Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0116

After Cindy's studio posted her latest update, Ariana was bashed so hard on the Internet that her name became a trending topic on Twitter. It wasn't that popular compared to the other topics, but it still sparked discussions among Twitter users. "Lawyers are willing to take any court cases just for the sake of money!"

"Those who cheat on their partners deserve to die! I hope those who condone cheating are surrounded by cheaters!"

"But she's Cindy Carlson, my childhood crush! If I were him, I'd rather become a sidepiece as well!"

"Go to hell, Cindy! She doesn't deserve to be with my beloved Zachary!"

There were so many comments representing various angles on the Internet. I never browsed the Internet. Frances, whom I hadn't met for a long time, was the one who

told me about this incident.

She seemed to show a lot of concern toward me. Perhaps she thought that Nicholas and I had reconciled, so she wanted to use the opportunity to patch up her relationship with me. She was mean toward me in the past, after all. Frances assigned two bodyguards to me just in case something were to happen.

"Thanks, Frances. Tell them to wait for me outside Jay Caldwell & Co. I'll be there soon."

I updated Silas on the progress of the case, including the part where Cindy

evening. That was when a figure dashed out of the bushes with a cold glint réflected off a blade in

1. me.

voice rang out, effectively stopping the figure

the same time, the voice's owner kicked the blade out of the figure's hand. Then, he launched another kick

my head to see Nicholas, who wore

the threat in front of my eyes.

to reel from my shock two bodyguards got out of the van and grabbed the figure. Then, they pinned him against the hood

around and hugged me. Mom told me to come here. Are you alright? Did

could feel my hands trembling violently while I clutched the front of Nicholas' windbreaker tightly. I wasn't afraid-it was just that I felt my nose

slashed my clothes with a blade. Back then, Nicholas had completely ignored me. All he cared about

to my resourcefulness and intellect that I managed to survive. Yet now, he was the one hugging me and asking if I got hurt. Unfortunately, the Ariana who got

I recomposed myself

But now, I didn't want to suck up to him at all. I pretended to not notice

looked like he was in his 30s. His face had gone red because