Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0088

Everyone in the room was surprised by Nicholas' statement. It wasn't that they were surprised he would help me, but rather that they were shocked to learn I was his wife. Gabriela's legs gave away, and she collapsed onto the sofa. "Mrs... Mrs. Hawk?"

In truth, without Pete's presence, they would never have come into contact with someone like Nicholas. It was normal for them not to know my identity. Pete's face was stern, clearly angry, and his voice carried irritation. "Mr. Hawk, isn't it inappropriate for you to get involved in my relationship with Ms. Ari?"

His tone was long and drawn-out, showing his displeasure. By going from calling him "Nick" to "Mr. Hawk

it was clear that their so-called friendship was flimsy at best.

I also stared at Nicholas. He hadn't supported me earlier, so what was the point of his intervention now?! didn't want to be in his debt. I reached for the bottle in his hands, but he pulled me into his arms instead.

I looked up at him and saw the transparent liquid trickle out from the corner of his lips, his Adam's apple sensually moving with each swallow.

of me until he finished one bottle,

forehead.

alcohol, left my already shattered heart even more soaked. An overwhelming sadness

if you get my wife drunk, isn't

bottle of vodka and continued with a smile, "Mr. Shelman, you must understand. A woman who's had too much to

us cheered, clearly trying

lowered my head, feeling embarrassed, and he gently lifted my chin with his hand and made me watch him swallow the alcohol. His

and kissed me passionately in front of everyone. The

to me, "Why not? Since you're severing ties with Pete for me, isn't it only right

we looked like a deeply affectionate couple. Pete's gaze toward me was filled with sarcasm. "I'm not doing it-"For

lips silenced my words, leaving me unable to speak. When the kiss finally

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