The three of them came in front of Mr. Ellison's office, each having an ax to grind.Usually, no one would come to this floor, but today, there were four people guarding the door, and another person stood in the stairwell. Seeing them coming, one of them let out a weak smile. "Who are you guys?"Yvana saw this and immediately knew that her uncle had not left. She immediately tried to push aside the bodyguards and continue to walk forward, but a cold, hard object was stuck to her head."Go one step further if you dare. Don't say I didn't warn you."Yvana was stopped in her tracks. Snow looked at the thing that was pointed against Yvana's head and screamed involuntarily. "It's a gun! Harvey, they have guns!"Harvey's expression remained unchanged. He looked nonchalantly at the pistols in the bodyguards' hands and bluntly shook off the hand that Snow used to gasp his sleeve. "I'm Mr. Ellison's grandson. This is Mr. Wyance's niece. We came to see Mr. Wyance."The bodyguards glanced a
Harvey said nothing, just awkwardly keeping his head bowed.He had only joined the company as an intern, learning to take over the company's business and making some changes, not as exaggerated as Sebastian said.But Mr. Ellison nodded proudly. "It is indeed Harvey. He has a keen market sense. Knowing that the market is starting to saturate along the coastal area, he has thought of investing in San Joto."Sebastian smiled and looked at Harvey meaningfully. 'Investing in San Joto isn't something everyone dares to do. This young man has got guts. But I wonder if he has the means to see it through.'"Harvey is indeed a dark horse. It looks like Mr. Ellison has a capable successor."The three of them exchanged some pleasantries for a moment before realizing that they had neglected Snow and Yvana. Sebastian and Yvana had not seen each other for a long time, and Yvana seemed to realize something and took the initiative to say hello. "Uncle Sebastian, do you remember me? I'm Yvana."Seb
She felt so awkward but could only say, "Well, it's alright. I will leave you to it, and I will go first."She then left the principal's office without looking back. Yvana was anxious, worried about not getting the necklace as Snow left. "Please excuse me, Mr. Ellison, Uncle Sebastian," she quickly said and left, chasing after Snow. "Wait for me, Snow."Mr. Ellison looked at the two girls and shook his head.At first, he thought that there was something about Snow that allowed her to stay beside his grandson, not expecting that she was just a poor pretender whose modus operandi was so unsophisticated that even fools knew what she was doing. Thinking of this, he cast a disgruntled look at Harvey.Harvey bowed his head respectfully, but his expression remained unchanged.Sebastian squinted at Harvey, feeling not very comfortable with him. But since Mr. Ellison liked him, they had nothing to say as an outsider.Harvey smiled gently, but there was no emotion in his eyes. "Glad to mee
The three of them saw Vivian's angry face when they looked back.Lulu and June were not holding back. "What did you say? You're biting the hand that feeds you.""What an ingrate.""You all—" Vivian's face flushed, but it was all because of Nicole.She could not help but grit her teeth and look at Nicole. "Don't expect me to be grateful to you simply because you've helped me. I'm not done with you yet." She then stomped her feet and left.June was pissed. "What kind of person is this? She was not only ungrateful but also nasty.""Yeah, how can there be such a person?" Lulu echoed.Nicole was helpless. "Let's go. I didn't mean to help her, anyway. I don't need her to thank me." Then Nicole walked forward.Just then, Snow stormed out of the lecture building and bumped into Nicole. Stunned, she immediately turned around and left.Nicole could not care less about her, and the three of them continued walking toward the cafeteria.On the way, they saw Samuel and Spencer, who spotted
Nicole looked back and saw Preston and Edwin.When Edwin saw Nicole again, he had a dramatic look in his eyes.He had investigated Nicole day and night for several days but still found nothing. All he got were dark circles under his eyes."Why are you sending my sister home? You're not going in the same direction." Spencer looked warily at Preston, whose mother was Karen, with whom his family had been at odds with."Can't I stop by to see Uncle Daniel and Aunt Gloria?" Preston looked facetiously at the two siblings.The two siblings wanted to refuse, but Nicole said, "It doesn't matter. His bike is fast."Nicole liked Preston's motorcycle after having seen it once.Since Nicole had agreed, the two siblings could only agree. "Well, be careful on the road.""Don't worry." Nicole smiled.Preston and Edwin also had lunch at the same table, and because of that, June and Lulu became even more nervous. 'What is happening today? We have four of the eight most good-looking guys in the
Nicole went in through the door with a laid-back attitude. She noticed there was an extra pair of shoes at the door.She heard a gentle voice before she reached the living room."Mr. and Mrs. Riddle, I’ll show myself out.""Don’t leave now. Stay for dinner." Nicole was at the door just after Gloria said that.Nicole froze for a moment when she saw the guest.'I think I’ve seen him in the photo from Mr. Wyance’s office….’Martin froze for a moment when he saw Nicole. He came here on behalf of his father to inform Gloria and Daniel that they would deal with the school’s rumor. But he hoped he would be lucky enough to see Nicole in person. 'I can’t believe I got to meet her in person.’'She was bright and brave,’ Martin thought about the racing video.He was love-struck when he saw how gentle and beautiful Nicole was as she walked in.Nicole spoke first, "You…You’re Mr. Wyance’s son, right?"Martin shook off his fascination. "Yes. D-Do you know me?"Nicole nodded her head. "Sor
Zeke was online not long after Nicole logged in.[Nicole, you’re back?"]Nicole saw the moving profile picture icon. She opened it and replied, [Yes.]Zeke was overjoyed. [Why didn’t you come to find me at the field? I was alone and bored.]Nicole smiled slightly. [You’ll have company very soon.]"Ah?" Zeke froze for a moment. He did not know what Nicole meant. But Nicole went offline right after she finished doing her work online. She did not reply to him.Zeke was thinking about what Nicole said all night. He did not sleep well. The next day, he went to the field on time. He did not dare to reach there late, even just for one minute.But Nicole was already waiting for him there. She was not alone. Austin was standing behind her!"W-Why is he here?" Zeke was one of the big shots in Northon Institute. Naturally, he knew who Austin was. They even had a feud."I should be the one asking this question. You’re from Northon Institute. Why did you sneak into the campus of Royal Cree
"Yes. Do learn well." Nicole gave him an angry stare. She then turned back to teach them some moves."Training is over. You guys can now practice on your own. If you can perform these moves properly, both of you can spar. Do memorize them well.""Alright!" Zeke and Austin nodded their head. They were no longer at daggers drawn. They started to practice those moves Nicole taught them.Nicole then went back to her class satisfyingly.The lessons taught in the class were easy for Nicole. Teachers no longer kept a close eye on Nicole after they knew she was a genius. She could do whatever questions she wanted.After two classes, Ms. Emerson mentioned the school anniversary celebration arrangement on the stage. "This year is Royal Creek Institute’s centennial. We’ll celebrate it with plays. We’ll also invite some special guests to watch the shows. The play’s theme of our class is set. We need two lead actors, two primary supporting actors, and eight secondary supporting actors."Every
"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