"What did you say?" Nicholas sat up straight at the mention of Claudia's name. He grabbed the voice recorder I had thrown on the bed before glaring at me. "What happened to Claudia? Explain!" "Nothing much," I said wearily. "Just like I said, she's at the police station." "Ariana, what will it tak
Bathed in the twilight, Pete hunched over to embrace me. He was trembling even harder than I was. Instead of being as arrogant as usual, he was at a loss for words. He hesitated as if he wanted to comfort me but did not know how to begin. What he did not realize was that this single hug was worth a
"Alright. Don't worry about it. I've already sent her to the police station." I did not want to discuss those upsetting matters with Pete anymore and just wanted to get home quickly. But Pete was triggered when he heard "police station".Without any hesitation, he blurted out, "You contacted Neal?"
As the woman yanked hard, she pulled out a clump of hair. "I remember now! You're that slut everyone's been talking about online! "As a married woman yourself, you're not content with seducing other women's husbands, and now you're after mine!"She grabbed a cup of coffee and poured it all over me.
I could not make out what Yasmine was saying on the phone anymore as it slipped from my hand. Time seemed to slow down in an instant. Out of habit, I walked to my study and looked at the various case files spread across the desk. A bitter feeling welled up in my heart. It felt as if all the documen
I did not let go. The anger and resentment suppressed in my heart slowly grew from the moment I saw him. It was not until I tasted blood did I felt a hint of vengeful satisfaction. Nicholas endured the pain with fierce eyes. His handsome face was dark and covered with a terrifying layer of ice. Ev
Nicholas, who usually remained impassive no matter what happened, trembled for a moment. His face darkened. Though his lips moved, no words came out. Sometimes, silence was the best answer. "Just go. You've already driven me to the brink. What else can I fear from you?" I paused. My tears were not
Pregnant? Could I be carrying Nicholas's child? I did not know what the point of our marriage still was, or why I should bear his child. But in my near-unconscious state, my arm instinctively retreated under the blanket. Yasmine seemed to understand something. She whispered in my ear, "Ariana, we'