Nicole looked toward Jared, her eyes seemingly brimming with questions.Jared frowned, and after a long pause, he turned to Nicole and said, "Don't let him know that you've regained your memories."At most, Lawrence would only come to discover that Nicole had retrieved the Fire Crest. After all, that system was always in Nicole's hands. They could always say that it was Nicole who had cracked the system and the Crest recognized her as the sole bearer. Nothing would be out of place, and besides, the Crests would never allow a switch in ownership unless the current bearer was dead.They would definitely not be able to tell that Nicole had gotten her memories restored. Perhaps the main thing which Lawrence was trying to test was this information."Yeah." Nicole nodded in agreement.Then, Nicole turned to Patricia and said, "What about Hanwick?"Patricia shook her head. "He still refuses to say anything. I'm not sure if he's waiting for Lawrence to rescue him."There was definitely
With a skeptical look on his face, Hanwick questioned, "What on earth did you do?""There's no need for you to know anymore. Leave San Joto as soon as possible."After Lawrence was done talking to Hanwick, he shouted outside "Ian!""Sir." Ian quickly entered the room."Prepare him to leave the country immediately." Lawrence ordered, his voice burning with fury.Stunned, Ian asked, "You mean now? Don't we need to investigate?""There's no need for that." Lawrence said, his eyes frosty. 'He's entirely useless to me now.'If Jared and Nicole have opted to release him, that means that Nicole hasn't regained her memories. Fortunately, Hanwick kept his mouth sealed. Otherwise, I would have even less of a reason to keep him alive,' he thought."Understood." Ian turned to Hanwick. "C'mon, let's go."Hanwick added, "The drugs for next month are in my apartment drawer. I'll keep sending them to you from now on." He then followed Ian out.Hanwick knew he couldn't do much more to assist
Everyone walked over to the table and got themselves seated. Just as dinner was served, the look on Sally's face changed. Then, she covered her mouth with her hands, got up and ran off."Sally!" Steve followed after her, worried.Gloria looked at the direction Sally was headed to, and Gloria's gaze was filled with emotions.As Nicole had also experienced such a thing before, she instinctively turned to look at Gloria. When their eyes met, the mother daughter duo reached an instant understanding of what was going on.After a while, Sally returned, her face pale as a sheet. That was when Steve stepped up and persuaded Sally to ease her concerns."Let's go to the hospital.""It's fine. I have been experiencing this for a few times over the past few days. I'll feel better in a while." Sally shook her head as everyone waited for dinner to begin.She did not want the rest to worry about her."Alfred!" Gloria shouted."Yes?" The house butler came over."Get the kitchen to bring thes
"But you can't just let Sally starve," Gloria retorted."No worries. I'll buy something for her to eat," Steve suddenly said, before rushing out of the front door.Taken aback by what Steve was doing, they then burst out laughing. "Look how worried he is.""Alfred, please get someone to tag along with him and inform us when he's back, so that the both of them won't have to lose sleep over this," Gloria instructed.Steve would have to take care of Sally once he got to the hospital, so it was best to have someone else handle the rest for him."I will do so right away," the house butler replied, and hurried off to make the necessary arrangements at once.After Steve and Sally had sped off the driveway, the others continued their dinner. There, in the dining hall, the atmosphere was brimming with cheerful anticipation."Mummy, are we going to have a little sibling?" Nolan and Lana asked curiously, turning off the television.Nicole chuckled and patted their heads. "That's possible.
As Nicole woke up and opened her eyes, she looked at the person sleeping beside her and smiled. Staring at Jared's face, Nicole hesitantly leaned in to give a peck on his cheek. She then chuckled quietly and started to get out of bed.Unexpectedly, an arm caught her by the waist as she got up. With a gentle pull, Jared held Nicole back in his arms. Before Nicole could react, Jared had flipped her over and pinned her down.With a meaningful gaze, Jared said, "Aren't you going to do something about it after waking it up?""What thing? I'm getting out of bed." Nicole's face was flushed as she tried to push Jared away."Well, I'll show you." Jared lowered his head and started kissing Nicole.The couple only went downstairs during breakfast. Deep down, Nicole blamed Jared for her sore back, but outwardly she had to pretend she was fine.At the dining table, the food was already prepared, and everyone had been seated.When everyone had arrived, Daniel gestured to the meal. "Let's eat,
Knowing someone was taking care of Sally, Nicole nodded her head in satisfaction. "Thank God.""Oh, there's news about that matter," Steve said with amusement.Nicole raised an eyebrow. "The matter about the Ellison family's factory?""Yup, everything's on the right track," Steve said proudly.'Harvey must be furious right now,' Nicole thought."That's great." Nicole smirked.She thought to herself, 'I'm shocked that this thing has results already. Harvey must be really arrogant to think no one is able to deal with him. Well, it's my job to show him that he's not untouchable. It's just that no one wanted to deal with him.'When Nicole entered her office, Patricia soon came in as well."There's been a breakthrough in NandoCorp's matter. I believe we'll soon achieve completion," Patricia reported."Okay, that's good." Nicole smirked again. There had been good news all along the week.Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Harvey's office was tense.Cautiously, his assistant said, "We di
"Hmph, so you were going to tell me after all," Maximillian complained, pretending to be haughty. However, deep down he was pleased with Jared's request.Jared raised his eyebrows slightly and teased, "If you're not keen on it, I could always ask Mr. Riddle Sr. to—""What nonsense is that? These are the children of the Johnston family! Why should you let that old man host the banquet?" Maximillian protested in anger, instantly showing his dissatisfaction."I'll consider this as your agreement to host the banquet then," Jared stated calmly, laughing secretly in his heart.Maximillian knew he was set up by Jared and grunted, "Of course."Nicole could not help but laugh at Maximillian's childish behavior, "Grandpa, they'll be called Nolan and Lana Johnston from then on.""Yes, I'll announce to everyone that they're Nolan Johnston and Lana Johnston. Both are my precious babies. Let's see who dares mess with them in the future," Maximillian said proudly.After discussing the return b
After a pause, Mr. Riddle Sr. continued, "Anyone who crosses my great-grandson or great-granddaughter in the future will have to deal with the Riddle family.""You're too serious, Mr. Riddle Sr. Why would we bother a small child?" everyone chimed in jokingly."Well, you won't. Go back and tell your kids to act accordingly and not to bully our Nolan or hit on Lana," Mr. Riddle Sr. informed them seriously.Maximillian was immediately united with Mr. Riddle Sr. at the idea and echoed, "Yes, no hitting on our Lana."Nicole could not help but feel bewildered at their instant unity, as they had just been secretly competing with each other."Grandpa, that's a little too far ahead," Nicole whispered. After all, Lana was just five years old. She was still at an age where she liked having fun. Nicole thought these two old men were thinking too far ahead."Why not? I had to protect Lana," Mr. Riddle Sr. rebuked.Maximillian lowered his voice and said, "Although Lana is young now, she's pre