Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0018

Was it appropriate for her to sit on a man's lap like that? Was Nicholas clueless about the boundaries between siblings, or was there something indescribable going on between them?

I thought of how Nicholas said I could be Mrs. Hawk as long. as I stayed in line. How sarcastic he was. Was this the kind of treatment that Mrs. Hawk deserved?

"Don't mind her. In less than three days, she'll come and apologize to me." He sounded confident.

I couldn't listen anymore. The office door creaked noisily as I pushed it open with force. I stood at the door and shook with anger at their intimate position.

"Nicholas, did you get someone to stir up trouble for my mother's company?" I questioned while fuming.

Claudia frowned and hugged Nicholas protectively. With her arms around his neck, she replied, "What are you talking about? Nick has been with me the whole time. He did nothing!" She then shook Nicholas' shoulders pleadingly. "Nick, you should clear the air. You guys shouldn't keep fighting."

Upon seeing their intimate interaction, my eyes welled up with tears. "I won't ever apologize to you!"

1 stormed out before my tears could fall.

called my name from behind. "Ariana! Stop

a fool would stay. I walked away quickly. Claudia came out to chase me on Nicholas' behalf. Yet, she tripped over her skirt after two steps and started crying loudly. Beth hurried out from a corner

said, "No, get a first aid kit

rather get my pay deducted than get scolded," Beth said under

how devastated she

then.

started calling my mom, but she didn't answer. In my desperation, I called her secretary and learned

concrete answers. She's already had two drinking sessions today. If this continues, she won't be able to hold on." I

someone over soon!"

office building, I drove to an address I vaguely remembered. I prayed hard that the person I

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her being forced to down copious amounts of alcohol in a private. room. She was nearly 50, but she took care of herself and didn't look old

the door open with a smile. Those bastards stiffened and respectfully addressed the

He had intended for Nelson Fisher to become my godfather. Everything was going well until

that time, That was why he wanted someone to look after us. But after that call, my parents