Chapter 99

Nash didn't view if that way. Several chance encounters couldn't simply be dismissed as coincidences; there was more to it than meets the eye.

Nina's seemingly genuine joy each time they crossed paths only made it even harder to explain.

"Oh, Mr. York is here too!" Wallace, oblivious to any underlying tension, greeted Nash warmly. "Since everyone's here, let's head to the restaurant. I'll treat you all to a feast." Nash nodded at Wallace but kept his words to a minimum.

After several interactions, Wallace had gleaned some insight into Nash's demeanor - reserved, decisive, not one for small talk - so he didn't so he didn't press further. Scott, gesturing towards the car, said, "Please, Mr. York.

With a stern expression, Nash got into the car without uttering a word. He didn't acknowledge Nina, curious to see if she would react on her own.

Quincy was tactful. He glanced at Nina and offered them a way out, "Nina, why don't you sit next to Mr. York?"

Aware of Nash's discontent, Quincy didn't want Nina to exacerbate the situation, which could cause complications later on.

Nina, taking the hint, understood the need to tread carefully with Nash present. Without hesitation, she got into his car.

the atmosphere remained

was icy as he remarked, "Even when you take time off, you manage to coincidentally encounter

peculiar, infused with a hint of bitterness. She glanced at Nash, whose demeanor exuded coldness. "With Mr. Wallace here, knowing that I'm your secretary, it would seem odd if I didn't

are old classmates. Is that still odd?" Nash

bit her lip, sensing Nash's disapproval. He seemed to find fault with everything, so she chose to back down and reopened the

Nash's expression immediately darkened.

and stepped on

leave the car, Nina ceased her

chest, unable to find an outlet, leaving him in a state of

Nina seemed to intentionally provoke him lately, causing

sat in the car, her gaze fixed ahead, her

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