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!"

been hiding her too well! She's

probably Gabriela. She was the only one who stood still and bowed politely to

smiled and nodded at her. It made the guys cheer

prettier when she

and scolded

Otherwise, they'll mock me behind my back!" Meeting Pete seemed to have dispelled some of the misery that had been weighing on me. Being around happy people made me feel

do this for you to save your face. But when they

and shook his head carelessly. "I

the car, I saw Nicholas approaching with a dark expression. He had clearly heard the commotion, and his face was growing

girls behind him chattered in confusion, but he seemed

Walking

was so

would wait for him.

quickly closed my door and stood in front of it. With

teasingly, "Nick."

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