Chapter 99

Nash didn’t view if that way. Several chance encounters couldn’t simply be dismissed as coincidences; there was more to it than meets the eye.

Nina’s seemingly genuine joy each time they crossed paths only made it even harder to explain.

“Oh, Mr. York is here too!” Wallace, oblivious to any underlying tension, greeted Nash warmly. “Since everyone’s here, let’s head to the restaurant. I’ll treat you all to a feast.”

Nash nodded at Wallace but kept his words to a minimum.

After several interactions, Wallace had gleaned some insight into Nash’s demeanor – reserved, decisive, not one for small talk – so he didn’t

so he didn’t press further.

Scott, gesturing towards the car, said, “Please, Mr. York.

With a stern expression, Nash got into the car without uttering a word. He didn’t acknowledge Nina, curious to see if she would react on her own.

Quincy was tactful. He glanced at Nina and offered them a way out, “Nina, why don’t you sit next to Mr. York?”

Aware of Nash’s discontent, Quincy didn’t want Nina to exacerbate the situation, which could cause complications later on.

the hint, understood the need to tread carefully with

drove, the atmosphere remained unusually

“Even when you take time off, you manage to coincidentally encounter an old classmate. Why not

Nash, whose demeanor exuded coldness. “With Mr. Wallace here, knowing that I’m

you!”

Scott are old

seemed to find fault with everything, so she chose to back down and reopened the car door. “Then I’ll ride with Scott.”

expression immediately darkened.

the car door and stepped on the gas pedal

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to leave the car, Nina ceased

unable to find an

couldn’t comprehend why Nina seemed to intentionally provoke

car, her gaze fixed

was a habit she had developed as his

now more than ever, she had to be vigilant of

trouble.

with concern, “Have you checked into that woman, Mr.

York?”

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