Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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I had no choice but to rise and signal the waiter for additional chairs. As I moved to sit down, Nicholas unexpectedly grasped my arm, pulling me toward him with a firmness that directed me to take the seat beside him.

I glanced up, his defined jawline dominating my view. Oblivious to any sense of impropriety, he finally settled into his seat.

What began as a lunch for two expanded into a gathering of four. Pete occupied the chair across from me, while Silas took the spot opposite Nicholas. The four of us sat around a modest table, descending into a collective silence together. Nicholas' demeanor grew tense. Upon catching Pete's faintly mocking smile, his eyes turned cold and his expression became devoid of emotion. It wasn't until the waiter arrived with the menus that his imposing presence began to ease. All the while, Nicholas avoided meeting my eyes, his expression unreadable as he placed his order. It was only after that he reached out to Silas, saying. "Nice to meet you."

Nicholas rarely extended his hand willingly over these past four years, so it surprised me to see him taking the initiative now.

My perception of Silas was mostly shaped by Yasmine's admiration. Having been out of the legal field for four years, I knew Silas only as a rising star in legal circles, but I didn't regard him with awe. Silas smiled warmly as their hands met across the table. I could see the alluring bulge of veins through their shirt cuffs, almost straining against the fabric as if ready to burst through the buttons. Nicholas maintained his composure, his face graced with a faint smile. "I'm curious, Mr. Harmon. What aspect of my wife's affairs needed your involvement rather than Hawk Corporation's legal team?"

I could sense Nicholas had an issue with me joining Silas for a meal alone. Even though he directed his words at Silas, it was clear they were meant for me.

I didn't want Nicholas to cause trouble for anyone because of me. Just as I was about to say something. Silas spoke up before me. Naturally, lawyers never shied away from a debate.

smiled confidently and replied, "Mr. Hawk, what's the concern? We're simply having a casual lunch here with my team and boss. Whether it's Pete or Ariana, future collaborations are on the

think of it as being here as a family member of one of our team. Let's leave work out of

win. Is that true?" As tension mounted, Pete remained unfazed, savoring his

with a glare from across the table and asked, "Ms. Aril

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mood of three people. Nicholas

I wasn't concerned with his mood anymore. All I knew was that the table had

and I was hosting this lunch, I didn't want him to

confront Pete directly and wanting to avoid

but even high-ranking officials speak highly of you, Mr. Harmon. Rumor has it you've never lost a case. I

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He suspected there was considerable exaggeration involved in

take on. To increase their success rate, they could focus on cases with a high probability of winning. Therefore, Nicholas doubted that Silas was as remarkable as rumors suggested. Silas adjusted his glasses and said coolly, "I

lawyers these days. Just talk and rake in the cash." Nicholas sneered,

well beforehand. He scooped me a bowl of lobster bisque, a dish synonymous with wealth and success, showing he was on