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."

calm. However, I could sense a barely restrained fury in his eyes. As I was about to delve deeper into that look, he abruptly turned away. Nicholas knew that if he didn't leave now, he might

needed to do, he wanted me to return to him of her own accord. He wanted

I kept dialing

had to pretend everything was under control. All I

she would be released soon.

as well. If something had happened to Pete in Radiant City, there was no way

up. He leaked information about the upcoming products of Marcus's

work. They also faced massive compensation claims from investors, not

and Pete is being kept under tight control 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 was earnest. "Ariana,

why Pete had suddenly rebelled against his family. He

moment I realized this, it felt like a heavy stone had settled in