Nicole was at a loss on how to respond and so, she said,” Don’t sweat it. I feel much better now.”

She was too focused on cracking the system during the evening and had forgotten to catch a break. However, she was all good now.

“You must rest, or I will make you,” Jared threatened, noticing that Nicole had no intentions of resting.

Nicole froze, smoothed her hair awkwardly, and averted her gaze. In all her shrewdness, Nicole did not ask Jared about the methods he would employ to make her rest. She could already feel that his answer would put her in an awkward position.

Helpless, Nicole did as she was told; she laid down and began to get some shuteye. This was the safest option for her. Seeing that Nicole had settled down, Jared nodded in satisfaction and pulled the blanket over her.

“Just stay here. I’ll be back soon.”

After Jared had left, Nicole breathed a sigh of relief. ‘Why do I feel so nervous when Jared comes near me?’

Staring at the ceiling, Nicole got lost in her thoughts.

arrived downstairs, Daniel and

tired from work. She’ll be fine

Jared briefly explained.

been self-sufficient,” Gloria said, her eyes welling up with

to no good recently. That’s why she

about Dillion?” Daniel furrowed his brows, his

in the inheritance and assets of the Riddle family,” Jared snorted coldly and walked

in a bad mood

Jared’s reluctance to discuss the matter any further, Daniel and Gloria exchanged glances

and helpless in the face of Dillion and

care of Nicole,” Daniel said, placing

terms of skill and competence,

Let them take care of

the capabilities, how could she possibly secure the position of chairman? She’s just probably still not used to it,” Stanley said, having entered the room and overheard

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