"Chloe found Ghost Hand?" Sean frowned. He knew that Ghost Hand was Nicole, so who exactly did Chloe find?"Did Stanley really tell you guys that?" Nicole was amused. She thought Stanley was just saying it offhandedly to avoid being nagged by their mother."Are we not supposed to know?" Steve was a bit annoyed."Of course not," Nicole replied with a smile. "I just thought it was a trivial matter."She really did not think it was necessary to distract Sean and Steve with this, so she did not say anything about it.Sean squinted his eyes. "What are you planning to do?""Nothing much. Chloe has to see Ghost Hand in person eventually. When that time comes, it'll be proven that the person is fake." Nicole shrugged as this was simple for her."Grandpa agreed?" Steve asked.Nicole nodded. "Yes, I went back to the family manor yesterday.""It's good that you discussed it with Grandpa. Let us know if you need our help," Sean said.Although Chloe did not know that Nicole was Ghost Hand
Patricia frowned. "Ms. Nicole, are you referring to Harvey or Everett?"At this point, the only people who could help Chloe were Harvey and Everett."Harvey won't." Nicole shook her head. She felt that he was more likely to help her.At this point, if Harvey helped Chloe, it would only spell trouble for himself. Harvey was not that foolish.On the other hand, it would be much easier for Everett. He was still hiding with Lawrence and had not shown himself anywhere. As long as he secretly contacted Chloe, he had the capability to help her.Unfortunately, both siblings had their own agendas. Even if they cooperated, they were both scheming. Success might not lead to good results for them, and Nicole would not let them succeed anyway."Ms. Nicole, what should we do?" If it was Everett secretly helping Chloe, should they give Chloe the opportunity, making Everett think he had succeeded, or should they immediately go after Chloe, forcing Everett to reveal himself?"Everett won't dare
After chatting for a while, Ellar left.Nicole went on to gulp the cold drink that Ellar had brought for her before leaning back against the couch, her eyes darkening as she drifted off into a reverie.Time flew by, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.Chloe's so-called 'Ghost Hand' had finally arrived in San Joto, and so, she naturally turned to Mr. Riddle Sr., whom she proceeded to urge to pay for the treatment."Grandpa, let me handle this matter," Nicole said after receiving a call from Mr. Riddle Sr."Okay. But if something really happens, she might be on guard, so be careful," Mr. Riddle Sr. reminded her."Don't worry, Grandpa," Nicole comforted.After hanging up, Nicole turned to look at Patricia and asked, "How's the investigation going?""They've indeed made preparations. We can't find any abnormalities. If we didn't already know that this Ghost Hand was fake, it would be hard to suspect her," Patricia said in a solemn tone of voice.The people who were inves
Miley hesitated for a moment, after which she fell silent, despondent and dejected."Take me back to my room," Chloe ordered the housekeeper with a glance."Of course," the housekeeper replied, before wheeling Chloe away.Miley turned her gaze to Chloe, feeling a little distressed and helpless. She had hoped for the best for her daughter. Chloe used to shine like a bright star in the night sky. Everyone admired her, and she was the daughter Miley was most proud of.But now, her daughter had fallen from grace, and there was nothing Miley could do at all because of the failures of her own family. She even had to get Damien's approval before she could say anything to the Riddle family.Just as she was lost in thought, Miley suddenly heard Damien's yell, snapping her out of it. "What are you staring at?""You're back," Miley said in a soft, timid voice upon noticing Damien."Pour some coffee for me," Damien said grumpily, already seated on the sofa.After getting him his Cup of Joe
"You're awfully mysterious today." Nicole pouted and feigned displeasure."Hah," Jared chuckled softly, gently stroking Nicole's hair. "You'll find out when we get there."The car soon brought them to a bridal studio."Why are we here?" Nicole asked, surprised to see the bridal studio."Go in and take a look," Jared said, before grabbing Nicole's hand and leading her into the studio.Once inside, they were greeted by a myriad of wedding dresses in all colors, styles, and designs. It was a beautiful sight to behold."Mr. and Mrs. Johnston," the storekeeper immediately came forward upon seeing Jared and Nicole."Bring us to the special section where we can see what we've ordered," Jared said nonchalantly."Alright, please follow me," the staff replied, and immediately led Jared and Nicole to the inner section.Nicole finally realized that Jared's custom-made dress suit had arrived, and they were here to try them on."Woah, what's the rush?" Nicole whispered to Jared, surprised.
Then, Nicole looked up at Jared and smiled. "Thank you."Jared lowered his head and gently kissed her in the lips. "You'll have to thank me like this from now."Nicole's cheeks reddened as she rolled her eyes at Jared. 'You wish.'Smirking, Jared softly said, "I'm glad you like it.""Yeah, I do." Nicole nodded.She knew this dress was something he had tailored specifically for her. Though she liked it, she liked the effort he had put in even more.Jared's gaze was filled with affection as he reached up and smoothed the strand of hair on Nicole's forehead. His movements were so gentle that he looked like he was tenderly protecting a national treasure."Come on." Nicole grabbed Jared's arm and whipped her phone out. "I want to take a picture for my phone's wallpaper."This way, she could see him anytime and anywhere. She could even imagine what they would look like on their wedding day.Jared did as he was asked; he took her phone and proceeded to capture a number of selfies wit
"Let's have dinner before going home," Jared said, holding Nicole's hand as they sauntered into the restaurant.Nicole figured that it was better to eat out too, as everyone at home would have likely finished their meal by the time they got home.After sitting down, the two ordered their food.During the wait, a figure appeared by the table, causing Nicole's brows to furrow involuntarily."Hey, Mr. Johnston and Miss Riddle. What a coincidence," Harvey said, looking at the two, seemingly in surprise.After taking a deep breath, Nicole looked up with a faint smile. "It does seem quite coincidental, Mr. Ellison."Encountering him at any restaurant was something she did not like at all. 'How could we even bump into him when we're eating outside? Is this really a coincidence?'Harvey had noticed her tone, and yet, he feigned oblivion and cheerfully replied, "Indeed, it is. I was just feeling hungry and wanted to grab a bite when I ran into you both.""Since you're hungry, Mr. Elliso
The more Harvey thought about it, the more annoyed he became.With that in mind, he had no other choice but to stand up and say, "I suddenly remembered there's something I need to attend to. Please excuse me.""Take care, Mr. Ellison." Nicole smiled at Harvey as if saying, "Please. Just leave if you want already."Trying to maintain his composure, he took a deep breath and spun around before hightailing it out of the establishment.Nicole pursed her lips with a look of disdain. "Petty. Why did he even bug us? What's wrong with him?""You must be hungry. Come on, eat up." Jared scooped some dishes for Nicole again.He was not in the mood for exaggerated displays of affection; he simply did not care about Harvey.Meanwhile, Harvey's assistant was left in a state of puzzlement after Harvey had gotten in. "Mr. Ellison? Are you leaving so soon?"He was genuinely surprised that they were leaving already, and he figured that Harvey had probably not eaten yet."Drive." Harvey glared a
"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