Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 207

I couldn't stay there any longer, so I had to call Yasmine to come pick me up.

The two of us were only a few meters apart, but there were four maids in between us. We were like a couple who were on different sides of the river and could only see each other from a distance.

She was arguing with Nicholas. To be more accurate, it was a one-sided howl with insults directed at Nicholas.

Given Nicholas' style, I wasn't worried that he would beat a woman up. He had a calm expression and was sitting on the couch gracefully nursing a cup of tea that the maid had handed him.

His gaze moved past the crowd's shoulder and landed right on me. He waited until Yasmine had finished speaking before he uttered three simple words. He said, "She can't leave."

It was just a few words, but his tone was sharp and hostile. It deterred others from disobeying him.

Yasmine looked as though she was about to lose her temper. She rolled up her sleeves and was ready to force her way in. Just then, Nicholas' phone suddenly rang. He picked up the call and frowned.

He tilted his head slightly at the very next second. His gaze carried no warmth when he glared at me.

I smiled at him and mouthed, "Just go."

I didn't know if Nicholas was too angry or if he was impressed with my scheme, but he actually grinned at me.

Unfortunately, that smile was long gone by the time he hung up the call. In a stern tone, he ordered, "Take her back to her room."

I knew he wouldn't let me leave so easily, so I sent a message to Claudia. I told her to do whatever it took to get her brother to leave.

Claudia didn't want me to spend time with Nicholas, so it was only natural that she was happy to help.

Unfortunately, Yasmine arrived a little too early. If that hadn't been the case, I could have snuck away without anyone knowing.

Yasmine was unaware of that arrangement. She pushed the people barring her path as hard as she could. It only took her a few steps to stand in front of me and shield me.