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.

understood the need to tread carefully with Nash present.

atmosphere remained unusually tense.

was icy as he remarked, “Even when you take time off, you manage to coincidentally encounter an old classmate. Why not

coldness. “With Mr. Wallace here, knowing that I’m your secretary, it

you!”

you and Scott are old classmates. Is that

sensing Nash’s disapproval. He seemed to find fault with everything, so she chose to back down and

expression immediately darkened.

Quincy was quick to react. He locked the car door and stepped on the gas pedal to stop Nina’s attempt to

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to leave the car,

fire simmered in Nash’s chest, unable to find an outlet,

seemed to intentionally provoke

car, her gaze fixed ahead, her

a habit she had developed as his

than ever, she had to be

trouble.

finally inquired with concern, “Have

York?”

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