Rift in the perfect picture

Chapter 0371

I looked at him with a smile full of meaning. “Okay, okay. I believe you.”

Nicholas‘ eyes stung inexplicably. In his eyes, I should not be like this. I should be the one waiting for him every day, and the one whose eyes saw only him when he appeared, I should be the one who approached him shyly yet carefully, who teased him passionately and boldly.

It was not like now. Though we seemed calm on the surface, In reality, the distance between us was like mountains and seas.

“You said you’d give me a chance, why-”

“I changed my mind.” I finally finished packing the suitcase, zipping it up. I looked up at him. “Just consider it a joke.”

With someone like him, there was no need to care about so–called promises. Even if he was once somewhat serious about me, it was just talk to pass the time with women when he was bored.

“You’re treating my feelings as a game.” He smiled as his body turned cold. His fists clenched and unclenched repeatedly by his sides.

I walked past him and said as we brushed shoulders, “Save your feelings for someone who needs them

more. Like his sister.

I reminded him in passing, “Jasmine’s case will go to tnal in a month. If you plan to intervene, I won’t involve my friend. It’ll save everyone trouble.”

Because of Pete, there seemed to be an invisible barrier between Silas and me. After all, Pete was his friend, and things had turned out this way between Pete and me.

Silas had called me. On the day Pete left the country, he wanted me to see him off at the airport. But at the time, I was worried about Nicholas‘ mental state and refused his suggestion. It was the first time I had asked Silas for help with my personal affairs.

I thought it would be better if he intervened rather than me doing it myself. Now that things had soured between Nicholas and me, it would not be unreasonable if he wanted to step in. But it was best to be clear, so I would not have to trouble Silas anymore.

Nicholas pressed his lips tightly and did not speak for a long time.

I urged him, “Give me a definite answer.”

Nicholas laughed coldly. “Ariana, that’s the murderer who tried to kill you. Do you think I would protect her? In your heart, what am I to you?”

His gaze turned extremely cold, so cold that I could not help but shiver. It seemed the closet was not the best place to stay for long.

“That’s good then.”

“Ariana!” Nicholas called out to me. “You still haven’t answered my question.”

“Answer what?” I played dumb.

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“In your heart, what am I to you?”

*A cooperation partner, I suppose,” I said quite ambiguously. I turned to leave, reaching for the doorknob. Just when my hand was about to touch the doorknob, I fell into a pair of warm arms before I could react. Nicholas hugged me so tightly that I felt my waist was about to snap.

All the watches on the display cabinet were swatted away by him. The next thing I knew, he had placed me onto the cold cabinet.

His eyes were filled with determination and despair, as if the world would crumble if I left. He did not want to let me go. He came close to me as his lips and warm breath landed on me.

Caught off guard, I let out a shriek. “No!”

My clothes were practically nothing in front of a man who had lost his composure. He bit down on my shoulder. It was so painful.

He said aggressively, “Why can’t we do it here then? Didn’t you say we’re just cooperation partners?

“Since that’s what it is, should I care about your feelings or where we do it? How could you enjoy my love while taking everything for granted?”

I froze for a moment before giving up struggling. “Sure. But I don’t want to do it here.”

This spot was where I found out that he had mentally cheated on me. He had touched himself while looking at Claudia’s picture here. I did not want to be here!

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Gritting snickered. “None of my business partners are allowed to negotiate with me, not even you.”

The next second, my body felt like it was being ripped apart by him.