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.

to tread carefully with

Quincy drove, the atmosphere remained unusually tense.

“Even when you take time off, you manage to coincidentally

words peculiar, infused with a hint of bitterness. She glanced at Nash, whose demeanor exuded coldness. “With Mr. Wallace here, knowing

you!”

and Scott are old classmates.

He seemed to find fault with everything, so she chose to back down

expression immediately

and stepped on the gas pedal to stop Nina’s

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leave the car, Nina ceased her

to find an outlet, leaving him in a

provoke him

gaze fixed

habit she had developed as his secretary.

be vigilant of

trouble.

inquired with concern,

York?”

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