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?"

peaceful. How could he not

to comfort her. "Don't be silly. Be good and stay here with Arianna to get ready. You'll be

I'll stay here

my forehead. "Don't tire yourself out. Take care of your health. Tell me if

of Claudia by playfully

on now. The sooner we

and warned, "Arianna isn't feeling well today. Take care of her. If

and dragged

at her, his tone becoming stern.

me before reluctantly saying, "I

abroad. Don't be too hard on