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.

downstairs, Daniel and Gloria asked with concern,

from work.

Jared briefly explained.

well, Nicole has always been self-sufficient,” Gloria said,

that Dillion has been up to no good recently. That’s why she

his brows, his expression turning

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

When he saw Nicole in

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

and helpless

of Nicole,” Daniel said, placing his hopes on

of skill and competence, Sean was miles ahead of

company too. Let them

the position of chairman?

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