Chapter 52: Liam Ryan.

Annalise's POV.

The guards arrived, their imposing figures casting a shadow over the table. They stood tall and imposing, their presence commanding attention as they surveyed the scene before them.

"What seems to be the problem here ma'am?" one of the guards asked, his voice firm and authoritative as he stared at Lara who was all smiles. I was pretty sure she was enjoying her little show of power.

"Is there anyone disturbing your peace ma'am?" Another asked, I rolled my eyes and made to stand up but Liam drew my hand back and I gave him a suspicious look, however, he just gave me that dazzling smile of his.

Lara wasted no time in pointing an accusatory finger in my direction. "These individuals are causing a disturbance," she declared, her tone dripping with disdain. "They're not welcome here, and I want them removed immediately."

I glared angrily at her, my jaw clenched with frustration. "We're not causing any disturbance," I shot back, my voice laced with defiance. "We're simply tr