Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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Chapter 0056

Nicholas treated me as if I were his sworn enemy. To an outsider, it might seem like he was the one who had taken the stab instead of Claudia.

"Pete and Silas aren't part of this, Nicholas. Let's keep irrelevant people out of it," I said.

Nicholas had mentioned throwing me in jail before, but clung to a flicker of optimism. I believed I'd be safe if I could uncover evidence proving my innocence Now, it seemed his words held weight. He showed no limits in his behavior when it came to Claudia. I didn't realize how callous he could be toward me. Nicholas pushed me like this for one of two reasons-either to retaliate for Claudia or to make me plead. But I couldn't bring myself to do either.

"Irrelevant? You must have been quite satisfied seeing Legal Ace go after me, huh?" His gaze darkened as it rested on me.

I glanced up at him with a smile. "Is my satisfaction that obvious, Nicholas? I'm eagerly counting down the days until I uncover the truth. I'll prove you wrong!"

I'd never been this bold and assertive around him. The old me had always been gentle and compliant. Perhaps he had almost forgotten who I really was.

marriage, both our families were exploring a potential marriage alliance. I took a bold step and confessed my feelings to him openly and sincerely. I admitted I had admired him

aback by the intensity of my emotions and seemed skeptical of my sincerity. He viewed my confession as a flirtatious gesture, especially since

edges to please him and his parents. Perhaps he had forgotten this confident and open side of me in quite

eventually, he would understand a woman

a scoundrel was to grow into a better version of

authority. His voice grew calmer, but I

said, "No matter how much you rave here, it won't change the fact that Claudia had to get 20 stitches because of you. Ariana, refusing to repent will come with a

trapped, with no say in my fate. "If you've got the time to seek help

where he was going with this. So,

called me to berate me, but Nicholas, being the protective brother, couldn't stand

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my sensitivity, and I