NovelOnlineChapter 0044 "Say that again!" Mom's arm shot up as if ready to strike me, but Nicholas intervened from across the room.
"Brenda, Ariana and I have had sdisagreements lately. I'll talk to her about it." "Oh! Was I interrupting your call? I'll go now. I didn mean to keep you both." Mom hadn't expected Nicholas to be watching. us, and her attitude shifted instantly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer blow didn't land on my face, but my head took a good Knock. Recently, it felt like my head had been through a lot.
"Nelson's out there too! I did him a favor by giving him sland, so we're square now. You know how it goes." Mom remindedquietly.
I looked down, silently urging her to go. I missed Dad dearly.
Suddenly, Nicholas envelopedin a warm hug, catching me. off guard. His embrace offered unexpected comfort, starkly contrasting the tension with Mom just moments earlier. Feeling vulnerable, I didn't resist his gesture at first.
He gently touched my waist a few times before I turned to meet his gaze, hoping for solace. Instead, he asked, "Do you know Nelson?" 1 sneered. "Are you trying to impress him as well?" While the Fisher family lacked the power the current Hawks enjoyed, their longstanding heritage ensured their network of +25 BONUS Chapter 1041 connections was firmly established. It wasn't uncommon for a young man like Nicholas to pursue relationships with people like Nelson.
Nicholas shook his head. "Ariana, let's make a deal." Remembering Mom's advice, I quickly refused. "I don't know him!" He reached out to touch my cheek. "This isn't about Nelson. Claudia's mad at me. I need you to talk to her for me." Suddenly, a sharp pain seized my chest, leavingunsure of how to respond in that instant.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"In exchange, I'll forgive your debt. Tomorrow, you'll take Claudia to her new college," Nicholas said solemnly. Regaining my voice, I asked, "Why? Can't your driver take her if you're busy?" "I have the time, but Claudia and I are at odds. I need you to act as a mediator for us. You're aiming to be a lawyer, aren't you? Are you going to miss an opportunity to wipe out seven million in debt just by talking?" I couldn't believe it. It remindedof yesterday when Claudia had cried in his arms for what seemed like hours. Sending his wife to negotiate with the other woman-was this his idea of a solution? How much more did he intend to pushbefore giving up? I felt suffocated as if he were trappingat every turn. I asserted firmly, "That's not happening!" +25 BONUS "Ariana, it begins with you. You bear the primary responsibility here!" Nicholas snapped.
I clenched my fist, unable to hold back, and struck his chest with force. He was the one playing both sides! But instead of getting angry, he simply letgo and said," Take your tto think."
My mind froze for a moment. Life seemed to suffocatewith every twist and turn. I realized I shouldn't depend on others for comfort as it only ended in disappointment. After sreflection, I replied, "I'm open to it, but on certain terms." "Go on." "What about our divorce? Have you thought about that?"
Nicholas held my gaze firmly, his refusal unwavering. "The divorcen agreement you sent has been shredded. I won't allow anyone to disrupt the balance of my life."
I glanced down, focusing on the gleaming tip of his shoe while hiding a wry smile. I knew he wouldn't yield easily, so said, I'll go with something else instead. You clear my seven million debt, allowto retain my job, and we agree to live apart for two years without surpri RULE #1 choose married women They have reason to keep things secret, as do you.
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