Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0543

"Nich..." As Nicholas leaned in suddenly, I immediately fell silent. I did not doubt that if I said even one more word, his lips would press down without hesitation.

Our faces were inches apart. The intimate sound of our breaths tangled, slipping directly into each other's ears. The faint scent of tobacco grew increasingly heated. Unable to bear it, I shoved him hard.

Nicholas' dark eyes held a faint red glow, and his entire body seemed taut with restrained heat. For a moment, I thought he might snap and tear away the barriers separating us.

But he closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them, there was a trace of regret in his dark gaze. His voice was laced with mockery as he asked, "Why stop now?"

I pressed my lips tightly together. I didn't dare to utter another word under the weight of his predatory stare.

Nicholas didn't seem to care for a reply. He turned and strode off, opening one door after another on the first floor as if he owned the place.

By the third door, he couldn't help but complain, "What is this, a model home?"

it was not entirely wrong, but at least

my mom passed, anything unnecessary was burned. I hadn't planned to stay long in the country, so I only prepared essentials. The other rooms lacked bedding since I didn't see the point in spending money on

only usable bedding in this house is in my room and the ones for Wendy and Tabitha. There's nothing extra,"

gaze darkened as he said, "Fine. I'll take

at his watch and added

process his audacity, he began heading upstairs.

room isn't appropriate

than me,

voice seemed to press down on me. "I could take a guest room, but I hurt my back. Do you expect me to sleep on such a hard bedboard? There's no mattress, and not even

faintly as he pressed his lips together. 'And I only hurt my back because you

my lip, seething. Since when was Nicholas this

bring over some bedding!" I finally

told you, Beth isn't with me anymore," he explained

one secretary! And it's not like you have clothes here either! Just leave, or I'll call