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.

Jared arrived downstairs, Daniel and Gloria asked with

from work. She’ll be fine after some

Jared briefly explained.

Gloria

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

his

inheritance and assets of the Riddle family,”

had with Mr. Harmon today. When he saw Nicole in a bad mood after work, he had figured that it was probably

to discuss the matter any further, Daniel and Gloria exchanged

sighed, feeling speechless and helpless in the face of Dillion

to take better care of Nicole,” Daniel said, placing his

of skill and competence, Sean was miles ahead of

He’s in the company too. Let them take care of their sister,”

didn’t possess the capabilities, how could she possibly secure the position of chairman? She’s just probably still not used to it,” Stanley said,

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