Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Pete's open palm in front of my eyes slowly clenched into a fist.

He could not hold himself back. Breathing heavily, he said, "Turn around and wait here. I have something to take care of. I'll be right back!"

I grabbed his hand, "Don't go!"

"What are you doing? He—"

I interrupted him, "I know. There's no need."

To avoid looking pitiful, I put on an indifferent face. "I found those girls for him."

The girls' giggles pierced my heart like knives. When I spoke again, my voice had a hint of pleading that I had not even noticed. "Can you take me away from here?"

Pete took a deep breath to suppress his anger. Taking my hand, he grinned mischievously. "Of course I can. I'll go anywhere with you!"

His action made the group of celebrities behind him hoot and whistle teasingly.

"Mr. Shelman, is this your wife? Introduce us to her!"

her too well! She's

I had seen before was probably Gabriela. She was the only one who stood still and bowed politely to

and nodded at her. It made the

even prettier when she

turned and scolded

fuss." Then, he put his arm around my shoulders and whispered, "Ari, do me a favor. Otherwise, they'll mock me behind my back!" Meeting Pete seemed to have dispelled some of the

this for you to save your face. But when they learn the truth later, you

to his car and shook his head carelessly. "I

with a dark expression. He had

behind him chattered in confusion, but he seemed not

them. Walking

he was so sure

would wait for him.

in front of it. With his arms crossed, he waited for Nicholas. When Nicholas

teasingly, "Nick."

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