“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

point, she just could not be bothered to waste her time and

engaging with him.

awkwardly. ‘Nicole

partners, and yet, she has no

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

about

to make another trip to Riddle

tomorrow.”

clear that Harvey was threatening her. If she ignored him

person

She did not want Harvey to stay as she

However, there

even if she did not get

now.

as Nicole was about to make him leave, Jared

seat.”

he had likely

the courtesy to him.

Harvey quickly regained his composure and sat down, before calling

and

if you have something to discuss, please do,”

business-like manner.

discuss work, it was best to maintain a professional attitude

they were at it.

she was doing, but he smiled and politely

chat while eating

work anyway. What he said

intention was to stay. Even though

at their table, seeing Nicole’s annoyance somehow

pleasure.

heard what Harvey had said. “I don’t have the

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