Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0043

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Nicholas' voice was husky, with a hint of danger lurking beneath. I stiffened immediately, my body reacting sharply to his touch.

His fingertip trailed down my spine, sending a warmth through me. I couldn't suppress a gasp as he delicately pressed against the small of my back. Then, I heard the faint zip of my gown closing behind me. When he spun me around, I saw that he too was dressed in blue. His crisp white shirt was paired with a silver tie featuring a scale-like pattern, matching my attire perfectly. "Gorgeous," he said.

The stylist covered her mouth, stepped back, and closed the door behind her.

His unexpected compliment caught me off guard. Just yesterday, he and I were stuck overnight at Hawk Manor. Even though we shared a bed, we never exchanged a word.

"Nicholas, Claudia will see us if we leave this room together. If you don't want her to get the wrong idea, you should find a way to slip away. Promise me a divorce, and I won't say a word to your parents," I urged. When Nicholas realized we were alone, he loosened his hold on me. A soft chuckle escaped him as he said, "You're quite generous.

met his eyes directly. "You

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up her lies. I'm nowhere near

vanished swiftly, his demeanor turning distant. "If you hadn't provoked her with your words, she wouldn't have clashed with someone else. I don't want to continue bringing up your mistake." His gaze bore into mine as he

other in silence, the door unexpectedly

poised. When she saw me, she crossed her arms and lightly tapped her forearm, her nails painted

himself to make

your husband just splendid? This whole banquet is in your honor. The other women here are quite envious that I

daughter felt wounded, she sought solace in her mother's embrace and leaned on the strength of her family. If only I had someone quietly rooting for me, I wouldn't have felt so exposed and tempted to flee. It all stemmed from my inability to measure up to Claudia in every way, prompting me

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"In the future, try not to make mountains out of molehills. Running the company keeps me