Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0092

I didn't want to make too much of a splash at the class reunion,

I got up, washed up, and chose a vintage, white, linen top with delicate floral embroidery around the neckline and cuffs and paired it with light blue culottes made of the same material.

For accessories, I opted for a pair of small, exquisite diamond stud earrings and a fine platinum chain to add a touch of elegance to my neck.

Standing in front of the mirror, I carefully examined my appearance. I looked well-prepared but not overly extravagant, and I was quite satisfied.

Before leaving, I called Neal to check if there were any updates on the situation.

Since Silas couldn't assist me with the communication with the Hawk family anymore, I had to handle things on my own, even if it meant dealing with Nicholas directly.

I wanted to give myself some closure on this matter, even though Frances' confident attitude was clear and all the evidence seemed to suggest that I could only deal with the scapegoat, Brittany. The phone rang a few times before it was suddenly disconnected. Subsequent attempts were equally futile.

Neal might have been busy, so I had no choice but to give up and head out with my handbag.

I took a taxi to the address Yasmine had sent me for the gathering. Just as I was about to call her to ask which private room we were in, I heard someone shouting my name. "Ariana!"

The vaguely familiar voice made me pause. I turned around to see a few men in suits standing at the entrance of the lobby, waving at me.

They were dressed formally as if they were professional lawyers. Due to the distance, I couldn't make out their faces and felt even more confused.

However, Yasmine soon pushed past the men and ran out from behind them, exclaiming, "Oh, Hunter, you're in my way!"

out of my daze. I was so excited I almost clapped my thighs with joy. It quickly headed

bit emotional, regretting the first time that I had missed out on our

let alone female ones. In a class with only two female students, Yasmine and I were definitely the center

there for a reunion. Even Yasmine was in professional wear. Just as

agreement. "All our classmates are

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welcoming, and our relationship hadn't faded despite my silence over the years. The emotional dinner went on smoothly, leaving me with tears of

to karaoke. Yasmine, having had too much to drink, pulled me into a

sobbed, "Ari, the classmates are all very nice. If you need anything, just ask them for help. They're now lawyers in Radiant City, Flaken City, Kingsbury, and even

why they're all in suits today? It's to let you know that

while the

in court, but they were indeed remarkable. I never expected I'd

in the world of adults. There were 41 students in our class back then, and all 41

had their

let me abandon them. They've placed so much trust in me..." She gripped my hand tightly and continued, "Ari, we can't help you anymore. You can only rely on yourself

ously drunk,"

words in front of

was struck with such shock that I couldn't hear anything, and my body felt numb. It wasn't until Will used the microphone to call my name that I came back to my senses. "Ariana, what are you going to sing? I'll

jolted back to my senses, a lingering fear spread through

he targeted the

felt a coldness in my heart deeper than the coldest

All I knew was that I kept my mouth shut tightly, not wanting to involve