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,

a secluded private room in the restaurant. Christopher took the seat opposite me and spoke

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

haven't fulfilled this promise.

A child's wish should be

recommend is as useful as you say, have Mr. Preston

Newton, do you really think I'm still a child? Do you expect me to believe in such

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

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 my own

out the photo of Claudia and Nelson

her will be much more effective than looking for me. Heroes

"H-How is this possible?"

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

have thought a 20-year-old girl would be