Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

"Yasmine, check the brooch. Claudia will probably reveal my photos in the second half," I said.

Yasmine had worn a sunflower brooch on her outfit today, equipped with a portable recording device to capture the events at the scene.

She nodded with a serious expression. "Don't worry. It's all set."

She took my hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. I returned the gesture, feeling a thin layer of sweat on both our palms.

Suddenly, she whispered, "They're coming!"

I looked up to see Leo slowly pushing Nelson's wheelchair toward us. Nelson sat in the chair, smiling with feigned kindness. "Ari, I knew you'd show up. Why not say hello to me?"

As he leaned forward to grab my hand, I quickly stood from my seat, avoiding him.

Once, I had asked Nelson for help, and he had always claimed to care for me deeply, often holding and stroking my hand.

At the time, I thought it was a parent's affectionate gesture toward a child. Looking back now, the signs had been there all along.

of land to

so straightforward, Ari. Let's step aside

push him toward the exit. When I glanced at Yasmine, I saw that Leo had

have I told you? We broke up! Return the things I gave you-it annoys me to see

heart sank, and I tried to move toward it, but Nelson's secretary stopped me. "Ms.

venue, Nelson didn't mince words. "Ari, you've seen

tightly, I stared at him in silence. "What now? Are you going to threaten me too? How much are you demanding I

expression still one of apparent benevolence. Yet, beneath

only ever liked

harm you. I've

many times,

not. I truly care

Ar

so-called care...