Sean glanced at Steve and said, "Just do what you need to do.""Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on Everett." Whether it was the task given to them by Mr. Riddle Sr. or preventing Everett from tracing them, Steve was determined to keep an eye on Everett.Sean knew that Steve understood what needed to be done, so he looked away and instructed the driver to start the car.Soon, they left the Riddle family manor.After entering her house, Nicole found Daniel, Gloria, and Stanley in the living room."What exactly happened today?" They could not ask any questions back at the old house, so now they came bursting forth.Nicole smiled calmly. "Don't worry. Everything will be fine.""Do you know something?" Stanley furrowed his brows slightly.She briefly explained the situation and advised them, "Just pretend you don't know anything. You don't need to worry about anything else. Sean and I will handle it.""If that's the case, then I'm relieved." Gloria let out a sigh of relief.Although
Meanwhile, most of the people had gradually returned home after having spent a considerable amount of time by the river. Only a few groups were left, and they were still enjoying the serene view of the flowing waters.Spencer and Lulu walked hand in hand along the embankment, where the wind would blow from time to time, making Lulu's hair flow ever so gracefully in the wind."Are you cold?" Spencer lowered his gaze, looking at her with concern."Not at all. The evening breeze feels quite nice." Lulu smiled and shook her head gently.Fixing her hair, Spencer muttered, "I'm sorry for making you upset earlier. I'll be more careful in the future. I'll try to reduce the amount of time I spend with Icyln outside of work.""It's okay, I understand that you're in a difficult position. I've never blamed you for anything before." Lulu said, understanding that Spencer was stuck between a rock and a hard place.Besides, he had not done anything inappropriate, having only acted out of duty fo
Looking at the ring wrapped around the finger of her left hand, Spencer gently embraced Lulu in his arms and whispered, "Thank you, Lulu""I should be the one thanking you. You're so outstanding, and yet, you chose me in the end." Lulu blushed as she bit her lip.Spencer lowered his voice as he brushed her hair and said, "You're exceptional too, and you're the only person I want to spend the rest of my life with."Her heart skipped a beat, and her mind went blank as she looked Spencer in the eye.Then, Spencer lowered his head and lightly kissed Lulu in the lips.As the clock ticked, the sky became darker, with Nicole and Jared returning to their own room after tucking their children in."Did everything go smoothly at the family manor?" Jared asked in a hushed voice."We're fine, but some of them didn't have it easy," Nicole said with a smirk playing on her lips.Jared raised an eyebrow. Though he did not know what had happened, it was evident that Nicole was in a good mood. On
Lowering his head, Jared kissed Nicole's lips without giving her a window of escape.The next day, Nicole arrived at the headquarters of the Riddle Corporation as usual."Here are today's documents," Lulu entered and placed the files on the desk.As Nicole's gaze swept over the documents, her eyes were immediately drawn to the ring on Lulu's hand."The ring! What's going on?" Nicole immediately questioned, sensing that something significant must have happened last night.Glancing at the ring, Lulu's cheeks flushed, and she coyly said, "Oh, uh, we've decided to get married.""More like you've finally decided to marry Spencer," Nicole teased.In response, Lulu bit her lip and nodded. "I've figured it out, so I proposed to him."Nicole's eyes widened in surprise. She was amazed that Spencer had acted so quickly this time, but she was taken aback by the fact that it was Lulu who had proposed.Caressing the ring, Lulu explained, "He prepared this ring when he proposed to me months
"Yes, sir."After the servants had left, Nicole handed the file to Mr. Riddle Sr. and said, "I'm here to deliver this, of course.""What is this?" He opened the file, and upon reading its contents, his eyes widened in astonishment. "Nicole, this...""Well, thanks to your wise planning, we've managed to retrieve the stolen items successfully," Nicole stated, believing that he would understand the intended meaning behind her words.Indeed, upon hearing Nicole's words, Mr. Riddle Sr.'s face blanched.He had tipped her off earlier, so Nicole's implication was that he had warned her about Damien's frequent visits to the house, prompting her to be vigilant, and ultimately leading to the recovery of the property deed.As it turned out, Damien had a specific purpose for returning — to bribe the two gardeners, seize the opportunity when everyone had gathered around, and steal the deed to the property. If the deed had ended up in Damien's hands, the consequences would have been dire."Tha
"Then let's take it one step at a time," June persisted, showing her persistence in delving into every detail."We haven't really considered marriage yet," Lulu said with her brows raised. "Right now, we've just decided to get engaged. Why do you seem more anxious than I am? You should focus on your own plans first."June was worried about Lulu's wedding plans, even though none of her own had been finalized.Hearing Lulu's words, June sighed and said, "I'm really in a bind now. Ever since Samuel made our relationship official to the public, fans on the internet have been arguing nonstop. It's gotten so bad that I'm afraid to even go online. And now, I'm even more uncertain about what to do."She had been worried if it might affect Samuel, and now... it had turned out just as she had expected. With that said, it had left her conflicted and unsure of what to do next."Just as you told me, don't overthink it. Pursue your own happiness with courage." Lulu patted June's shoulder and sm
