Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0581

Nicholas' gaze was like an invisible rope, tightly binding my body and limbs in front of him. As I stared into his dark eyes, a sense of danger radiated from them, making me want to flee.

"There's nothing to see."

I quickly turned away, desperate to leave as fast as I could. His expression was so certain as if he was sure he could change my impression of him. And he really was confident. But I didn't want to play along anymore.

Instinctively, I raised my hands to my chest. And sure enough, a large hand brushed against my side, missing me by a fraction.

A small smirk tugged at my lips. I knew exactly what he was up to.

Before I could celebrate my small victory, his hand, brushing against my side, made a quick turn and gripped me tightly. In a dizzying twist, I found myself sitting on his lap, trapped between his body and the wooden desk.

I furrowed my brow and instinctively turned my head to look at him. "You said you wouldn't get close to me without my permission."

A mixture of disappointment and sadness flashed in his eyes. He slowly lowered his gaze, almost as if he dared not to look at me.

I just want

struggling with explanations, he

I didn't expect Nicholas to lock himself in the study for this reason. I would rather believe that he was simply angry about my accusation that everything was

ignored me for days, not sought out

see it!" I gritted my teeth, a surge of

"Let me go!"

"No."

from the fax machine and placed them in front of me on the desk, holding me even tighter. His sharp chin dug into

away, and the discomfort wouldn't ease. The

"Nicholas Hawk!"

his full name. He didn't respond, only

temperatures. His face was cold, yet his body was burning hot. Even the breath he exhaled

I calmed

Christopher. He's on the verge of bankruptcy and can't get loans from any bank, so he sent a few lowlifes to vent