Oh fck off rich
We both know you used to like girls who didn’t hold their tongue
Jackie would have said the exact same thing if a disgusting man was spewing nonsense
If THIS man was spewing nonsense

] “Oh Rich, leave her alone. She’s just a baby. She’ll learn.” He turned to Addie, eyes raking over her in a way that made her skin crawl. ] “Come on, sweetheart. How about a dance? I can teach you a lesson or two tonight?”
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Ew

Addie started to refuse, but Richard’s hand pressed against her back—firm.
“She’d love to.”
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The man’s hand was already on hers before she could argue, his grip like iron.
The dance was suffocating. Every step felt heavier. He whispered things in her ear—crude comments, promises she wanted no part of. His hand drifted lower once, then again, lingering until her stomach churned.
“I’m engaged.” Her voice was sharp, but his laugh was sharper.
“And? A beauty like you shouldn’t be wasted on just one man.”
He pulled her closer, and she tried to push away—but his grip didn’t budge.
“And, so get your grubby, disgusting fcking hands off of m-.”
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Addie had no choice

“That’s enough.”
An older woman stepped in, her eyes cold and commanding. She pulled Addie free, shielding her like a fortress. Addie didn’t know who she was - but clearly she held enough power in the room that the man who was previously attempting to… you know… well he… he backed off. Walked away with a laugh and his hands held up as if he was caught red-handed before going to get a drink “Hold your head high, dear. Never let them see it drop.”
Good. Someone needed to rescue her
Otherwise Leo would’ve eventually gotten the chance to get involved first, and I can’t imagine that wou;d’ve gone well.
Older women who knows how to watch what’s happening at a party
She wasn’t going to let Addie get hurt