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 watered from the

I told you not

let things slide because Nicholas chose to protect

was something unexplainable stirring inside me.

narrowed my eyes. "I won't let her

"Ariana, what are you trying to

meet again in court. Remember, Christopher, if anyone dares to take your case or even defend you for a second, they're crossing

the guards holding him.

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

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

down, Nicholas!" I frowned as I

held me tighter, turning me around to pull me into his arms. With a gentle pat on my hip, he murmured,

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