Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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The once hot-headed youth had become more sophisticated. He was now capable of exacting revenge on me by laying a trap for four years.

My gaze swept over to Silas, who sat calmly and seemed unsurprised by the relationship between Pete and me. It was clear that he had known all along, which further confirmed my suspicions.

Pete crossed his arms, pouting his lower lip to blow away his bangs that were starting to poke into his eyes.

He smirked and asked, "Do you admit defeat now? If you're unwilling to admit that you've lost, no problem. Drink these two bottles of vodka, and I'll let you go. We'll have a battle of our wits again next time."

In the past, I might have thrown the vodka in his face and walked away without a care. But now, my hard-earned job opportunity would be jeopardized if I displeased Pete.

I needed to make money!

I no longer had anything to fall back on to retaliate against him. I was neck deep in 87 million dollars of debt, so I had no choice but to be pragmatic.

I smiled and said, "I admit defeat. I never said I didn't. If I drink this, will you let me join Mr. Harmon's firm?"

was no joke. Downing

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tongue to

raised the glass to toast Pete. "I'll drink this now. Watch

an obsequious people pleaser to perfection. Pleasing Pete wasn't scary;

those words, I tilted my head back and drank the vodka. The way the alcohol stung my throat made it feel like

me to take it seriously. His intention was likely just to give me a hard time while I was job hunting.

crossed and watched things play out. Pete's chair

you join Silas' firm. Drink another two bottles, and I'll make Silas step down and give you his position! No matter

gripped the glass tightly. Then,

came for the interview, I had studied Silas' latest case. It involved a company being accused of money laundering. Hundreds

funds.

could net the firm tens of billions, and even a small share for me would cover a

"Forget it. I might not even live to take up. work if I drink more than two bottles. So, two bottles will do. Please

smiled and said, "Ariana, Pete was just teasing you. Admitting your