Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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Nicholas stepped closer, blocking out most of the light. He lowered his solemn gaze and suddenly gave a faint, sorrowful smile

"Stop messing around. Don't joke with me like this"

His smile faded as his lips pressed together, turning pale..

I turned my face away and said calmly, I'm not joking

"So you're upset. Tomorrow, I'll have Ms. Gardner contact some brands and send you some clothes and jewelry. How does that sound?"

He turned my shoulders toward me and leaned in to gently kiss my cheek. "I remember you used to love dressing up."

"Nicholas, is this what you do when there's a problem between us? Do you just choose another path to get what you want?"

My heart felt heavy, not just because of Pete but because of Nicholas.

and seeing him get hurt for me, this was the kind of love I had always dreamed of. But this love was forced upon me, achieved only by him dismissing all other possibilities. At this moment, I couldn't tell if fate or effort was to blame. Should my feelings really be

Would he laugh? He

I supposed to just give you up? I don't see anything wrong in trying to win

scare me." I shivered, my teeth chattering uncontrollably. I bit my tongue, and

eyes devoid of any light. "What are you afraid

Husband? Only family?

could possibly a scheming liar be my husband? If you were my husband, how could I rely on you and give myself

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my only family, I

up at him. "Good thing

body stiffened, disbelief written across his face. He seemed shocked that the woman who

harsh. I might not treat others well, but you're the only one I have a clear conscience with. I've never been this good to any other

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argued with

of the Hawk Corporation, but it was also his nature. He thought getting into a heated argument was undignified and beneath

seeing him stubbornly hold his ground was almost