Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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A man shouldn't be pampered. They'd only learn to cherish things once they were sated every once in a while.

Early the next morning, I specifically instructed Wendy to tell Nicholas that I prepared breakfast for him and Claudia. Then, I took my bag and left.

I had no idea what kind of consensus Nicholas and Pete reached. After all, the only reason Jay Caldwell & Co. could reopen was that now it belonged to the Hawk Corporation.

But I couldn't care less. As long as I could work at the firm with Yasmine and Silas unaffected by the change, I'd be fine with it.

The three of us huddled in Silas's office, and Yasmine held my hand tightly. Concern filled her eyes. "Ari, are you okay? You should rest a bit longer."

"I'm fine actually," I said, blinking my dry eyes.

III recalled the past few weeks I spent alone abroad. All my tears had already dried up. back then.

"The doctor said my mom passed away without much suffering," I said calmly before shifting the topic.

"I'm sorry f

"I'm sorry for what happened before. I've always wanted to apologize, but I haven't

had the chance to." Looking solemn, I got up and started to explain.

Startled, both Yasmine and Silas sprang to their feet. "Don't, Ari. We should thank you instead. Otherwise, the law firm would've...."

"Is it really okay? What kind of deal did you make with Nicholas again?"

A sharp ache bloomed in my chest. My breathing suddenly became labored.

lean into her embrace if it weren't for the presence of other people. Silas was very close to Pete, after all. Not wanting to lose

account was a diary of my teenage dreams, then Yasmine was the only one with the key to that diary. She had

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my

that I was with Nicholas merely out

met her gaze. Her lips parted, as if wanting to say something but ultimately decided against it.

you can't hide it from me. You're clearly

lawyer Indeed. Though Silas was my senior, we hadn't interacted enough to be

you don't know me well," I replied

concern ceased once I countered him with this response. Looking uneasy, he adjusted his

"Sorry," he muttered.

I said

helped me outline the direction for my future work. "Are you

lately, I felt like non-litigation cases weren't enough

grow quickly and become as capable as I could. I also wanted fame. The last thing I wanted was to be plunged into another helpless situation again-I wanted to have my

currently going through a divorce. The woman has already filed a lawsuit. I think you'd be interested in

stack of documents, Silas flashed a smile at me. "I was worried

only one who looked surprised in the office. Clearly, Yasmine had known.

around for nearly one month for the handover. I'll continue to guide you during

further. It was obvious, in fact. As Pete's close friend, he couldn't possibly work for

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