"Mrs. Riddle is already occupied with Samuel and June's wedding. Aren't we just going to add to her burden?" Lulu asked, feeling a little worried."Don't worry about that," Nicole said with a smile. "First of all, there'll be people helping my mom with it, and secondly, I believe the news will only delight my mom. It's not going to be a burden to her at all.""Yeah, there's no doubt that she'll be happy. After all, it's not the first time she has rushed us to get married." Samuel shrugged his shoulders, feeling a sense of relief as his family would never pressure him to get married from here on out."I didn't expect that guys like you, who have so much to offer, would be pressured to get married." June lifted her brows, surprised that Spencer and Samuel. who possessed such qualities, as well as a reputable family, would face a problem like that."Although I don't know what they're thinking, I believe it is a nationwide phenomenon, and it has nothing to do with the individual." Samu
"Yeah. Hey, they're getting married, so what's with that look?" Nicole looked at him in confusion. 'He's upset? Why wouldn't he be happy when others are getting married?'"When are we getting married?" Jared suddenly stopped in his tracks, his face darkened as he looked at Nicole.He had been left feeling rather impatient for a while now, and it was frustrating for him to not only not be able to marry her but to also have to witness the wedding of others.Nicole's lips twitched as she wondered, 'Why are we talking about us now?'"When are they getting married?" Jared continued asking after noticing their silence.Nicole looked up at him, seeming to understand what he was implying, and could not help but shake her head in defeat, "Let's not join in on the festivities for now.""As long as you agree to marry me, we can do it anytime."He had long been prepared for the occasion, so he was just waiting for the green light from her. As for the wedding ceremony, they could hold it any
"Let's go, it's time to head down. The ceremony will start soon."The group laughed and talked as they left the bridal suite. Jared and his friends, Spencer and Preston, were also guided out by everyone.Now, only the family of four remained in the bridal suite, getting ready for their big entrance."Mommy, it's almost time. Let's get ready," Nolan said, pulling on Nicole's hand.Nicole gently patted Nolan and Lana's cheeks, whispering, "Okay."As she made to stand, Jared extended his hand toward her. Lifting her gaze, she caught Jared in a moment of elegance, his charm unmistakable. A smile bloomed on her face as she placed her hand in his.With a gentle tug, Jared drew her up, his touch tender against her palm.In a swift move, he pulled Nicole into his arms, his other hand circling her waist to pull her close.As Jared looked at Nicole, admiration shimmered in his eyes. "You look truly beautiful today," he remarked."Daddy, Mommy is beautiful every day," Lana chimed in, til
Nicole laughed off the debate between Lulu and June, saying, "Both are lovely. I'm happy with either."Both sets of jewelry were beautiful, and she felt that either would do."Exactly. Nicole will shine in anything," Cindy said, picking a set. "Let's go with this one."Lulu gave June a victorious look. "Told you this was the one."Cindy then suggested, "Why not wear this for the ceremony and switch for the reception? That way, we use both.""Great idea," June agreed, smiling at Cindy's suggestion.Nicole smiled. "Sounds perfect."With everyone agreeing, the stylist went ahead with preparing Nicole.Lulu watched Nicole, amazed by how calm she seemed. "Aren't you a bit nervous?" she asked. Lulu remembered her own wedding jitters.Nicole bit her lip, a hint of nerves showing. "I'm more excited than anything," she admitted.She had been looking forward to this day, ready to face the future with Jared with hope and joy."Just finished," the stylist announced, stepping back to adm
"Do you think I don't want to meet someone? I just haven't found the right person," Gary said somewhat resignedly. He had long regarded Nicole as just a friend."Why don't we just try the dates our families set up?" Ryder suggested, calm and collected. He figured since finding someone on his own wasn't working, maybe arranged dates could help. In their circles, it seemed like good matches were meant to be."Arranged dates don't sound great. You hardly know the person. Are we really okay with deciding to spend our lives together like that?" Preston wasn't too keen on the idea."Emery's doing pretty well with it, you know," Ryder said confidently. "I trust our families. They wouldn't set us up with someone terrible. They've probably made sure we'd be a good match."Gary thought it over. "You might be right. Our families aren't just trying to make deals; they want us to be happy."As Gary and Ryder seemed more into the idea, Preston was still unsure. "You guys are serious?""Why not
