At the banquet, I used the slight influence of alcohol to project an image of boldness and strength. I stood at the center of the stage, confidently discussing the present and future of Jones Corporation.Over the years, Douglas had not been idle. Of the 24 shareholders, some were still holding on a
I pressed my hand against Nicholas's shoulder, unable to suppress a sneer. "Mr. Hawk, you really are everywhere, always showing up uninvited like you've mastered the art.""Where I want to go, no one can stop me."As he spoke, his gaze traveled from the top of my head to my feet, lingering in a part
I ran out and bumped right into Pete, who had been searching for me. He steadied me, his gaze drifting over my head to glance behind me. I subtly glanced back, relieved not to see Nicholas anywhere.Pete clenched his fist behind his back. His voice was deep as he asked, "Did you see him?"I knew I c
"Ariana Jones! Do you even realize what you're saying?"For the first time, Pete yelled my full name. His face contorted, unable to hold back his emotions any longer. He grabbed my shoulders tightly and shook me. "Did Nicholas say something to you? Did that bastard threaten you!""No, he didn't...
The banquet wasn't over yet, so Nicholas still hadn't left.He found a quiet corner to pour himself a drink, although it wasn't clear what he was waiting for. I clearly didn't need him, and I even slapped him.His hand paused mid-air as the glass hovered near his lips. For a moment, he seemed lost,
Pete's fury skyrocketed the moment Nicholas raised his fist to strike him. He forcefully shoved Nicholas off and hurled himself on top of him. He used all his weight to pin Nicholas to the ground.In an instant, the tables turned. Pete looked down at Nicholas, a sneer spreading across his face."Nic
As the elevator doors opened, a lone figure in black sat motionless in the middle of the open space. Nicholas had his arms wrapped around his knees, his head buried deep.If it were anyone else, I might have assumed they were crying. But Nicholas wasn't the kind of man to shed tears over a fight.Pe
I ended up not attending Christopher's wife's birthday party after all.As soon as my car pulled into an empty spot and came to a halt, someone swiftly grabbed me by the waist and shoved me into a black SUV parked nearby. The movements were so smooth and practiced. If I hadn't seen Nicholas's dark