“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 shoo

be bothered to waste her time

engaging with him.

this, Harvey smiled awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure is

and yet, she has no reservations in

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

details about our

make another trip

tomorrow.”

clear that Harvey was threatening her. If she

meet her in person at the company

furrowed her brows. She did not want Harvey to stay

to ruin her appetite. However, there was

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

now.

Nicole was about to make him leave, Jared

seat.”

was momentarily stunned, for he had likely not

the courtesy to him.

composure and sat down, before calling

and ordering

have something to discuss, please

business-like manner.

discuss work, it was best to maintain a

they were at it.

she was doing, but he smiled and

while

to discuss work anyway. What he said about

an excuse. His true intention was to stay. Even

table, seeing Nicole’s annoyance somehow brought

pleasure.

when she heard what Harvey had

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