NovelOnlineChapter 0088 Everyone in the room was surprised by Nicholas' statement. It wasn't that they were surprised he would help me, but rather that they were shocked to learn I was his wife. Gabriela's legs gave away, and she collapsed onto the sofa. "Mrs... Mrs. Hawk?" In truth, without Pete's presence, they would never have cinto contact with someone like Nicholas. It was normal for them not to know my identity. Pete's face was stern, clearly angry, and his voice carried irritation. "Mr. Hawk, isn't it inappropriate for you to get involved in my relationship with Ms. Ari?" His tone was long and drawn-out, showing his displeasure. By going from calling him "Nick" to "Mr. Hawk it was clear that their so-called friendship was flimsy at best.
I also stared at Nicholas. He hadn't supportedearlier, so what was the point of his intervention now?! didn't want to be in his debt. I reached for the bottle in his hands, but he pulledinto his arms instead.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI looked up at him and saw the transparent liquid trickle out from the corner of his lips, his Adam's apple sensually moving with each swallow.
He didn't let go ofuntil he finished one bottle, and instead, he lowered his head and kissed my forehead.
His kiss, damp and laced with the smell of alcohol, left my already shattered heart even more soaked. An overwhelming sadness nearly drowned me.
He curved his lips into a smirk, his thin lips parting slightly. "Mr. Shelman, if you get my wife drunk, isn't it still my job to take care of her when we get home?" Nicholas lazily grabbed another bottle of vodka and continued with a smile, "Mr. Shelman, you must understand. A woman who's had too much to drink is very troublesome." People around us cheered, clearly trying to flatter Nicholas.
I lowered my head, feeling embarrassed, and he gently lifted my chin with his hand and madewatch him swallow the alcohol. His actions were both sensual and provocatively blatant. "Why?" I asked him in a voice that only the two of us could hear.
He looked down at me, pinched my face, and kissedpassionately in front of everyone. The kiss was wild and unrestrained.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAmid the crowd's laughter, he said to me, "Why not? Since you're severing ties with Pete for me, isn't it only right that I help out?" His smile was smug, and to onlookers, we looked like a deeply affectionate couple. Pete's gaze towardwas filled with sarcasm. "I'm not doing it-"For you...
His lips silenced my words, leavingunable to speak. When the kiss finally ended, Pete, with red eyes, uncapped another bottle of vodka.
1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0099 "I'll drink this bottle. Here's to my recklessness and meddling. From now on, whatever that concerns you will have nothing to do with me."
He spoke while looking straight at me. His eyes were bright and clear. For sreason, his actions madefeela pang of sadness. I thought of what Silas had said toon the phone. "Ariana, don't blPete. He's under pressure from the Shelman family."
I knew well enough that despite Pete's abilities, the Shelman family was still controlled by his father and older brother. He was merely a pawn in their hands.
The Shelman family would never go against their own long-tassociates. So, I didn't blhim. Instead, I felt sorry for the way my issues had affected him. I genuinely wanted to both thank him and cut ties with him. Until I gained enough strength, no matter which direction I fell, it would be disastrous for those around me. They, including Pete, would all be implicated because of me. X
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