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Five days into our marriage, my husband flew overseas to comfort his injured ex. All he left on the table was a platinum card and a scribbled note: Return date unknown. Four years later, we crossed paths in a grand hotel lobby. He rushed over and clamped a hand around my wrist, his voice shaking. I did not pull away. I simply glanced down at my custom watch, one of only eight in the world, and gave a subtle nod. Six men in dark tailored suits silently closed in from the shadows. As his grip went slack, I turned on my heel and slipped into my waiting car. Some men just have to be taught manners the hard way.