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.

his mouth, silencing him instantly as his eyes watered from the

you not to

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

inside me. It was

her go, and you're not

what are you trying

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

the guards holding him.

off my shoes, which were dirty from that mess,

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

down, Nicholas!" I frowned as

around to pull me into his arms. With

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