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

told you not

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 if he would truly be on my

was something unexplainable stirring inside me. It was better if he

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

what are you trying to

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

glanced at the guards holding him. "Let him

off my shoes, which were dirty from that

me off the ground. My legs flailed as I realized I

down, Nicholas!" I frowned as I looked at

turning me around to pull me into his arms. With a

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