Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0591

Nicholas stared coldly at Claudia, who stubbornly met his gaze. No one else in the room reacted much.

"What else have you done? Tell me everything now, or the consequences will be worse if I find out later," Nicholas demanded, his tone sharp and commanding.

Claudia bit her lip hard. It was hard to tell whether it was due to overwhelming emotion or sheer frustration with Nicholas, but a faint flush appeared on her pale cheeks.

*Nick, did you come here because of what Ariana had told you? You just believe everything she says!"

Tears began rolling down her cheeks as her voice trembled, laced with stubborn sobs. "If you trust her so much, why even ask me? Whatever I say doesn't matter anyway. In the end, it's always her word over mine.'

Her accusations were aimed squarely at me, yet I had no desire to respond. I'd grown numb after all I'd endured. Whether accused falsely or not, it no longer stirred any emotion.

quiet sobs. Nicholas and I stood there watching her without a

out

caring about me, Nick? Three years ago,

injured, and her pale complexion made her seem

exactly feel sorry for her, I certainly had no

Claudia, a barrier outsiders could never break. Whether their connection was positive or toxic, no one else could intrude on

and I could see how much this was affecting him. I gently patted the back of his hand and stood up

need me to arrange for a supply

extreme, too fiery-an entanglement of life and death. As long as it didn't drag me into their

my wrist, preventing me from walking away. His face was full of shock

twisting the truth. I promised her that

laugh softly. I didn't mean