Jared held Nicole close and looked at her. "After we get married, we'll move to the estate," he said.Their future home would be just theirs.He thought it was good for Nicole to spend more time with her family since she hadn't been with them for five years. But they knew they would move to the estate later."Okay," Nicole said, nodding. She was happy Jared made the estate close to her family, so she was okay with moving.Jared gently touched her hair and kissed her...****Time flew, and soon it was Nicole and Jared's wedding day.From the morning, San Joto was alive with excitement. Everyone was talking about Jared and Nicole's wedding.Politicians, business leaders, close friends, and business partners all came to wish the couple well.The Riddles were busy welcoming the guests, making everything look amazing."Patricia, hurry up, Charlie's here," Ellar called out as he spotted Charlie. He quickly got Patricia to come and greet him. Max, hearing the fuss, came over too.C
"You really need to rest. You shouldn't work for the next few days. Stay home and rest. A bride has to look her best," Gloria said, looking at Nicole and making the decision for her."Bride!" Nicole was surprised because she hadn't talked about any wedding yet."Yes, now that everything is settled, it's time for your wedding with Jared," Gloria said, deciding firmly. She used to think it was best for the kids to decide for themselves, but after several delays, she felt waiting longer made no sense. The wedding should happen soon."I was thinking that too," Jared said. They had planned the wedding after solving the Everett problem, but then they found out Lawrence had hurt Nicole in the past, causing more delays. Now, with everything sorted out, they saw no reason to wait. The wedding was the next big step.Nicole looked at Jared and, with a smile, agreed, "Okay." Their wedding had been waiting for five years; it was time, with no need to wait any longer."That's so cool, I'm the f
Patricia felt a mix of reluctance and happiness as she prepared to part ways with Charlie.Jared glanced at Charlie and said, "It's about time for us to board." He tenderly held Nicole's hand and led her toward the boarding gate."I need to go through the boarding procedures too," Patricia said, biting her lip. "You must find happiness as well.""I will," Charlie assured her with a gentle smile, giving her a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "You've grown up, too. You don't need to cling to me anymore. I believe Ellar will take great care of you."Patricia nodded, then, leaning closer to Charlie, she whispered, 'When Mr. Johnston and Ms. Riddle get married, make sure you bring my future sister-in-law back with you.' Caught off guard, Charlie playfully scolded her, "You little rascal."Doretta, standing not too far away, overheard Patricia's whispered words. Her cheeks turned even redder."Let's go," Patricia announced, then turned to Doretta, adding, "We'll meet again.""Goodbye,
Lying in bed with Nicole cradled in his arms, Jared whispered gently, "Sleep for a bit.""Mhm." Finally feeling at peace, Nicole smiled slightly, and she quickly fell asleep.As Jared listened to her soft breathing, his eyes softened with affection, and he too closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.The next morning, as the group got ready to head back to San Joto, Zane and Doretta came to say goodbye."I still have things to finish here, but I promise to be at your wedding," Zane said with a big smile."And I'll be there to wish you well, Nicole," Doretta added.Saying goodbye is always hard, but everyone knew they had their own journeys to continue."Great, we'll see you in San Joto," Nicole said with a bright smile."It's time to go," Zane said, knowing they couldn't wait any longer without risking missing their plane."I've got the paperwork," Patricia said, ready to help with the travel documents for Jared and Nicole. Then, looking at Charlie, she asked, "Need help with
Nicole was quiet, thinking about everything. 'If I hadn't remembered everything, maybe Lawrence and I could have stayed friends. But after finding out about the airport, it's impossible...'Not only had she regained her memory, but she had also learned about the airport incident. Lawrence had gone to great lengths to prevent her from returning to San Joto."Thanks for saving me before, but you also hurt me. We're even now," Nicole said calmly, looking at Lawrence like he was someone she didn't know anymore.Jared squeezed Nicole's hand gently. "Let's go."They decided to leave the rest to Zane and head back."Wait." Lawrence's voice stopped Nicole. He sounded almost like he was begging. "Please, don't tell Nolan about this."Nicole paused, then said, "I won't tell him. Not for you, but because I don't want Nolan to see how bad people can be."With that, Nicole walked away with Jared.Lawrence sat down, watching her leave, with mixed feelings."Let's go too," Patricia said to C
"Your robots don't work anymore," a voice said, sounding very pleased. Then, a person came out from behind the crowd, looking pretty proud of himself."Carl!" Nicole was shocked to see him. 'It's Carl!'"It's been a while." Carl smiled and waved at Nicole.Carl had come as soon as Zane told him about the problem. He couldn't just do nothing when Nicole needed help.He didn't expect them to act so soon, which is why he was a little late. But he was still in time to help. Carl was surprised by Lawrence's robots at first, but luckily, the weapons he brought, which he had been working on for years, stopped the robots. This was a big help to everyone."We really need to thank Carl; we would have been in big trouble without him," Zane said, feeling relieved.Zane had asked Carl for help, hoping it would make them more likely to win, but Carl ended up being very important."Thank you," Nicole said with a warm smile. It was nice to see an old friend again."No need to thank me. I'm jus