“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

be bothered to waste her time and

engaging with him.

smiled awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure is blunt. We’re

she has no reservations

“Since I’ve already

about our collaboration we should discuss

may have to make another trip to Riddle Corporation to

tomorrow.”

was clear that Harvey was threatening her. If she ignored

in person at the

her brows. She did not want Harvey to stay as she

there was no

even if she did

now.

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

seat.”

had likely

the courtesy to him.

quickly regained his composure

over and ordering more

you have something to

business-like manner.

were to discuss work, it was

they were at it.

what she was doing, but he smiled and politely

chat while eating

discuss work anyway. What

an excuse. His true intention was to stay. Even

seeing Nicole’s annoyance somehow

pleasure.

Harvey had said. “I

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