Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0250

In the restroom, Jasmine blocked my way, refusing to let me leave.

"Ms Jones, there's something I'm not sure if I should say or not."

I hardened my expression and said, "Move. If you shouldn't say it, then keep your mouth shut."

She pressed her back firmly against the door, her face pale as if I had bullied her.

"Nick and I are bound to get married eventually. What he's giving me now.

isn't even a tenth of what he used to give you. I envied you."

Her voice was soft, almost tender, especially when she spoke about the man she loved. Her eyes sparkled with a dreamy light..

"Whatever's going on with you two, it's none of my business."

I reached behind her to unlock the door, but she didn't even budge an inch.

Instead, she said, "I don't want you to hold a grudge against me and target. me because you think that I'm in your way. I have no ill will toward you.

"Nick treats me like his wife, and he wants to give me the best. Today, it just so happens that Jay Caldwell & Co. is yours. If it were any other firm, he'd still offend them to get business for Jassy Associates,

"He said he would take care of me, give me the best, and never let me suffer or get hurt.

that saying a few words cost nothing. He could say the same thing to anyone else. There was nothing special about

felt stifled as if a weight was pressing down on my chest. "You're overthinking it. It's just

way. I actually feel sorry for him in thed, he's only trying to atone for what happened

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it easier for

mocking smile. Jasmine really lived up to her

Atoning for

gaze, unable to stop the memory of Nicholas standing in front. of me, covered in blood. He had threatened me with his health, all for the sake of atoning for Claudia. Atoning for his

emotions.

not

cheek, giving me the chance to unlock the door behind her. Just as I pulled

of us ended up

man who walked in stood

a dark grey suit adorned with tiny sparkling crystals. The crystals were like natural reflectors that highlighted his sharp, striking features. His jawline, in particular, was

crossed his usually cold eyes. He

hurt yourself anywhere?" His hands gripped my shoulders as he looked over my head, checking me

said, the sight of him only made me feel even more disgusted.

hands and stood still for a full

still look so

time I saw him was

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my

had a single peaceful day. I'd worried about the divorce and Jay Caldwell &