Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas)
Chapter 181

Chapter 0181

When I arrived at the hospital, Claudia was lying in bed fiddling with her phone. She looked much healthier compared to Nicholas' pale complexion yesterday.

I straightened my posture and called out to her solemnly. "Claudia!"

She had been focused on her phone and immediately sat up in fright when she heard my voice. Feeling embarrassed, her cheeks turned red as she asked, "Ariana, why are you here?"

"I heard no one could replace you yesterday." Then, she came to her senses and smiled at me mockingly. "Shouldn't you be hiding in your room with your windows tightly shut while you cry alone in your dark room?

She gave me a once-over and continued, "It seems like your skills in seducing Nick isn't that impressive after all. So many people have seen your body. You no longer have any right to stay by Nick's side!"

I looked down with a small smile on my lips. No one could contact me yesterday as I had turned my phone off to ensure I would get a good rest. Otherwise, I would not be able to sleep with my phone ringing constantly.

Unexpectedly, Claudia had assumed that I was scared and had gone into hiding. But no matter how scared I was, I wouldn't let her off so easily. I would step into the light and ensure she remained trapped in my shadow, giving her a true taste of darkness. "So, you're admitting that you were the one behind this, right?"

"Ariana, haven't I admitted to several things? I admitted that I was the cause of your unhappy marriage. I admitted to framing you and

even admitted that I hated you.

"But now, you're just a slut that everyone hates, while I'm still Ni precious princess. What can you do to me?

"Ariana, why don't you work with me to send Yasmine abroad? Il tell everyone that the photo was fake and clear your name. What do you Before she could finish her sentence, I grabbed her hair and gave her two harsh slaps!

She screamed as I looked down at her and said, "Nicholas can

protect you now, but do you think he would be able to protect you forever? I have enough time to play with you!*

"Y-You-

Claudia was dumbfounded after being slapped by me. She sat there trembling on the floor, barely able to get a complete sentence out.

It took her some time before she managed to say, "Ariana, how dare you hit me!"

I slapped her again. "You should be more mindful of what you say to me. Don't be respectful. Consider this a lesson for you to remember!" "N-No one has ever dared to hit me!"

Upon hearing that, I slapped her again.

She screamed and shouted, "Ariana, I'll make sure Nicholas kills you!"

So, I slapped her once again.

Claudia began to tremble as she looked at me with fear in her eyes as if I had traumatized her. She could only sit there and shake her head.

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I immediately lost interest after seeing her in such a state. Some people were born evil, yet they had been protected so carefully that they were more fragile than a porcelain vase. Clapping my hands, I turned to the door and called out, "You can come in now."

I hadn't come to the hospital alone. I had called the police. Neal had also found out about my circumstances and had arranged for twor police officers to follow me to the hospital.

I knew Claudia would be the one behind the entire ordeal and

promised the police officers that they would not leave empty-handed.

Claudia's eyes had turned red from crying. She kept crying for Nicholas, but Nicholas did not appear no matter how hard she cried.

The VIP wards were particularly spacious and soundproof. If Nicholas wanted to help her, he could bail her out from the police station later!

Soon, Claudia changed her plan and looked at the two police.

officers pitifully. There was a sob in her voice as she said, "I would like to make a police report. Ariana assaulted me! The two of your were outside and probably heard the noise. She was the one who hit me!"

The two officers exchanged glances before putting handcuffs on her with disdain. Then, they said self-righteously, "We weren't outside just now. Ms. Jones, you told us that her face was already swollen when you came in, right?"