"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
"You should continue to rest properly." June rolled her eyes.Although his condition had improved significantly, he still required more time to complete his recovery.After that, Samuel tightened his embrace around June and said, "Well, I just can't wait to marry you and bring you home."June's face turned red, and she playfully patted Samuel's shoulder, saying, "Let go of me already."She was genuinely concerned that it might strain his leg. Regardless of whether they were in a hurry to get married or not, she just wanted him to recover as soon as possible.June wriggled around, trying to break free and stand up, so Samuel had no choice but to release her from his grasp, albeit reluctantly."Give me a second, I'll clean this up and get you back to sleep," June said as she began tidying up the dining table.Watching her getting all busy, Samuel's eyes began brimming with tender affection for her. He envisioned that their life after marriage would be like this – a warm little hom
At this moment, downstairs.After Spencer and Lulu left, they called a driver which had been designated for them.The aforementioned driver arrived after some time. Spencer handed the car keys over and informed him of Lulu's apartment address.Once they had gotten into the car, the chauffeur began taking them to Lulu's apartment."I will talk to my mom about our wedding as soon as I get back. Mom is already preparing for Samuel and June's wedding, so she has the experience. I think she should be able to prepare everything quickly." Spencer looked at Lulu, his eyes brimming with tenderness."Okay," Lulu blushed and nodded. "Shouldn't I visit your parents first?"After all, she and Spencer had decided to get married in this sort of fashion. They had decided to hold a joint wedding with Samuel and June on their own, and this meant that they had not told their parents about it yet."Got it." Spencer gently held Lulu's hand. "I'll start planning. You should also give it some thought
Nicole quickly washed up after getting up from bed before heading downstairs.Meanwhile, Gloria and Daniel were already seated in the dining room, chatting to Alfred."Mom, Dad." Spencer greeted as he walked into the dining room."Oh, you're up! It's still quite early though. Why don't you go sleep for a little while longer, honey?" Gloria suggested with apprehension in her voice.Nicole curled her lips into a smile, "One thing's for sure, he slept very well. We have some good news to tell you all.""What good news? You're beaming..." Gloria asked as Nicole took a seat at the table."It's about Spencer and Lulu. They've decided to have a double wedding with Samuel and June! You guys might need to double down on the preparations for two couples now!" Nicole laughed.Gloria and Daniel, who were taken by surprise, raised their voices and belted out, "Really? This is great news!"Both Gloria and Daniel were overjoyed with the news of their kids being married off one after another.
"What are you in a rush for? Haven't you gotten your dream of being a flower girl fulfilled?" Nolan snapped.Nolan knew that his godfather, Lawrence, stood no chance with his mother at this rate, but when he heard that Jared was going to marry Nicole, he could not help but be on guard."Even if I don't get to be the flower girl, I still hope that mommy and Daddy will get married earlier," Lana refuted, shooting a frown at Nolan."They're not even in a hurry to get married, so why are you?" Nolan pouted.In reply, Lana exclaimed, "That is all the more why I should be!"'If I'm not worried about when mommy and Daddy will get married, then this wedding is going to take forever!' Lana thought to herself."Hey. Stop bickering and eat your breakfast." Gloria stepped in, diverting the attention of the twins.Everyone wanted Nicole and Jared to hold their wedding as soon as possible, but at this very moment, no one dared to bring it up as it was up to them to decide."Come, let's all d
"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