Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0636

Beth observed me with an impassive expression, and I studied her in return.

It had been a while since I last saw her. She seemed sharper and more aloof now, her slightly furrowed brows giving off an air of indifference.

Nicholas's other secretary had once mentioned that her promotion was actually a demotion, but she didn't appear to be in such a situation.

I wondered what she had been through during this time. There was a faint, cold loneliness about her-a natural aura of isolation that often accompanies those in high positions without anyone to rely on.

Did she prefer who she was now, or did she miss the days when she worked closely with Nicholas? After all, back then, no one would have dared let her drink this much.

"Mrs. Hawk, this place isn't as simple as it seems. Whoever you're looking for, I can send someone to find them for you. Please leave as soon as possible," Beth said coldly.

I patted her shoulder as a farewell and moved to walk around her. "I know. I'll leave as soon as I find them. Since you're not too drunk, I won't stay with you anymore. See you around."

"Mrs. Hawk!" Beth called out, stopping me in my tracks.

at the reception desk. The VIP list here covers 70% of the

Fisher, who supposedly stepped back from the limelight, still holds such a firm position? "The intricacies here run far too

to look at her. "I thought

Hawk owns many enterprises. Even though I'm no longer by his side, I still work for him in a way." There was a hint of unspoken hardship in her words. Beth thought that if it weren't for Ariana, she wouldn't have been reassigned. And if she

pleading for her to return to Nicholas's

been too awkward.

I saw she was doing well and seemned content, it

enough to drink. If I drink any more, I'll genuinely be drunk." "Alright," I agreed. Given my unfamiliarity with the place, her help would be useful. "Do you know where Leo Fisher is?" Beth's expression grew serious. "I think so. There's an area that regular guests can't access on the second floor. That should be Leo's exclusive zone. I'll take you

stepped out of the restroom, a young man

into the restroom and didn't come out for ages. I was so worried I almost went in to find you!" Beth gave me an awkward smile. "Just a

the young man sulked. "Sure, I've been hoping every day for you to come, but you only

my

time you come,

was. Even knowing he was using me to provoke Beth, it was hard to

with such exasperation that it was