“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 shoo

point, she just could not be bothered to waste her

engaging with him.

smiled awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure is blunt.

has no reservations

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

details about our collaboration we should discuss

may have to make another trip to Riddle Corporation to

tomorrow.”

her. If she ignored

meet her in person

She did not want

ruin her appetite. However, there

she did not get him

now.

to make him leave, Jared

seat.”

for he had likely not

the courtesy to him.

Harvey quickly regained his composure and sat down,

and ordering more

to discuss, please do,” Nicole asked in

business-like manner.

was best to maintain a professional

they were at it.

was doing, but he smiled and politely

chat while eating

to discuss work anyway. What he

excuse. His true intention was to stay. Even though

seeing Nicole’s annoyance

pleasure.

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255