Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0521

The car jolted violently a few times.

I must have been heavily drugged because it looked as if a fist had sprouted on the window. The door flew open with a powerful pull, and Christopher was hurled out right before my eyes.

The thud of his body hitting the ground made my heart race. Although I couldn't see outside, the sound of heavy breathing and the clash of fists had me trembling uncontrollably.

Was I saved? It felt surreal. One moment, I was desperately planning my escape, and the next, I was suddenly safe.

My body went limp, sinking into the backseat. My already muddled mind blanked out, and all I could do was let my tears flow as relief washed over me.

Christopher's pleas grew weaker with each word. From his tone, I knew this wasn't some hallucination. I was really saved.

Only my tears seemed able to resonate with the magnitude of this unexpected rescue. I couldn't bear to imagine what would've happened if I had ended up on Nelson's bed.

ceiling, I heard Christopher crying as he begged, "Mr. Hawk! She is fine! Please, I didn't do anything to her. I was just... I was

plea was abruptly cut short by the sharp impact of a custom leather shoe against his mouth. His head turned uncontrollably to the side as a few bloodied teeth scattered from

at Christopher with a frigid gaze. "And what exactly were you

been telling him, "Nicholas Hawk is nothing like

was from years back,

Nicholas had a warm, polite smile and a courteous demeanor. Although his demands were uncompromising, he knew how to use the power of wealth that somehow didn't leave people feeling resentful. Christopher had even told others that Nicholas lacked the ruthlessness needed

Nicholas had now become one of the top business moguls in Radiant City, Christopher still thought of him as nothing more than a privileged heir who only knew how to throw money around. To

unnecessary trouble than any genuine fear. After all, people with a soft heart

Christopher

Hawk, I know you're a man of sentiment, but this fuss over a woman hardly seems necessary. Besides, Ariana came here on her own. I didn't force her into anything. When she was little, I even held her

generous gift to apologize in person another day. Tonight was all my own fault, really! I

as Nicholas ground his heel against his ribs, snapping