Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0057

Rubbing my wrist, which was reddened from Nicholas grip, I said calmly, "I nearly got taken by the big bad wolf. We should leave. I'm terrified."

u? You're

Pete chuckled sardonically, his voice tinged with mockery. "Is there anything that still scares you? quite a tough cookie!"

I glanced up at Pete. He seemed to be on edge today, snapping at me with a quick temper. He seemed unusually unsettled, frequently running his hand through the strands of hair on his forehead. Catching the sight of Nicholas approaching from the corner of my eye, I gently placed my hand on Pete's chest without hesitation.

Tears still lingered in my eyes from my recent conversation with Nicholas. Meeting Pete's gaze through my watery eyes, I offered a gentle smile and said, "I'm not tough at all. I could really use your help with something. Could you possibly help me?" Pete quickly took a few steps back, his face contorted with disdain, though his ears quietly tumed red." Ms. Ari, I'm warning you. Say what you need to say, but don't lay a hand on me!"

It was the first time I had ever asked him for anything. He seemed incredulous, while I felt goosebumps break out across my skin.

to restrain my urge to explode. My smile grew warmer as I said, "Pete, Mr. Harmon has other things to take care of, so we're leaving now. I'll text you later tonight to catch up on our longstanding friendship. We can talk freely about anything." Silas was a true gentleman. He said goodbye to Pete

The atmosphere of the meal had upset my stomach so badly that

shut the car door, a hand unexpectedly prevented it from closing. Nicholas

casually against the car window frame as he addressed

I was impressed by the commanding presence he effortlessly projected. He stated firmly. "She

a formidable lawyer. It took someone of his caliber to strike fear

acknowledge he excelled in every aspect of his life except

Nicholas to escalate things because of me, I decided to say goodbye

dropped his façade. He walked over slowly, hands in his pockets, eyes shifting between me and Nicholas. After watching

caused in

in. "I'm taking her

kept interrupting me. His patience with me seemed