Chapter 2559

"It's okay." Lawrence did not show any disappointment. He just glanced at Nicole and said, "Since that's the case, how about having dinner together?"

"No need to trouble yourself. Mr. Johnston is on his way to pick up his wife now," Patricia said. She stood by Nicole's side with a cold and indifferent expression.

Lawrence glanced at Patricia with dark eyes. He had a strong feeling that Patricia was not someone to be messed with.

Patricia's presence, next to Nicole, was nonexistent when she remained silent earlier. But it was the complete opposite when she started speaking.

"This is..." Lawrence pretended to be somewhat puzzled.

"My assistant." Nicole kept it vague.

Lawrence's gaze darkened. "Isn't Lulu your assistant?"

"Lulu has been busy lately, and she's going on her honeymoon soon, so I hired a new one," Nicole explained with a smile, coming up with a convincing reason.

Hearing this, Lawrence did not press further and simply smiled. "Well, too bad then."

"Let's do it anothe