"Oh?" Christopher chuckled softly. "Ariana, you really do resemble Mr. Jones."His words sounded complimentary, but his tone made me uncomfortable. The way he laughed reminded me of a snake with broken fangs flicking its tongue. It didn't bite, but it was unsettling all the same.I felt a wave of fr
I felt dizzy under Claudia's piercing gaze, and I quickly turned to Christopher."What's going on? Mr. Newton, aren't you going to explain this to me?"Why was someone else in our private space? And of all people, it had to be Claudia!However, Christopher simply gave me a cold chuckle. "Of course,
Claudia's words sent a chill down my spine. Nelson's strange preferences were a poorly kept secret, but as for his interest in me… How could Claudia know anything about those past events? Instantly, I sensed danger. Taking a deep breath, I spoke slowly. "Claudia, it's one thing for you to get invo
Christopher hesitated, stroking his chin. He glanced at Claudia and asked, "Can I trust you?""Mr. Newton, you can absolutely trust me. I'm right here. Where could I possibly go?" Claudia replied.Christopher turned his gaze toward me and suddenly burst into laughter. "Ariana, I promise I won't make
The car jolted violently a few times.I must have been heavily drugged because it looked as if a fist had sprouted on the window. The door flew open with a powerful pull, and Christopher was hurled out right before my eyes.The thud of his body hitting the ground made my heart race. Although I could
My body felt like a boneless rag doll as Nicholas turned me over in his arms, inspecting me thoroughly. Then, as if I were trash, he dropped me beside him without a second thought.He let out a heavy sigh, pressing his trembling hand against his brow. He shot me a sidelong glance, muttering under hi
In the hospital, Nicholas Hawk stood out conspicuously in the crowd with his tall stature and long legs."You don't need to be here. Go home," I heard him say as soon as I squeezed through. The bag in my hand left my grasp.Nicholas' stepsister was admitted to the hospital late at night. It seemed m
My gaze fell on Nicholas' pants draped over the bed. The loose waistband was twisted into what looked like a crying face. The black phone peeking out from one corner seemed depressing.In our married life, I valued both love and privacy. We respected each other's personal space and never touched eac