Chapter 199

When Summer heard Melinda’s name, she hastily smiled. “You remember me, Mr. Sherman? We met at the South family party the other day. Yes, she’s my cousin. North insisted that you knew her and you were here for her, so I couldn’t stand it—”

“Do you think she’s wrong?” Nicholas asked coldly.

Summer froze. “O-Of course I do. Why would North Myers know you?”

Nicholas snorted. “Miss Lane, I just told you North was my esteemed guest. Did you not understand what I said?”

Summer’s smile stiffened.

Of course, she understood. She just did not want to believe it.

Why would North Myers be Nicholas Sherman’s esteemed guest? What did that country girl do to deserve this?!

Nicholas scoffed. “Looks like you did understand me. But if that’s the case, I’m curious. On what grounds do you think North isn’t fit to work with me?”

Summer’s mind went blank. The way Nicholas defended North made her both jealous and indignant. “Because Melinda said…”

“The reason I returned was because Miss Smithson str