“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 shoo him

could not be bothered to

engaging with him.

smiled awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure is blunt.

has no

feelings, Harvey continued, “Since I’ve already

some details about our collaboration

to make another trip to Riddle

tomorrow.”

her. If she ignored

her in person

brows. She did not want Harvey to stay as

However, there was no guarantee that

her office tomorrow, even if she did not get him off her back

now.

as Nicole was about to make him leave,

seat.”

was momentarily stunned, for he had

the courtesy to him.

composure and

over and

Ellison, if you have something to

business-like manner.

were to discuss work, it was best to

they were at it.

knew what she was doing, but he

while

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

was to stay. Even though he knew he

at their table, seeing Nicole’s annoyance somehow brought

pleasure.

she heard what Harvey had said.

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