Rift in the perfect picture

Chapter 0362

+25 BONUS

Nicholas was wearing a pair of thin and light silk pajamas. To give “Pete” a good shock, he unbuttoned the only fastened button on purpose before opening the door.

Claudia did not keep her distance when she saw Nicholas in such a messy state. Instead, she threw. herself into his arms! Nicholas did not push her away immediately either.

They had not seen each other for a few days and were focused solely on each other. After hearing my voice, Nicholas touched Claudia’s head and pushed her away.

“You’ve lost some weight, but you’re still so energetic.”

She had crashed into him so hard that he almost lost his balance. He pushed Claudia out from before him. “Say hello.”

Claudia saw the unstoppable hatred in my eyes. “Say what?” She did not even understand what Nicholas meant by this.

I felt disgusted and tired of it all. I walked over and tugged on one of Nicholas‘ sleeves before yanking it down. Nicholas did not know what I was doing but went along with it anyway.

I pulled his top off before balling up the shirt and throwing it at Claudia’s face. “Look. Take a good look at your brother.”

Biting her red lips, Claudia’s wet eyes turned a little red. She looked both pitiful and alluring. I wondered what Nicholas thought of it.

He frowned and asked me, “Ariana, what are you doing?”

I pushed his shoulder with one hand and grabbed Claudia’s arm with the other. Shoving them both out, I slammed the door shut!

Not even Beth was allowed to enter this place as his secretary. Yet, Claudia was the exception. So, they could both just get out!

There was crying outside the door, Nicholas said, “Give me my shirt first.”

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I could not be bothered to listen anymore. I went back to the bedroom to call Daniel. He picked up call quite quickly.

“Ari, what made you decide to call Dad?”

His voice was just as warm as I remembered, but not mentioning something did not mean it never happened. Some things could never go back to how they were.

Claudia just came over to see Nicholas and mentioned wanting us to come visit you. We really should have come earlier, but Nicholas has kept me at home for three days without letting me out. I was afraid you’d misunderstand, so I could only call to talk to you.”

“Oh, I didn’t know that brat had such a side to him!” Daniel chuckled. “No rush, no rush! Don’t worry about Claudia’s matters. Dad will help you handle it.”

“Alright. Thank you.”

Chapter 0362

+25 BONUS

‘Don’t be so formal. We’re family.”

I did not know exactly what Nicholas had told Daniel that made him still think I was his daughter–in–law, but regardless, having someone to help discipline Claudia was a good thing.

When Nicholas came in, he did not look too happy. “Dad called and told her to leave. Dad’s health isn’t good, so we shouldn’t trouble him with small matters like this. Besides, I didn’t ask to meet her. She came looking for me.”

I wanted to go out now, so I picked out a few clothes to change into. Nicholas followed behind me. “She is my sister after all. We can’t just never speak when we meet in the future.”

I stopped abruptly. My nose nearly got flattened against his chest. A sour feeling rushed to the top of my head. I was about to cry.

“We’re already divorced. She’s your sister, not mine. I won’t coddle her anymore.” I spoke clearly,” Nicholas, as long as she’s around, I will never remarry you.”

He stopped me from leaving. “Have you considered how difficult this puts me in the middle?”

“That’s not my problem,” I said very firmly.

“Ariana!” His face turned cold too. “At the very least, you should treat me likeyour man.”

As he spoke, he hugged me tightly and lowered his head to kiss me without letting me dodge. Taking advantage of his absorbed kissing, I used all my strength to finally separate from him.

He looked at me as he breathed heavily. A faint sense of helplessness floated in his eyes. For a long while, he could not speak. Then, he suddenly turned around and locked himself in the study.