Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0137

As shameless as he always was, Nicholas tried to cozy up to me again, but I shoved him away with a slap.

"Say whatever you want," I said as I escaped from his embrace once more. "But as someone who stands by the truth, I have to say this. I just had low blood sugar. I'm going to meet Yasmine for dinner now." He licked the trace of my blood on his lips, clearly displeased with my reaction. "Your husband is right here. Can't I join you for dinner?"

I nodded. "I'm giving up on all that so-called competitiveness. From now on, spend all your time with Claudia. I don't need it."

His expression changed slightly as he grabbed my arm. "Are you trying to start a fight with me?"

"No," I replied with a faint smile. "But I think if you truly saw yourself as my husband, you wouldn't want me to compete with anyone else."

He paused, his sharp eyes flickering for a moment before he stood up and followed me out.

I glanced at him as he quickly closed the gap between us, taking a few long strides to catch up and beat me to the elevator, pressing

the button first.

His slender fingers touched the metal panel while he exuded at restrained aura of control and composure. The next second, the illusion shattered.

"Isn't it the CEO's privilege to press

Normally, Beth was the one who pressed the elevator

but didn't voice my thoughts. Instead, I simply said, "Whatever

perk of the private elevator was that it was availle 24/7,

in a flash-i was pressed against the smooth, mirror-like elevator wall by him. But this time, the kiss was gentle, almost appeasing.

the confined space amplifying the intimate, almost suffocating

don't know why you'd think that," I answered, turning my

away.

where I looked,

face,

trying to reason with me.

his face.

times you've instinctively said 'no' to me

face away and added, "You

about wome

like to take my woman to dinner

coat and pulled out his phone. The screen It