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...

Christopher grinned and said, "Let's talk

secluded private room in the restaurant. Christopher took the

piece of land. I personally handled the

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

be fulfilled. But what's in it

as useful as you say, have

do you really think I'm still a child?

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

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

looking for

"H-How is this possible?"

His face was a mirror of my

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