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.

name from behind. "Ariana!

me on Nicholas' behalf. Yet, she tripped over her skirt after two steps and started crying loudly. Beth hurried out from a corner and followed

first aid kit for him. If he can't find you, he'll

than get scolded," Beth said under her

I saw how devastated she

then.

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

resolve this. Those bastards won't speak up unless they can benefit from this somehow. Ms. Thompson couldn't get any concrete answers. She's already had two drinking sessions today. If this continues, she won't be able to hold on." I made up my mind and reassured

someone over soon!"

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

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secretary gave me her location. Soon, I found 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 at all. The men in the room looked at her with

the door open with a smile. Those bastards stiffened and

residence. He had intended for Nelson Fisher to become

dad's health had probably started to decline at that time, That was why he wanted someone to look after us. But after that call, my