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 Nash present. Without

drove, the atmosphere remained unusually tense.

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

of bitterness. She glanced at Nash, whose demeanor exuded coldness. “With Mr. Wallace here, knowing that I’m your secretary,

you!”

also knows you and Scott are old classmates. Is

her lip, sensing Nash’s disapproval. He seemed to find fault with everything, so she chose to back down and reopened the car door.

expression immediately

quick to react. He locked the car door and stepped on

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car, Nina ceased her

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

seemed to intentionally provoke him lately, causing his emotions to

gaze fixed ahead, her mind trailed Nash.

had developed as

to be vigilant of his actions

trouble.

with concern, “Have you

York?”

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