"Ms. Riddle, you're finally back. Do you know how much all of us here have been waiting for you to come back?"

"Yeah! At first, we thought you and Mr. Johnston had almost died during the accident. We were all very worried about you."

Nicole watched as people started to swarm around them, moving closer, pushing overwhelming questions of how Nicole was doing and expressing their concerns.

"Mr. Riddle Sr. has arrived!" one shouted from the crowd.

Everyone in the room instantly fell silent. There were rumors going around claiming that Mr. Riddle Sr. was bedridden and had passed on. The news of Mr. Riddle Sr.'s presence had taken everyone aback. Though no one in the room spoke up, deep down they knew the truth.

Everyone watched as Mr. Riddle Sr. slowly approached the doors of the banquet hall.

the rumors say the old man is preparing for his funeral? How can it be? He's

him and he took the detoxification medicine Nicole prescribed him with. Mr. Riddle Sr. now

gave way for Mr. Riddle Sr. to pass by. Soon enough,

Nicole nodded, greeting Mr. Riddle Sr. before flashing him a smile. After prescribing Mr. Riddle Sr. with the medication, Nicole had been busy taking over

at the crowd.

Several sons and daughters-in-law of Mr. Riddle Sr. called out as they

might as well take this opportunity to make an announcement," Mr. Riddle

it's better if..." Karen could not help but feel a little relieved at

shut her up immediately. Mr. Riddle Sr. did not trust any of the people there. 'They're all here hoping that I'll die sooner, or they won't stand a chance

offended by Mr. Riddle Sr.'s cold glance, which naturally led the others being

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