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As I fought with Nicholas, I started believing the ridiculous reason that I used to instigate the argument.

When I recalled the moments I had spent with Nicholas over the past four years, I’d always remember Claudia’s presence in every one of them.

In the past, I always kept my identity in check. Hence, I ner fought for Nicholas‘ attention. Whenever I wished to seduce Nicholas, I always reminded myself that I was a woman, so I needed to be prim and proper. That was why I could never seduce him.

But now, I did all I could to fight for Nicholas‘ attention just to get him to look at me. Yet, he never paid attention to me. I was such a failure.

I dared not tell anyone what I was feeling. It was way too humiliating for me, after all. How many days had been since I got to have Nicholas for myself?

Wait, no. I didn’t even “get” to have him for myself. He’d only sneak back to my side. and have sex with me during the times Claudia didn’t want to be with him.

I could only place a hand on my forehead, clearly agitated. Heck, I didn’t even have to pretend to be sad.

“Nicholas, I’ve lost my mom. I don’t have a home anymore. I told you before that I don’t have anyone else but you in my life.

“I’m immensely grateful that you’ve accepted my apology and can still live with me as my husband. Thank you for forgiving my past transgressions as an immature woman.

“But if you never take my side whenever I get into a fight with Claudia, then how am I supposed to educate her as your partner? She will never learn how to respect others.

“I used to treat Claudia as my own sister. But just because I never brought certain events up doesn’t mean they never happened. You can think of Claudia being the innocent one all you want–the fact that she never stopped her accomplice still stands.

“Have you ever watched any period dramas about harems? Those who are favored by the king always treat the queen like a doormat!

“I don’t have anyone else to rely on, not to mention I don’t have any authority or influence like the queen in the drama does. Tell me, how am I supposed to build my

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reputation in front of Claudia?*

I made myself out to be the weaker party, hoping that Nicholas would ponder about my current standing and pity me.

If he could take my side, it’d be easier for me to achieve what I wanted. But… it seemed that I could never change Nicholas‘ mind about Claudia.

His gaze was now dark, and he said stubbornly, “Claudia’s a nice girl. I’ll definitely educate her properly. That’s why it’s inevitable for me to spend more time with her. Let’s not bring up the past.”

Then, Nicholas flipped over to pin me down. His gaze was serious as he said, “Once I marry you, it’s going to take a lot to convince me to get a divorce. As long as you treat our marriage seriously, I’ll treat you nicely as well. Stop watching that many dramas. You’ll suffer from brain rot one of these days.”

He now looked mature and rational. “I’ll tolerate it if you act like a brat from time to time. I can also play the piano for you. In fact, you can make all sorts of requests, and

I’ll fulfill them.

“Ariana, I’m a lot more amicable than you think. But if you keep thinking of filing for a

divorce…”

Nicholas dragged his tone out. A devilish smirk soon surfaced on his face as he bent down to kiss me. “You should ask this sensitive body of yours if you can survive

without me!”

Clearly, he glossed over his answer. It sounded more like a threat.

My body trembled slightly. I knew that I could never compete with Claudia whenever we were presented as two different choices.

Nicholas was seriously biased toward Claudia. In a way, I chose to lose my temper this time just so I could gauge his biases.

I could only smile bitterly before arching my body to reciprocate Nicholas‘ touches.

The physical pleasure I was showered with couldn’t become the bargaining chip that allowed me to turn the tables on Claudia. Still, it was enough to leave a lasting impression on her.

Alright then. I was never a greedy person. I couldn’t become a total brat because I had no one to back me up.

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Hence, I reached out to trace Nicholas‘ features. There were already tiny beads of sweat forming on his forehead even though the cool night breeze kept blowing. across the rooftop.

Nicholas flipped me over once again, this time with him lying on the lounge chair. He gripped my hips firmly, his muscular arms exhibiting a masculine charm.

Honestly speaking, I enjoyed sex with him too. Fine. I could always take some time to have fun for the very last time.