Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

I waited in our marital home until night fell. I reached out, tracing the outline of the tall buildings and Nicholas. The night was as dark as ink, and the glass windows reflected my exhausted face. It felt like I already knew the outcome, yet I was reluctant to let go.

The clock's hands had just moved to midnight when my phone rang abruptly.

"Ariana, the police have surrounded the Coral Villa. If you want Nick to die, let them come in and arrest me!"

It was a message, a blatant provocation from Claudia. I reached out and wiped the window frantically. I couldn't erase my frustration, only leaving a hand full of dust.

I admitted that Claudia's threat had indeed affected me. As she said, if she weren't there, Nicholas would likely be gone too.

I didn't know how much of today's situation was due to the harm I caused Nicholas, but I couldn't ignore the fact that I wasn't innocent.

I got up and walked to the fish tank. I took out the tiny, stinking fish bodies and buried them in the garden soil of the villa.

I let out an ironic laugh. Letting Claudia go? I drove the trowel hard into the dirt. Counting this time, I couldn't even keep track of how many times I had let Claudia off for Nicholas.

Douglas had been waiting outside the villa for me. Upon seeing me come out, he took me straight to the hospital.

Fortunately, I had continuously been taking measures to protect the pregnancy. So, despite some instability, everything remained fine. Neal was quick. In less than three days, he had already uncovered the details of the case. He came to see me, looking

all over," I

Hawk has been putting some pressure. You told me not to tell him

I can't keep this from him any longer. It's against

a visit, leave it to me. I'll find a chance

before asking, "What did

case, Neal's

upon herself. Thankfully, her testimony helped me dig up some details. They only erased the

some footage. Although it isn't direct evidence, we can deduce what Claudia did

softly. "So

Neal calmly, my expression devoid of excess emotion. However, Neal's voice sped up

I can

pulled out a document from his briefcase. It was the final list after

and Nicholas to think that Daniel had died of natural causes,

there

handed it to Douglas, speaking softly. "Help me arrange a meeting with Nicholas at Jones Corporation tomorrow. Make sure he