Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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.

mouth, silencing him instantly as

you not to

the same person I once was, the kind who would let things slide because Nicholas chose to protect Claudia. This time, he couldn't step in-who knew

was something unexplainable stirring inside me. It was better if he didn't

narrowed my eyes. "I won't let her

"Ariana, what are you

we'll meet again in court. Remember, Christopher, if anyone dares to take your case or even defend you for

the guards holding him. "Let him

my car, I kicked off my shoes,

steps, strong hands wrapped around my waist, lifting me off the ground. My legs flailed as I realized I was

down, Nicholas!" I frowned as I looked at

tighter, turning me around to pull me into