Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 564

As the door opened, several gazes turned toward me.

"Ari, what are you doing here?" Yasmine quickly approached, taking my hand into hers and giving it a firm squeeze.

"Nicholas said you were unwell, and your face does look pale. You should head home and rest. I'll handle everything here."

I gave her a faint smile. But before I could respond, Claudia burst into tears, her voice trembling with despair.

"Nick, why is she still here? I've already backed off! I'm not fighting, I'm not competing anymore! Why does she still do this to me? My legs… I'm going to lose my legs! Nick, it's all because of her! Kill her for me! Kill her!"

"How about I kill you first?" Yasmin couldn't stand her maligning me. She rolled her eyes so hard they might have hit the ceiling.

She snapped, "What kind of nonsense are you spouting? Your accident has nothing to do with Ari! Are you paranoid or something? Just so you know, I'm recording everything you say, and I'll make sure to sue you for this!

"And by the way, when was Nicholas ever yours? He used to be Ari's husband until she decided she didn't want him anymore. So who are you trying to disgust with this nonsense?"

Yasmine's frustration spilled over to Nicholas as well, her piercing gaze fixed on him. "You jerk, say something!"

I squeezed Yasmine's hand, silently signaling her to stop. Claudia, who was already fragile, looked even more delicate after the accident. She was now like a porcelain doll that might shatter at the slightest touch.

Claudia clung desperately to Nicholas' sleeve, tears streaming down her face. He lowered his gaze, and although I couldn't see his expression, I could sense his look lacked the warmth he once reserved for her.

How had things come to this?

I had asked Neal, and he confirmed Claudia was indeed facing amputation. I harbored resentment toward her, but I never wanted it to escalate to such cruelty.