Chloe had been an exceptional child at an early age. She had gained glory for the Riddle family, and the Rogers family highly favored her. She was a junior who walked with the Rogers family."We heard that Chloe had gotten a part in Nachelle Holder's drama show. She had also said she had the opportunity to be endorsed by the JJ Johnston Group. Her future is bright and limitless."Due to this, Mr. Riddle Sr. was quite condoning toward her.Miley and Damien's faces lit up with pride when they heard his introduction of Chloe.On the other hand, Everett's eyes darkened as he clenched his fists.Nicole's facial expression did not change. She looked at Chloe with a half-smile and said, "There's no need for introductions. We've already met. Last I heard, you weren't supposed to come back, no?"Chloe should have been locked up for at least three months in Nottingbrook State. But now she was back.Nicole looked over toward Snow and Raine, who seemed to be relying on Chloe. At that moment
Everett blinked his eyes innocently. There was a sense of panic in his voice after being reprimanded by his mother. "Oh, I must have misunderstood Nachelle Holder's statement," he said.Damien and Miley's expressions softened. Everyone else looked at Damien's family thoughtfully. They did not expect them to be invited to Nachelle Holder's family banquet because the Holder family was one of the noble families in San Joto. Similar to the Johnston family, the Holder family was the oldest member of the high society in Hustuaburg.Mr. Riddle Sr. ignored whether Chloe was kicked out of the cast or not. Instead, he squinted his eyes at his eldest son, who did not stop his wife from saying what seemed like an explanation but was an attempt at showing off."Everyone shut up and eat," he said coldly.All of them quieted down in an instant. Snow and Raine returned to their seats unwillingly when they met their grandfather's gaze.The atmosphere became strange. There was only the sound of tab
Chloe and Everett did not seem like siblings since they were young. Chloe was bright and gorgeous. She had good grades and was strong in every aspect. She was always known to be the star of the show.On the other hand, whenever anyone talked about Everett, it was not just "Everett," it was "Chloe's younger brother."He was used to his sister speaking rudely to him. So he continued eating with no change in his facial expression. However, from the way he ate his food, it was clear that he was mad.Chloe did not care about her younger brother. She looked around the table and noticed that almost everyone had finished eating. Thus, she did not wait any longer. She stood up, turned around, and walked toward the door."Mom, Dad, Grandpa, I'm going to go home and get some beauty sleep. I have to get up early tomorrow."Nobody stopped her from leaving.When she was about to leave the house, she saw an unexpected figure at the door."Mr. Anderson? Why are you here?"The chubby man who go
Eric kept asking Chloe questions as she walked before him. He did not see the twisted look on her attractive face."You will know when you see her," she replied uncharacteristically.'That's true,' Eric thought. He ignored Chloe's attitude and followed her around happily. 'I just need to bring Nicole to Mr. Wyance. Beautiful women have short tempers. As long as she brings me to Nicole, I don't care.'He then wiped the sweat off his face and hurriedly followed Chloe into the hall of the Riddle family home.The people in the hall were surprised when they saw Chloe and Eric walking in together."Who is this, Chloe?" Mr. Riddle Sr. asked.Chloe looked back at Eric with a smile and said, "This is our school's director, Mr. Anderson. He's here to meet Nicole."'He's looking for Nicole?'Mr. Riddle Sr. glanced at Eric and immediately disliked him. However, he exchanged a few words with him out of courtesy. "Have you had dinner, Mr. Anderson?"Eric had no time to waste on small talk.
Everyone was stunned when they heard what he said.'Did I hear him right? Fatty wants to take Nicole to meet Mr. Wyance?' they thought.Dillon was the first to start yelling, "What are you going on about? Who is Nicole to meet Mr. Wyance?"'We've been so busy vying with McCarthy Corporation for that piece of land that even I've had a hard time meeting with Mr. Wyance. Nicole is a nobody; why does she get to meet Mr. Wyance?' Dillon thought to himself.Damien also frowned. He looked at Eric doubtfully and said, "Mr. Anderson, you must be joking? Nicole is nothing more than a student to you. Who is she to meet Mr. Wyance!"Mr. Riddle Sr. did not question him like the rest. Instead, he asked politely, "Mr. Anderson, are you confident regarding this matter?"The Riddle family was currently looking for an opportunity to get to know Sebastian Wyance. However, they had not found the chance to do so. Now that the tender proposal was due to commence, Mr. Riddle Sr. was starting to feel an
They instinctively thought that Eric wanted Nicole to do something wicked.They were unaware that Eric wanted to use Nicole to curry favor from Sebastian. Wyance.Both Snow and Raine looked at Nicole with intense jealousy.'Meeting Mr. Wyance is an honorable matter, yet Uncle Daniel and his entire family are acting so reluctant. They really don't know what's good for them!' they thought.Just as the two were about to say something, Chloe sneered."Why are you asking such questions, Sean? You're not willing to accept a good opportunity now that you're faced with it?"Chloe knew what was happening. She had entered society earlier than Snow and Raine, so she was used to seeing situations like this.To Chloe, it seemed like Eric found Nicole pretty and wanted to use her to be acquainted with Sebastian Wyance.Chloe was happy.'How could I not support such a "good opportunity"? If Nicole actually ends up with Mr. Wyance, she won't have the cheek to go close to Jared!Since Nicole
'What?! She won't go? Nicole actually said that she wouldn't be going!' they thought.Everyone present looked at Nicole with astonishment. Damien and Dillon were furious. Then, Dillon slammed the table and stood up.He pointed at Nicole and started screaming, "You think too highly of yourself. Whether you're going or not is not up for you to decide! Today, I'll be the decision-maker. You'll be meeting with Mr. Wyance!"Damien was also looking at Nicole. He did not refute his brother.They all knew that Sebastian Wyance could reverse the Riddle family's situation with a single comment.The McCarthy family had been working with the officials in their province recently. When this was coupled with the arrogant and disdainful attitude they were giving the Riddle family, Damien and Dillon were almost certain that Mr. Wyance favored the McCarthy family.Of course they felt worried!Eric was about to say something out of anger. However, he kept quiet when he saw Damien and Dillon's expr
"Since Nicole has made her decision, none of you are allowed to make any remarks."Mr. Riddle Sr.'s voice was not loud but was authoritative. His eyes scanned the crowd in front of him before landing on Nicole.He then gazed at her beautiful features and said in a comforting tone, "Nicole, do as you please. You don't have to feel restricted."Daniel added, "Damien, Dillon, stop interfering with Nicki's judgment."He believed that Nicole had her own reasons as to why she was not going.At the end of the day, Daniel did not want his daughter to conform to this so-called Mr. Anderson and meet Mr. Wyance. Who knew what wicked thoughts Mr. Anderson had?Nicole's gaze gradually grew warmer as she looked at the two of them. She nodded at them before turning around to leave.Preston quickly prepared to stand up. However, Stanley had already walked to Nicole's side."Let's go, Nicole. I'll drive you back."Nicole nodded in agreement. Samuel and Spencer followed them out of the door. No
"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