Chapter 2630

Chapter 2630“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 intoyou both.”
“Since you’re hungry, Mr. Ellison, please go ahead and help yourself,” Nicole
said, already starting to shoo him away.
At this point, she just could not be bothered to waste her time and energy
engaging with him.
Hearing this, Harvey smiled awkwardly. ‘Nicole sure is blunt. We’re already
business partners, and yet, she has no reservations in shooing me away.’
Holding back his feelings, Harvey continued, “Since I’ve already run into you, I
believe there are some details about our collaboration we should discuss now.
Otherwise, I may have to make another trip to Riddle Corporation to see you
novelbintomorrow.”
It was clear that Harvey was threatening her. If she ignored him today, he would
simply meet her in person at the company tomorrow.
Nicole furrowed her brows. She did not want Harvey to stay as she did not want
him to ruin her appetite. However, there was no guarantee that he would not
show up at her office tomorrow, even if she did not get him off her back right
now.But just as Nicole was about to make him leave, Jared said,” Please, have a
seat.”
Harvey was momentarily stunned, for he had likely not expected Jared to extend
the courtesy to him.
“Okay.” Harvey quickly regained his composure and sat down, before calling the
waiter over and ordering more dishes.
“Mr. Ellison, if you have something to discuss, please do,” Nicole asked in a
business-like manner.
If they were to discuss work, it was best to maintain a professional attitude while
they were at it.
Harvey knew what she was doing, but he smiled and politely continued, “We
can chat while eating too.”
He was not there to discuss work anyway. What he said about work earlier was
just an excuse. His true intention was to stay. Even though he knew he was not
welcome at their table, seeing Nicole’s annoyance somehow brought him
pleasure.
Nicole frowned when she heard what Harvey had said. “I don’t have the habit ofdiscussing work during meals. If you don’t wish to proceed, it’s better to meet
me at my office tomorrow, Mr. Ellison.”
‘If you don’t want to talk, then just leave right away. Don’t stay here and annoy
people.’
to keep such an attitude,” Harvey said as if Nicole had wronged her.
“I think it’s fine. Besides, you’re the one who wanted to collaborate, aren’t you,
Mr. Ellison?” Nicole shrugged calmly.
After all, she was not the one who invited him to work with her.
“Heh.” Harvey chuckled awkwardly.
As it turned out, Nicole genuinely had no quarter to give him.
He was livid as he gritted his teeth. Jared was there looking at him coldly and
calmly, while Nicole was jabbing at him mercilessly.
Then, the waiter approached him and served him his food.” Excuse me, your
food is ready.”
“Let’s eat,” Nicole placed the dishes that Jared liked in front of him, whereupon
Jared considerately passed some of the food to Nicole.
The two of them displayed their affection without any care in the world, makingHarvey’s grimace even more sour by the minute. He seemed to have dug his
own grave, and he suddenly felt that staying was a mistake.
Then, it became clear as to why Jared was willing to let him stay. He had clearly
wanted to see him being embarrassed right in the scene.