“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

point, she just could not be bothered to waste

engaging with him.

Harvey smiled awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure is blunt.

has no reservations

Harvey continued, “Since I’ve already

there are some details about our collaboration we should

make another trip to Riddle Corporation to see

tomorrow.”

clear that Harvey was threatening her. If she ignored

in person at the company

her brows. She did not want Harvey to stay as

However, there was

she did not get him off her back

now.

make him leave, Jared said,” Please,

seat.”

for he had likely not expected Jared

the courtesy to him.

his composure and sat down, before calling

over and ordering

Ellison, if you have something to

business-like manner.

discuss work, it was best to

they were at it.

knew what she was doing, but he

chat while

discuss work anyway.

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

at their table, seeing Nicole’s annoyance

pleasure.

had

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