Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 100 Unexpected

“Oh, no… You don’t think it’s some journalist, do you?” I asked anxiously.

Even if he didn’t say that, I wouldn’t have dared go near the door anyway.

Despite what he said about the security guards not letting outsiders in without permission, the traumatizing experience of having my phone number exposed still left me feeling incredibly nervous.

I should be safe inside the house… At the very least, these journalists wouldn’t dare force their way in as that would count as trespassing, which is illegal!

Before I could finish my train of thought, Nicholas had returned with someone else behind him.

I couldn’t really tell who it was from afar as I didn’t have my glasses on, but I could at least see that it was a woman.

It wasn’t until the two of them got closer that I got a clearer view of her face, and my jaw dropped in shock when I realized who she was.

Holy sh*t! T-That’s Scarlett Williams!

I quickly scrambled to my feet in a state of panic and tried to say something, but the words were stuck in my throat.

Nicholas burst into laughter when he saw my reaction. “What’s with that look on your face, Liliana? I didn’t think you’d get this excited over a woman! If I recall correctly, you weren’t this excited when we first met!”

He’s right! I think I was able to call him by name when I first saw him, but this is different! I mean, Scarlett visiting Nicholas at his villa in the evening? This could only mean one thing! The two of them are having an affair…I mean, a relationship!

“Hello, my name is Scarlett!” she said with a smile while holding her hand out.

I wiped my trembling hands frantically on my jeans before shaking hers.

“I…I’m L-Liliana… Zanetti.”

at me to let

must have come over because she had something to discuss with Nicholas. Not wanting to be a third wheel and make things awkward, I decided to quickly

uh… It’s getting late, so I should get

yourself, and the road’s

able to have dinner at his house was surprising enough for me, but spending the night here was completely beyond my

Scarlett seemed rather shocked and had a strange look on her face

myself just fine. I’ll just hail myself a cab or something. These drivers won’t say no to a good tip!” I refused his offer immediately as I found it inappropriate to

tries to rape you or something? You would have no

didn’t know he

up, then. We’ll be perfectly safe since we have each

I had come up with a great idea, but Nicholas shot it down once again by saying it was twice as

my place instead, Ms. Zanetti. If you don’t mind, that is,” Scarlett spoke up all

at that point as both options felt inappropriate

probably go with Nicholas as I

to the second floor and pick a room that you like. I’ll head over to Scarlett’s and fetch you

me. Scarlett too, nodded

left the villa, leaving me there

and opened the door, only to be hit in the face by a mix of water

wasn’t kidding about

gave Shannon a call,

is usually on 24/7, so why is it off now? Huh, it looks like I really will be spending the night here… Oh, well… I’ll just have to accept

to myself as I put my phone

look at the rooms on the second floor, but I was too scared to wander

decided to sit on the couch and wait for Nicholas

through the door

Nicholas asked while handing