. Hutton.” His eyes flickered over my shoulder. “Hope to meet you soon.”

He turned around and walked away.

“Wait!” I called out to him, but he didn’t stop. Two more men joined him before they disappeared into the crowd.

Glancing back where his eyes were seconds ago, I saw Ace striding towards me. Hands clenched into fists, nostrils flaring, eyes dark with fury.

He must’ve seen him.

Pulling me into his arms, he cupped my chin. “You all right, Rosebud? Did he do anything? Did he say anything to you?”

Yes, about an enemy inside the house. Who was he indicating?

I shook my head. “He didn’t. In fact, I sent him away. Don’t worry.”