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."

progress of the case, including the part where Cindy mentioned she

left the firm around the evening. That was when a figure dashed out of the bushes with a cold glint réflected off a blade in his hand. Clearly, he was aiming

1. me.

lost!" An angry male voice rang out, effectively stopping the

figure's hand. Then, he launched another kick at the figure, sending him toppling to the

my head to see Nicholas, who wore

my eyes. "Honey,

the van and grabbed the figure. Then, they pinned him against

situation was under control, Nicholas turned around and hugged me. Mom told me to come here.

just that I felt my nose tingling, which was something that I hadn't felt for a

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

spending a few days in the detention center. It was all thanks to my resourcefulness and intellect that I managed to survive. Yet now, he was the one

I recomposed myself before pushing Nicholas

I pretended to not notice his expression as I approached the figure who tried to hurt me. "Are... Are you Ms. Jones?" the man

was in his 30s. His face had gone red because the bodyguards were using their weight