Chapter 0531

Christopher trembled as I stepped toward him. Although each of my steps was graceful and unhurried, they seemed to fill him with dread.

At that moment, I felt like I was some kind of demon. Why else would it take so many bodyguards to hold Christopher down?

I did not doubt that, if they let him go, he would bolt from me and Nicholas as far as he could.

I smiled faintly, but my voice came out cold and sharp. "Do you remember what I said?"

Christopher stammered, desperate to defend himself. "Ariana, I didn't do anything to you! It was all that woman's fault! She's the one who filled my head with lies!"

My back went rigid. Sure enough, Nicholas cut in, "Which woman?"

'S-She is..." Christopher didn't get to finish.

part of his mouth, silencing him instantly as his eyes

you not to

I once was, the kind who would let things slide because Nicholas chose to protect Claudia. This time, he

unexplainable stirring inside me. It was better if he

narrowed my eyes. "I won't let her go, and you're not

began struggling. "Ariana, what are you trying to do? What do

nothing much. Just hoping we'll meet again in court. Remember, Christopher, if anyone dares to take your case or even defend

guards holding him. "Let him

chaos settled, Douglas arrived. Spotting my car, I kicked off my shoes, which were dirty from that mess, and started

couple of steps, strong hands wrapped around my waist, lifting me off the ground.

frowned as I looked at

didn't let go. Instead, he held me tighter, turning me around to pull me into his arms. With a gentle pat on my hip, he murmured, "Don't

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