Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

After Nicholas was finally done dealing with the reporters, he led me backstage.

Claudia was very surprised to see me and Nicholas going into the room arm-in-arm. Her small face contorted with rage, and her eyes nearly popped out.

She raised her voice as she demanded, "Nick! Why is Arianna here?"

Claudia's reaction was quite amusing. The person who was gloating to me just yesterday now looked like a deflated balloon.

Tilting my head, I said casually, "This incident has affected me too. Your brother and I talked about it, so I'm taking this opportunity to clear things up as well. We can address the lawsuit I filed against Cindy and his wife too." "Sorry, Claudia. This was a last-minute decision." I smiled at Claudia. "Claudia, you don't mind, do you? Don't worry, you'll still be the focus here today. It won't affect you at all."

Claudia stomped her foot and ran to Nicholas's side. She pleaded, "Nick, how could you do this?"

stepsister. His home life was finally peaceful. How could he not be happy? Even though Claudia was about to lash out, he just thought she looked cute when she pleaded with him.

"Don't be silly. Be good and stay here with Arianna to get ready. You'll be the most beautiful princess on camera

said softly, "You go ahead and take care of things. I'll stay here with Claudia.

yourself out. Take care of your health. Tell me if you feel unwell, I'll take you home immediately." He

deliberately acted affectionately with him in front of Claudia by playfully pushing his shoulder shyly. I sneaked a glance

now. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can

worried. He looked at Claudia and warned, "Arianna isn't feeling well today. Take care

Claudia pouted and dragged

her, his tone

at me before reluctantly saying, "I got

hand and said understandingly, "Claudia's about to go abroad. Don't be too