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 just catching up with

shoe against his mouth. His head turned uncontrollably to the side as a few bloodied teeth scattered from his

frowned as he looked at Christopher with a frigid gaze. "And what exactly were you planning to do

He finally realized why people had been

of Nicholas was from years back, during

then, 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

than a privileged

some caution around Nicholas, it was more to avoid unnecessary trouble than any genuine fear.

hope, Christopher

seems necessary. Besides, Ariana came here on her own. I didn't force her into anything. When she was little, I even held her in my arms, and

bring a generous gift to apologize in person another day. Tonight was

Christopher's chest as Nicholas ground his