Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0087

"Have you ever seen a popular celebrity who gets into rumors and still survives without a scratch? Are you hoping for my company to lose money?" Pete retorted.

Gabriela, who was adept at reading the room as expected from someone in the entertainment industry, nodded vigorously and returned to his side, playing the innocent flower. "Indeed, my relationship with Pete is entirely professional. Please don't spread false rumors."

Despite her words, she linked her arm with him and rested her pretty head on his shoulder. Her actions spoke volumes.

"You must be Ariana?"

Her bitterness was evident. She was clearly annoyed by the shift from being Pete's girlfriend to just a new rising star. Her tone was even more aggressive than Pete's. "You mentioned wanting to thank Pete. Is a single drink all you think his favor is worth?"

Pete was already upset from the time I had shown favoritism toward Neil in the detention center, and this question only aggravated him further, striking a nerve.

His expression quickly darkened, while Nicholas merely chuckled and took a sip from his glass. Nicholas faint smile seemed to suggest, "Ariana, if you beg me, I might help you."

and looked at Pete. "Pete, how do

I could meet his demands, it would

more somber, and he stared at me in silence for a long time.

vodka, as punishment. He said you got drunk and ran away. So

and asked softly, "Is this what you wish for

was barely audible

if Silas were here, he would probably advise me that nothing could be solved without a little pleading, but pleading was exactly what

turned to Nicholas and asked, "So, should these two bottles of

too, Mr. Hawk?"

answer he could give me. The bottles were shoved into my hands, and this time, no glass was provided. "Alright. If finish these two bottles, then all our debts will be settled. We'll have nothing more to do

each other after that."

pick me up, determined not to

that night, my cheeks flushed, and I quickly took a sip of

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