Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0517

"Oh?" Christopher chuckled softly. "Ariana, you really do resemble Mr. Jones."

His words sounded complimentary, but his tone made me uncomfortable. The way he laughed reminded me of a snake with broken fangs flicking its tongue. It didn't bite, but it was unsettling all the same.

I felt a wave of frustration rise. How had Nicholas managed to navigate these negotiations with so many slippery players? Just dealing with Christopher alone had me drained.

Suppressing my emotions, I tilted my head slightly and smiled at Christopher. "Well, I am his daughter, after all. I can't help but take after him."

Christopher stroked his chin thoughtfully, deep in contemplation.

Lately, bank loans had become challenging to secure, which was putting a strain on his plans. If he wanted to participate in the bidding, he had no confidence in securing that piece of land. Otherwise, he wouldn't resort to such desperate measures.

But taking that step...

moment's hesitation, Christopher grinned and

in the restaurant. Christopher took the seat opposite me

that piece of land. I personally handled the planning documents, intending to open an ecological zoo as a birthday

though now he's almost ten, I still haven't fulfilled this promise. A father should keep his word, don't you

child's wish should be fulfilled. But

the contact you recommend is as useful as you say, have Mr.

my fingers on the table twice. "Mr. Newton, do you really think I'm still a child? Do you expect me to believe in such empty

a blade. This wasn't an ordinary lunch meeting for either of us. We were both here with our own

He finally agreed to sign a guarantee that he wouldn't engage in malicious competition with Jones Corporation for the next ten years. Dealing with him was much more challenging than communicating

with the outcome. I pulled out the photo of Claudia and Nelson kissing in the car and pushed it face down toward

than looking

"H-How is this possible?"

at the photo, disbelief etched across his face. His face was a mirror of my own

would be entangled