Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas)
Chapter 136

Chapter 0136

As soon as the question slipped out, I felt a pang of regret.

When I noticed the obvious amusement on Nicho. face, which he didn't have time to hide, I asked myself how I could have lost my composure so easily.

However, he didn't give me a chance to regret it. He tilted his head. with his thumb covering the hickey on his neck, the veins on the back of his hand showing his restraint.

He coldly reprimanded, "If it weren't for you, my relationship with Claudia wouldn't be as fragile as it is now."

"Are you saying I'm unnecessary?" I retorted. It felt like someone had punched me hard in the chest, causing my heart to shrink.

uncontrollably.

In just a few seconds, the man who had been expressing his love for me was now looking at me with an expression of disdain.

I raised my stiff hand, wanting to reach out to him. I didn't want things to become tense between us at this moment.

He was so close, yet he avoided my touch. He raised his hand to adjust his tie, his gaze deep and calm as he looked at me and said, No."

"Then what?" I didn't understand what else the statement could

mean other than blame.

He narrowed his eyes and let out a faint laugh. "You look really stupid when you're jealous."

I was speechless for a second. As I breathed a sigh of relief, I also

felt a sense of ease. I knew it. I knew this was the real Nicholas.

If he had seriously explained what had happened between him and Claudia or said something ridiculous like preferring me over her, I would have found it strange.

I might as well go. pe happy to treat

I let out a soft laugh and stood up. Instead of t have dinner with Yasmine. I'm sure someone wi me warmly instead of giving me the cold shoulder."

"You're leaving?" He squeezed out the words through gritted teeth.

"Yeah, I'm not in the habit of sticking around to be insulted."

"Why are you so sensitive? Can't you even take some light criticism?"

Without looking back, I walked out while waving my hand dismissively in the air behind me, not sparing him another glance.

Behind me, Nicholas made no sound other than a suppressed gasp. Just as I reached the office door, My vision suddenly went black.

I had stood up too quickly, and my body, which was already teetering on the brink, nearly crashed into the door. My lower abdomen slammed into the doorknob, sending a wave of pain so intense I almost fainted.

But I forced myself to remain calm and pretend nothing was wrong. In the darkness, I managed a slight emile and gently pushed away his hand as he rushed over to support me.

"I'm fine," I said, blinking in the dark, trying to convince him that I could still see.

Already dizzy, the feeling of the world spinning intensified when he lifted me into his arms. By the time I regained my senses and my Vision began to clear, his handsome face was closing in on mine without hesitation.

I hissed, wincing in pain. He didn't kiss me. Instead, he bit down hard on the corner of my lips. Instantly, the taste of! od swirled between our tongues.

He wickedly licked my wound, a mischievous smile playing on his face. "Mrs. Hawk, what a clever woman you are," he remarked.

The pain he caused made me pull back, pressing my lips together as I looked at him in confusion, frowning.

"You do know how to use your strengths to enhance your core competitiveness," he said seriously.

Somehow, I detected a hint of praise in his words. If I were hist employee, I'd think without a doubt that my boss was about to give me a raise.

He kissed me again, pecking at my lips like a chick pecking at grains as if this was the reward he was giving me.

"Nicholas Hawk, if you've behaved like my husband, then what is. there left for me to compete for?" I thought.

"Let me see if your face is warm," he shamelessly said.

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