Chapter 9: Dangerous past

She would continue to be cautious and vigilant, always keeping an eye out for any potential danger.

But for now, she was content to be in Liam's arms. She had faith in him, and she was willing to take a chance on their relationship.

As she drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but wonder what the future held. But no matter what came her way, she knew that she would face it head on, with Liam by her side.The next morning, Chloe woke up to find Liam already dressed and ready to leave. She sat up in bed, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

"Where are you going?" she asked, her voice groggy.

"I have a meeting with my lawyer," Liam replied, bending down to give her a quick kiss on the forehead. "I won't be long."

Chloe nodded, watching as he slipped out of the bedroom. She couldn't help feeling a twinge of worry as he left. She knew he was dealing with his past, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was going to go wrong.

Shaking off her doubts, Chloe got up and got ready for the day. She had some errands to run, and she wanted to stop by the club to talk to Jessica. She hadn't seen her since their fight, and she wanted to clear the air.

By the time she got to the club, it was early afternoon. The club was just starting to fill up, and the sound of music and chatter filled the air.

As she made her way to Jessica's dressing room, she couldn't help feeling nervous. She had never been good at confrontation, but she knew this was something she needed to do.She knocked on the door, waiting for a response. When there was no answer, she pushed the door open, peeking inside.

"Jessica?" she called out, her voice echoing off the walls.

No one answered.

Chloe stepped into the dressing room, the smell of perfume and sweat overpowering. She looked around the room, but there was no sign of Jessica.

Feeling disappointed, Chloe turned to leave. As she walked out, she bumped into someone, stumbling back.

"I'm sorry," she said, looking up to see who she had walked into.

It was a man she didn't recognize, tall with short blonde hair. He had a black leather jacket on, and a scowl on his face.

"Watch where you're going," he spat, pushing past her.

Chloe watched him go, feeling a chill down her spine. She couldn't shake the feeling that she had just encountered trouble.

Chloe couldn't help feeling on edge as she left the club and headed back to her apartment. The encounter with the man in the leather jacket had left her feeling uneasy, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.

When she got back to her apartment, Liam was already there. He was sitting on the couch, his phone in his hand.

"Hey," he said, looking up at her as she came in.

"Hey," she replied, dropping her bag on the floor.

Liam stood up, putting his phone down. "Is everything okay?" he asked, his eyes searching hers.

Chloe hesitated, unsure of whether to tell him about the man she had encountered at the club. But in the end, she decided that she needed to tell him everything.

"I ran into a man at the club," she said, her voice shaking slightly. "He was wearing a black leather jacket, and he was rude to me."

Liam's face darkened at her words. "Did he say anything to you?"

Chloe shook her head. "No, he just pushed past me."

Liam sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I need to take care of this," he said, his tone serious.

Chloe looked at him, worried. "What are you going to do?"

"I'll handle it," he replied, a determined look in his eyes.

Chloe tried to press him for more information, but Liam wouldn't budge. She knew it was something dangerous, and she couldn't help feeling anxious about it.

The next few days were tense for Chloe. She knew that Liam was dealing with something dangerous, but he wouldn't tell her what it was.

She tried to go about her daily routine, visiting the club and hanging out with her friends, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was going to go wrong.

It wasn't until a few nights later, when Liam came home with a cut on his cheek, that Chloe realized just how dangerous his past could be.