“Let’s have dinner before going home,” Jared said, holding Nicole’s hand as

they sauntered into the restaurant.

Nicole figured that it was better to eat out too, as everyone at home would have

likely finished their meal by the time they got home.

After sitting down, the two ordered their food.

During the wait, a figure appeared by the table, causing Nicole’s brows to furrow

involuntarily.

“Hey, Mr. Johnston and Miss Riddle. What a coincidence,” Harvey said, looking

at the two, seemingly in surprise.

After taking a deep breath, Nicole looked up with a faint smile. “It does seem

quite coincidental, Mr. Ellison.”

Encountering him at any restaurant was something she did not like at all. ‘How

could we even bump into him when we’re eating outside? Is this really a

coincidence?’

Harvey had noticed her tone, and yet, he feigned oblivion and cheerfully replied,

“Indeed, it is. I was just feeling hungry and wanted to grab a bite when I ran into

you both.”

“Since you’re hungry, Mr. Ellison, please go ahead and help yourself,” Nicole

already starting to shoo him

this point, she just could not be bothered to waste

engaging with him.

awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure is

partners, and yet, she has

“Since I’ve already run into

there are some details about

make another

tomorrow.”

was clear that Harvey was threatening her.

in person at

She did not want Harvey to stay as she did not

to ruin her appetite. However, there was

she did not get

now.

was about to make him leave, Jared

seat.”

was momentarily stunned, for he had likely not

the courtesy to him.

quickly regained his composure

over and ordering more

something to discuss,

business-like manner.

it was best to

they were at it.

was doing, but

while eating

discuss work anyway. What he said about

true intention was to stay. Even though he

table, seeing Nicole’s

pleasure.

Harvey had said. “I

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