Chapter 0356
“Pete Shelman!” Nicholas’s eyes were filled with pure coldness. “If you leave now, I can pretend that you were never here.”
Pete gave a bitter smile, his tearful eyes turning to me. He used to threaten me in the same way.”
“W–What did he threaten you with?”
The moment felt like a flashback to the day I decided to move to Lexton City with Pete. My heart ached as the memory resurfaced.
“Pete!” Nicholas tried to stop him.
“Nicholas! We’re past the point of hiding things. We’ve had enough conflicts between us. One more or less won’t make a difference, will it?”
Upon hearing my words, Nicholas finally fell silent. He crossed his arms, turning his back to us as he leaned against the wall. His voice remained cold as he said, “Hurry up, you have three minutes.”
“Nicholas wouldn’t let me find you as you were injured because of Marcus. He demanded me to avenge and it had to be ruthless. If it wasn’t ruthless enough, he would take the matters into his own hands.
“The outcome would be worse than what happened to that person who jumped off the building. He said he wanted the Shelmans to be ruined…
“How could this be…” I felt as if I had been plunged into an ice cellar. It was so cold that even my breath
felt frozen.
How could I forget Nicholas was never a good person? I nearly let myself be deceived again by his seemingly gentle and caring demeanor.
“The Shelmans and the Hawks have been long–time acquaintances. While you and they might not have a deep personal connection, the older generations do.
“Daniel is still alive, and so is Pete’s father. Nicholas, how can you say such things?”
Nicholas turned around, his narrowed eyes locked on Pete. “He covets my woman. Why would I have any bond with him? Marcus even hurt you, I was already being lenient for not taking action myself.
“His father looks down on you, so why should I maintain any bond with the Shelmans? Ariana, are your of your mind? I’m doing this for you!”
I said, “But we were already divorced then. I didn’t need you to-”
I thought if I followed his instructions and took a week to settle family matters, I would come find you. But now, I’ve ruined Marcus’s company and caused Lucia to have a miscarriage.
“Knowing that you would definitely beg him for me, he made all sorts of filthy demands and had you at his mercy. He doesn’t truly love you. He just wants to possess you.
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