“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

not be bothered to waste

engaging with him.

awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure

she has no reservations in shooing

his feelings, Harvey continued, “Since I’ve already run into you,

details about our collaboration

make another trip to Riddle Corporation

tomorrow.”

threatening her. If she ignored him today, he

person

She did not want

her appetite. However, there was no guarantee

tomorrow, even if she did

now.

just as Nicole was about to make him leave,

seat.”

stunned, for he had likely not expected Jared to

the courtesy to him.

regained his composure and sat down, before

and ordering more

to discuss, please do,” Nicole asked in

business-like manner.

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

they were at it.

doing, but he smiled and

while eating

discuss work anyway. What he said

true intention was to

at their table, seeing Nicole’s

pleasure.

had said. “I don’t

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