Nicholas's expression darkened. It was his first time snapping at Jasmine, and I thought he'd lost his mind. She was his fiancée, after all. What was I even to him?"I'm the one who should leave," I blurted out as I was feeling somewhat distracted.The argument at the door suddenly came to a halt. S
Without Nicholas's restraint, I could uneasily untie the bow with my teeth, but I still felt humiliated as I put on my torn clothes. Wiping my tears, I put on my coat and left Jasmine's place promptly. I texted Yasmine, informing her to not find me an assistant anymore. I could no longer wait and w
As expected, Douglas accepted the job as my assistant without even discussing the salary. He emptied his luggage and filled his suitcase with daily necessities and light clothing.The next day, we flew to Idlewild. The party representative was a highly influential company, and they promptly arranged
The room smelled pleasant, but I nearly suffocated. Nicholas's grip around me was so tight that I was becoming breathless. "Let me go…" I murmured, yet he remained unmoved. "I don't know how you feel about me now, but we don't stand a chance anymore."Nicholas stiffened. However, he continued to ho
I reflexively raised my hand to cover my neck, but it was already too late. Seemingly having anticipated my move, Nicholas grabbed my wrist midair. His grip on my wrist tightened, causing my fingers to turn pale. He was using a lot of force.Petrified, I intended to avoid him and jerked my head asi
The tension in the air seemed to dissipate when I saw Pete's name. Telling Douglas to return to the hotel first, I answered Pete's call under the street's neon lights."Ariana." Pete's gentle voice came through the receiver. "What made you think of calling me? Aren't you busy?" I asked, smiling. "
I could see the moon over Pete's head and a very bright star beside it, but he couldn't see them.In a voice filled with disappointment, he asked, "In your heart, have we always been just two separate individuals? Have you never thought about relying on me?"I felt a bit angry. Pete was speaking to
After sending the message, I felt a huge sense of relief. I wasn't sure if I was telling Nicholas to keep his distance or reminding myself to do so. Every time I was with him, my heart felt uneasy.In any case, I decided that my future was going to be with Pete.When I returned to the hotel room,