“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

to shoo him

be bothered

engaging with him.

‘Nicole

partners, and yet, she has

his feelings, Harvey continued, “Since

there are some details about our collaboration

I may have to make another trip

tomorrow.”

clear that Harvey was threatening her. If she

meet her in person at

furrowed her brows. She did not want Harvey to stay as she

her appetite. However, there was no guarantee

even if she did not get

now.

was about to make him leave, Jared said,” Please,

seat.”

he had likely not expected Jared

the courtesy to him.

quickly regained his composure

and

have something to

business-like manner.

was best to maintain

they were at it.

knew what she was doing, but he smiled and

chat while eating

work anyway. What he said about work earlier

was to stay.

table, seeing Nicole’s

pleasure.

Harvey had said. “I don’t have the habit

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