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."

the firm, I updated Silas on the progress of the case, including the part where Cindy mentioned she was ill.

was when a figure dashed out of the bushes with a cold glint réflected off a blade in his hand. Clearly, he

1. me.

An angry male voice rang out, effectively stopping the figure in his

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

to see Nicholas, who wore a

the threat in front of my eyes.

I was still trying to reel from my shock two bodyguards got out of the van and grabbed the figure. Then, they pinned him

Nicholas turned around and hugged me.

clutched the front of Nicholas' windbreaker tightly. I wasn't afraid-it was just that I felt my nose tingling, which was something that I

rushed out and slashed my clothes with a blade. Back then, Nicholas had

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 hurt a lot had succumbed to her injuries a

I recomposed myself before pushing Nicholas

pretended to not notice his expression as I approached the figure who tried to hurt

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