Chapter61:

Arianna's smirk was triumphant as she spotted Nicolai waiting by his car. "Did you miss me that much that you had to come get me yourself?" She taunted, strutting toward him with Kent by her side. Nicolai's eyes flashed with anger, his jaw clenched in restraint. Arianna's teasing only fueled his rage, but he bit back his retort. Arianna rolled her eyes at his silence. "Fine, don't speak to me if you don't want to. But don't act like none of this is my fault. If you had just agreed to my father's terms, none of this would have happened." Her expression twisted in venom. "You have no idea what it's like to be locked up in that filthy cell for days. But don't worry, you'll find out soon enough. I'll make sure you feel the same pain and frustration I felt." She made to leave, but Kent grabbed her hand and pulled her back. "Not so fast." He said, his voice firm. Arianna's frown deepened. "What the hell are you doing? Let me go!" Nicolai's voice was icy. "I made a deal with your father. You'