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I rubbed my forehead as tears brimmed in my eyes. I looked up and realized that I hadn't bumped into a wall. Instead, I bumped into Nicholas' solid chest.

"I wouldn't go bankrupt even if I had to employ a billion. housekeepers like Wendy to keep you fed," Nicholas said.

Nicholas hid his emotions well, but I still caught a fleeting look. of disdain on his face. What was there to be so smug about? No matter how rich he was, I paid Wendy her salary.

I grabbed the handle of my suitcase and walked past Nicholas.

without sparing him another glance.

However, Nicholas blocked my way expressionlessly and kicked the bottom of the suitcase. He instructed Wendy, who was standing nearby, "Put the madam's belongings back in their place." Wendy quickly ran after the rolling suitcase and made her

escape.

I didn't blame Wendy for her lack of loyalty, nor did I feel ashamed about getting caught by Nicholas. I was definitely not the person in his household who should feel ashamed.

"You shouldn't block the way if you know what's good for you." This was probably the most assertive thing I had said to Nicholas since we met.

Nicholas did not reply. Instead, he suddenly crouched down.

Before I could understand what was happening, I found myself

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with both feet in the air. Nicholas actually hoisted me over his shoulder!

I struggled and kicked to get away, only to receive a hard slap on my butt. Stunned, I bit down on his shoulder in anger.

The pain from my clenched teeth couldn't wash away the indescribable resentment I felt in my heart. Tears fell uncontrollably from my eyes.

Did Nicholas refuse to let me go because he enjoyed testing the moral boundaries of having both his wife and mistress under the same roof? Or had he fallen in love with the thrill of infidelity?

I tried to ease my pain with such venomous thoughts, but it was futile.

Nicholas threw me on the bed and immediately pressed his body down on top of me. He landed kisses all over my face,

but all he could taste were bitter tears.

me!" I

be sexually exhausted if he had sex with me now? We had never done it twice in a row before. Honestly, I had almost forgotten what it felt like. Surprised, Nicholas fixed his gaze on me. "Are you

I retorted, "I don't want to be with you anymore. I

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of my mouth, but I didn't feel sad at all.

of trying to please him all these years. I was tired of

subconsciously.

no wonder that Nicholas remained cold to me no

him. It turned out that he had long been secretly in love

look. "You want a divorce just because I spent more time with Claudia after she got hurt? Ariana, you should know how to draw the line within the limits

confessed to me right away in our arranged meeting. Do

a woman's boundaries

Claudia is like a sister to me. We've always been like this. Maybe you should reflect on yourself if you think there's a problem between

never expected Nicholas to bring up the

I had confessed to him

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a perfect golden child. Back then, everyone in Radiant City described him as an exceptional scion of the Hawk family whenever his name was mentioned. It was

friends with someone whom I fell

I jokingly portrayed my marriage as a family arrangement. However, only I knew how much effort I had put

you think so poorly of me, then it's perfect that we should part ways. I'll leave with nothing to my name if you would play the song you played for me at our wedding once more. How about that?" After four years, listening to "Salut d'Amour" again brought about a

His hands hovered over the keyboard as his fingers brushed against the

happy when Nicholas played this piano piece for me

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time

it was the sunlight casting a dazzling glow on Nicholas or if he was just that radiant. Dazzled by Nicholas radiance, my eyes welled up with tears.

not allow myself

tight embrace. His skin was scorching hot. It was so hot that it almost made me feel like he

persistent when it came to these matters. As soon as I let my guard down, he lifted me onto the

crash brought Wendy in to draw the curtains in the living

pleasure of doing the deed in a

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