"Dad, why don't you let Grandpa be the judge of it." Nicole nodded toward Daniel. She understood Daniel was doing it for her. However, Nicole had long been aware of the situation, so she did not feel aggrieved.Receiving Nicole's message, Daniel gritted his teeth and compromised with a sigh. After Nicole finished, the others shifted their attention to Mr. Riddle Sr., waiting for his decision."Dillon, what do you want me to do?" Mr. Riddle Sr. had read all the documents. He still looked calm and composed, so no one could tell his true thoughts on this matter."Dad, Damien has gone too far. Not only did he want to harm me, but he also even wanted to ruin Nicole. If I hadn't got the evidence, I would've never relayed this matter to the headquarters. In that case, I would've not ended up in this situation," Dillon said with a look of remorse and anger.Nicole sneered with a hint of mockery. 'Dillon was quite skilled in shifting the blame to others, attempting to whitewash himself and
"That's your business. If you hadn't framed others, why would your man be in lockup? He's taking the blame for you. This is the sacrifice you have to make. What does it have to do with us?""Well, aren't you simply heartless and malicious? You wanted to kill two birds with one stone, so now you're saying I shot myself in the foot.""Isn't that the truth?""Why, you!"Damien and Dillon's argument slowly heated up. They even seemed like they were going to start fighting physically the next second.Mr. Riddle Sr.'s expression turned gloomy, and he could not endure it any longer. "Shut up! Am I invisible to you?!"The living room was instantly silent. Only Damien and Dillon's rapid breathing could be heard from the early quarrel. Mr. Riddle Sr. glanced at them with displease, thinking, 'They're both simply unfilial bastards. They said they wanted me to administer justice, but both were clearly at fault. What did they want me to do? Punish them each by slapping them eighty times?'"C
"Alright." Mr. Riddle Sr. raised his head to look at his third son.Daniel wanted to leave, but Nicole shook her head toward him. So Daniel sat back down again. In the end, Dillon had no choice but to leave reluctantly.After everyone was gone, Nicole advised Mr. Riddle Sr. with a smooth tone. "Grandpa, you should really leave this matter alone.""How can I not worry? They think they're clever clogs and try to deceive others like fools." Mr. Riddle Sr. was in a horrible mood. Two of his disappointing sons added up were not even as clear-headed as his granddaughter.Mr. Riddle Sr. knew very well that they were intrigued with each other, and tricking Nicole, his precious granddaughter. This knowledge made him so furious that he wanted to kick them out of the house."Grandpa, don't worry. No matter what they do, I'm not a fool," Nicole said with a pouty look, comforting Mr. Riddle Sr.The older man was originally in an irritating mood, but Nicole's words uplifted him."Dad, are you
"I won't. No matter who it was among us, or who would continue the family name. We would help each other in time of need instead of going against each other."'But then again, having to fool everyone wasn't a nice move as I'm not exactly the most favored by everyone here. Realizing how Sean came out to help me, the chances of winning are now higher than ever.'To Nicole, the Riddle family could live up to their names due to her and her brothers. Other than that, she could not envision what the Riddle family would turn out to be if it were to fall into the hands of others.Mr. Riddle Sr. looked at Nicole in satisfaction, with a hint of regret in his eyes. 'Only someone like her could pass down the family name. This is a blessing to our family. It's a shame she doesn't see the glory in it.'"Dad, since the kids are still young and you're still in tip top shape, it's still too early to put things into perspective. We can discuss this in the future." Daniel comforted Mr. Riddle Sr.Ev
"I'm not saying that I'm incompetent, but sometimes, your dad here is a little too soft-hearted."'When a person is too kind-hearted, it becomes a weakness where other people can easily manipulate and step over.'Meanwhile, Damien had returned to his residence.Everett had received a call earlier from Mr. Riddle Sr., which gave her the idea that her grandpa knew something regarding the matter.Everett saw her father had returned and said, "Dad, why did Grandpa call us over? Is there something going on?""It wasn't Grandpa. It was your Uncle Dillon." Damien's face turned dark when he mentioned Dillon's name.Everett was confused. "Uncle Dillon?"Damien was fuming, his eyes turned darker as he talked about Dillon's problems."He was caught red handed?"Dillon had completed everything cautiously, nobody even knew what he was up to, even Damien was unable to lay his hands on Nicole. So, the matter now appears to be not as easy as it seems though Damien had not done anything."I o
"It's nothing. It's regarding your Uncle Damien and Dillon. Both Dad and I just went over to have dinner with Grandpa," Nicole explained to her whole family, to reassure them.Nicole felt that it would be better to leave out the important parts, just so everyone could have a peace of mind and save herself from all the complicated explanations."Oh, that's a relief.""Thank goodness it was nothing serious."A few of them let out a sigh of relief, all thinking the same thing. 'As long as Nicole is okay, nothing else matters.'"It's late now. Let's all go to bed," announced Daniel as he looked at Gloria, ushering her to go with him. "Let's go.""Okay." Gloria followed her husband upstairs.Once their parents had left, Stanley turned to look at Nicole to confirm that there was nothing seriously wrong with Nicole before speaking up, "Okay, let's go too."Soon everyone had made their way up the stairs and into their respective rooms. Nicole went over to Nolan's room and saw that he w
Nicole was rendered speechless by his antics. 'Did he do this on purpose? Is this how he comforts others?'Jared looked at Nicole with feigned innocence, before reaching out to smoothen her hair. "Let's get some rest."Appalled, Nicole widened her eyes at him. 'Why do I feel like he's saying this on purpose with some hidden intention underneath?'Nicole walked over to the bed alone, deep in thought, and brushing Jared's words away without any feelings of unease. She laid down to sleep, but that was when Jared stretched his long arms out and pulled Nicole into his embrace.Just like that, the both of them laid there without moving. Nicole then tried to wriggle out of his grasp, but before long, she succumbed to his grip. It was not long until she gave up and fell asleep. Hearing her faint snores, Jared opened his eyes and stared at her face, after which a smile crossed his face.The next morning, the sun rose, casting the sky in a golden hue."Mommy!""Daddy!"The twins invaded
"Lana! Nolan!"Nicole was searching for seats for herself and the kids when she heard someone calling out for them. Naturally, they turned around.Upon seeing who that person was, Lana immediately smiled and waved. "Nona!"Nona came over quickly to their side when she noticed Nicole and Jared, she respectfully greeted, "Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston.""Hello," Nicole replied with a smile."Mrs. Johnston? Can Lana and Nolan come play with me and the others?" Nona asked cautiously.Hearing that, Nicole enthusiastically agreed, "Of course, you can."'Kids should be allowed to play. Nolan and Lana in particular should make more friends,' Nicole thought.As the kids went to join their friends, Nicole and Jared found a seat and sat down, watching the kids from afar."Mr. Johnston, there's someone at the main gate asking to meet you. It seems quite urgent," one of the teachers in charge of welcoming parents came over and informed in a low voice.Jared frowned and raised his eyebrows as