Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Nicholas pondered for a moment. He calmly smiled and said, "Then you shall see if you can still reach him."

He turned to leave, taking a few steps before stopping and glancing back at me. With a condescending air, he said, "You're free to go now." This time, Nicholas really left. His dark silhouette almost blended into the night.

I rushed forward, grabbing the back of his coat and shaking it violently. "Nicholas, what have you done to him?"

When it came to strength, I was never a match for Nicholas. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't budge him an inch.

He seized my wrist and looked at me coldly. "Don't say I didn't warn you. If you hesitate any longer, you might never see him again!"

He pried my fingers off his sleeve one by one. His eyes were locked on mine as he straightened his clothes.

"When you come begging me for help again, I won't be as lenient as I am today."

abruptly turned away. Nicholas knew that if he didn't leave now, he might forcibly take me away. But he also understood that while he could take me with him, he couldn't take my heart. Jasmine was right. He

to return to him of her own

unfamiliar city, I had nowhere to go. I spent the entire night sitting downstairs at Yasmine's parents' hotel. I kept dialing Pete's number, but I couldn't reach him

everything was under control. All I could do was

vague promises that she would be released soon. I felt so diffident. They couldn't wait any longer,

well. If something had happened to Pete

upcoming products of Marcus's company to a competitor.

They also faced massive compensation claims from investors, not to mention the lost research

at home. The police have already been there. They haven't taken him away yet. However, things will spiral out of control if we don't find a better solution soon." Silas's tone

course, I understood. Although Silas didn't spell it out, it was obvious why Pete had suddenly rebelled against his

it felt like a heavy stone had settled in my chest, making it