Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

That was good. I was sure that the woman in question came from a good family, considering that Harry had approved of her. It would not be a bad thing either if Pete could get along with her. "That's great. It's been so long since I've seen him. Harry, could you help relay my congratulations to Pete?"

I raised my wine glass as I spoke. It was my first drop of alcohol tonight.

Nicholas was also slightly interested in the conversation after hearing that Pete was planning to go abroad and began asking questions in "concern".

I wasn't in the mood to listen to their conversation, so I began to slowly sip on my wine. Before I knew it, I had already drunk more than a few glasses.

The wine was delicious. But just as I was about to take another sip, Nicholas gripped my wine glass, stopping me from drinking.

I didn't even hear what he had said to Harry when he suddenly carried me bridal style. I waved Harry goodbye over his shoulders and told him I'd visit him tomorrow.

Nicholas was a little rough as he stuffed me into his car. I wasn't drunk, but I felt like all of my senses seemed to be extra sensitive.

I used my long hair to cover my hair and laid on Nicholas' back, pretending to be drunk.

Nicholas assumed I was drunk and said softly, "There's no need for you to go out tomorrow."

I opened my eyes after hearing his

Nicholas bent down and combed my hair away, only to find out that

he made some tea for me to drink. He had even helped me wipe my face and changed

side, just like how he did the night before, but

up from the bed, he said gently, "Go

if I was a talented actress only seconds ago. It was only then did I realized that Nicholas just had not called me out when I had faked being drunk. But then again, there

...

awoken by a call from Jasmine. She said that she wanted to meet me one last time

not believe that Jasmine would leave just like that. After all, Claudia was a stark reminder of how soft-hearted Nicholas could be. Nicholas was always lenient and kind to the people he cared about.

off and ended the call. Then, I messaged Douglas and asked him to

the Goodwins weren't considered to be part of high society, they had risen exponentially in status after Lucia had

Instead of meeting

assumed Lucia's family would be feeling sad after losing their child, but Karen just seemed to be pissed as her words were harsh

you've lost yours? How can you seduce your family friend after failing to keep your husband by

time listening to such words. My relationship with Pete had never been a secret. Not to mention, some people had