“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

starting to

just could not be bothered to waste her time

engaging with him.

‘Nicole

she has no

feelings, Harvey continued, “Since

are some details about our

I may have to make another trip

tomorrow.”

her. If she ignored

person at the

did not want Harvey to

However, there was no

tomorrow, even if she

now.

just as Nicole was about to make him leave,

seat.”

had likely not expected Jared

the courtesy to him.

his composure and sat down, before calling

over and ordering more

Ellison, if you have something to discuss, please do,” Nicole asked in

business-like manner.

were to discuss work, it was best to maintain a professional attitude

they were at it.

but he smiled and politely continued,

chat while

was not there to discuss work anyway. What he said about work

excuse. His true intention was to stay.

table, seeing Nicole’s

pleasure.

frowned when she heard what Harvey had said. “I don’t

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