Chapter 296

The conversation with Asher felt like a bucket of cold water for Hailey, eliminating the revival of her feelings.

It seemed like both Nikolai and Asher were filled with ambiguity, making it hard for her to tell who was trustworthy. Hailey gradually became very guarded.

The one who sensed her change the most was Nikolai since he used Zane as an excuse to come pick up Hailey every day.

Hailey began to reject his advances coldly and unceremoniously, once again returning to her usual indifferent and unapproachable self.

On that day, Nikolai came to pick her up as usual.

Hailey lowered her eyes to avoid his concerned gaze. She said in a low voice. "Nikolai, I think you'd better not pick me up in the near future. I can go back with Zephira"

She was so busy in tbe company everyday that she did not want to have much trouble because of Nikolai.

Nikolai thought that Hailey had let down her guard towards him, but the situation har reverted all of a sudden. He felt he could not accept it at all o