Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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"My mom's gone. What do I need Jones Corporation for? Do whatever you want with it." My voice was as flat as a straight line.

Mom lied to me. Money wasn't everything. No amount of wealth could bring her back, so what use was Jones Corporation to me now?

There was a long silence on the line. I thought I would cry, but for some reason, not a single tear would come.

I said, "Nicholas, could you come pick me up and take me home this one time?"

He was silent for a while before finally responding. "Ariana, what tricks are you playing now?"

"Just this once..."

This time, he didn't walk slowly on purpose. Instead, he strode briskly. Though he looked worn from traveling overnight, his handsomeness still shone through. Though he appeared somewhat aloof, I noticed the warmth and care he showed me upon seeing

said, everything returned to the way it was. He embraced me warmly, giving me the most comforting hug I had received in a long

if you

at him in his embrace and stood on tiptoe to kiss his chin. The stubble on his chin pressed against my lips, causing a subtle itch. "Honey," I called out softly. "I

tensed slightly at my words. There was a hint of compassion in his embrace as he gently rubbed my head. "You haven't called

arms around his waist through his white

I murmured, "Nicholas, I have nothing left now. You're all

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couldn't help but think, "Mom, look, I've spent all our money, but I couldn't buy back your life. Was it that

I'll visit your grave and give you as much as I

him, hugged me back with equal strength. Nicholas and I could still communicate normally as long as it didn't involve Claudia. He respected my wishes and helped me transport Mom's body back to the

to be irritating. It felt like something was gnawing at my heart as if

the most prominent position and received condolences from the guests. I put