Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 638

Yasmine was startled by Leo's expression, her beautiful eyes brimming with tears.

The music in the private room was loud, and Leo leaned close to whisper something in her ear. I couldn't hear it, but I could see her reaction.

Her slender arms hung limply over the edge of the table as if she was exhausted, no longer able to resist.

A wave of sadness washed over me, and I quickly stepped into the room. Both of them turned their heads toward me at the same time. Eventually, gravity won, and tears slid down Yasmine's face.

"Leo, let her go!"

I had never seen Yasmine so fragile. Even when she had been falsely accused and thrown in jail, there was ambition in her eyes. Now, they were devoid of life.

"Ari," Yasmine said my name with a smile, though tears streamed down her face.

My heart ached. I had always thought Yasmine wasn't deeply invested in Leo, but now it was clear she had suffered because of love.

Leo tugged at the corners of his lips and stepped back, collapsing onto the sofa. Like a king in his domain, he spread his arms, crossed his legs, and looked at us with arrogance.

"I almost forgot—this isn't just any woman you can bully. She's got the president of Jones Corporation backing her!

"If you hadn't shown up, I really might have forgotten about it. I thought she had some capabilities, but it turns out even Jay Caldwell & Co. was handed to her by you."

He fixed his gaze on me. "Take care of your friend and keep her away from me. Even as an illegitimate son, she's not good enough for me!"

Then, his eyes turned fierce as he shouted, "Get out!"

Yasmine stared blankly ahead, as lifeless as a statue. Just as I was about to speak, she suddenly sat up, swaying as if she had downed two bottles of liquor.

I rushed to steady her. Yasmine then turned to Leo and said, "Trash—I misjudged you!"

Grasping my wrist, she then said, "Ari, take me away."

I stared at her, my gaze deep. "Don't risk yourself like this again. This isn't something you should be doing!"

"Ari…" Yasmine suddenly wrapped her arms around my neck. "I just wanted to do something. I was so angry. Don't be mad at me…"

"Cut it out! Do you know how worried I was about you?" My patience snapped, and my anger surged.

"How many lives do you have to spare for these stunts of yours?"

She started whining incoherently. "Ari, if you keep scolding me, I'll really cry. I was upset! I had to think of a way to vent! Otherwise, being dumped like that is just too humiliating!

"He said I wasn't good enough for him, so I'm going to make sure he loses everything. I thought he was different from the others, Ari. I don't understand anymore. He used to be so good to me…"

Forced into her embrace, I could hear her faint sobbing more clearly than anyone else.