Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

I faked my surprise as I stepped up and waved at Harry warmly. Harry's body tensed up a little when he saw me, but I turned a blind eye to it.

I gave him a small hug, just like how I usually would when I was young, before tactfully standing back behind Nicholas. My actions were smooth and flawless, while my gaze was pure and innocent.

It was almost as if Pete and I were purely friends like there was nothing more than friendship between us.

When I grabbed Nicholas' arm and looked at him, I realized the amusement on his expression had faded as he looked at me coldly.

His gaze was cunning and collected like a poisonous snake, hiding all his emotions behind.

I smiled at him and said, "Harry has always treated me well since I was young. Why don't we treat Harry to a meal? Is that alright with you?"

Nicholas looked at me coldly, no longer hiding his dissatisfaction. At that moment, his gaze felt like a sharp knife stabbing into my body.

Silas noticed that there was something wrong between Nicholas and I. So, he chimed in and said, "Mr. Shelman and I have just finished our discussion. Since that's the case, then I won't disturb your small reunion." "Honey, could you take care of Harry for me? I'll walk Mr. Harmon out on Harry's behalf."

with him and needed someone to walk Silas out. Hence, my proposition was neither abrupt nor

gently, or if it was because I had called him "Honey", but

"Come back quickly. You just need to walk him to

gaze was fixed on Silas. He didn't want me to go

help but shiver

you sure that's fine?"

was curious as to what he had just discussed with Harry.

anything. "The situation is slightly more complicated than I had originally thought. Do you know that Marcus' wife, Lucia Goodwin, is

went down in Marcus' company, Marcus

to inform him about the situation, Lucia had overheard everything. She was so worked up

mix as they want an explanation from Pete. "They're threatening to have Lucia divorce Marcus if they're not happy with the results. Almost everyone knows how much Marcus

tight leash. It's his punishment, just as