“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

not be bothered to waste her

engaging with him.

smiled awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure is blunt.

partners, and yet, she has no reservations

Harvey continued, “Since I’ve already run into

details about our

another trip to Riddle

tomorrow.”

threatening her.

meet her in person

not want Harvey to stay as

to ruin her appetite. However, there was no

office tomorrow, even if she did not get him

now.

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

seat.”

stunned, for he had likely

the courtesy to him.

his composure and sat down, before calling

over and ordering more

have something to discuss, please do,” Nicole

business-like manner.

to discuss work, it was

they were at it.

was doing, but he

while eating

discuss work anyway. What he said

an excuse. His true intention was to stay. Even though he knew he was

seeing Nicole’s annoyance

pleasure.

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

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