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 said, "Let's

following him into a secluded private room in the restaurant.

handled the planning documents, intending to open an ecological zoo as

haven't fulfilled this promise. A father should keep his

should be fulfilled. But what's in it for

as useful as you say, have Mr. Preston

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

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

took an hour of negotiation. 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

I was satisfied with the outcome. I pulled out the photo of Claudia and Nelson kissing in the car and pushed it

her will be much more effective than looking for

"H-How is this possible?"

etched across his face. His face was a mirror of my own reaction

a 20-year-old girl would be entangled with a man