Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 100 Unexpected

“Oh, no… You don’t think it’s some journalist, do you?” I asked anxiously.

“No. Security here is pretty tight, so they won’t let anyone in without permission. Wait here while I go get the door,” Nicholas replied calmly, and I nodded in response.

Even if he didn’t say that, I wouldn’t have dared go near the door anyway.

Despite what he said about the security guards not letting outsiders in without permission, the traumatizing experience of having my phone number exposed still left me feeling incredibly nervous.

I should be safe inside the house… At the very least, these journalists wouldn’t dare force their way in as that would count as trespassing, which is illegal!

Before I could finish my train of thought, Nicholas had returned with someone else behind him.

I couldn’t really tell who it was from afar as I didn’t have my glasses on, but I could at least see that it was a woman.

It wasn’t until the two of them got closer that I got a clearer view of her face, and my jaw dropped in shock when I realized who she was.

Holy sh*t! T-That’s Scarlett Williams!

I quickly scrambled to my feet in a state of panic and tried to say something, but the words were stuck in my throat.

Nicholas burst into laughter when he saw my reaction. “What’s with that look on your face, Liliana? I didn’t think you’d get this excited over a woman! If I recall correctly, you weren’t this excited when we first met!”

He’s right! I think I was able to call him by name when I first saw him, but this is different! I mean, Scarlett visiting Nicholas at his villa in the evening? This could only mean one thing! The two of them are having an affair…I mean, a relationship!

“Hello, my name is Scarlett!” she said with a smile while holding her hand out.

I wiped my trembling hands frantically on my jeans before shaking hers.

“I…I’m L-Liliana… Zanetti.”

to let go of her hand, which I did very

the smart person that I was, I knew Scarlett must have come over because she had something to discuss with Nicholas. Not wanting to be a third wheel and make things awkward, I decided

uh… It’s getting late, so I should get going now. You two

outside when I opened the door earlier. It’d be dangerous for you to head down the mountain by yourself, and the road’s too slippery for me

was surprising enough for me, but spending the

seemed rather shocked and had a strange look on her face when she

do that! Don’t worry about me, I can manage myself just fine. I’ll just hail myself a cab or something. These drivers won’t say no to a good tip!” I refused his offer immediately as I found it inappropriate to stay over at

tries to rape you or something? You would have no one

he had such a

Shannon come pick me up, then. We’ll be perfectly safe since we have

I had come up with a great idea, but Nicholas shot it down

so you can stay over at my place instead, Ms. Zanetti. If you don’t mind, that is,” Scarlett spoke up all

what else to say at that point as both options

I had to choose between the two, I would probably go with Nicholas as I

Go up to the second floor and pick a room that you like. I’ll head over to Scarlett’s and fetch you a change of clothes. Come on, Scarlett, let’s

Nicholas had made the decision for me.

them then left the villa, leaving

door, only to be hit in the face

wasn’t kidding about how heavy

to give up just yet, I stubbornly gave Shannon a call, but

phone is usually on 24/7, so why is it off now? Huh, it looks like

to myself as I put my phone back into my

go take a look at the rooms on the second floor, but I was too

the couch and wait for Nicholas to come

ten minutes later, he came in through the door

checked the rooms out?” Nicholas asked while handing the bags over to