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.

need to tread carefully with Nash

the atmosphere remained unusually

off, you manage to

hint of bitterness. She glanced at Nash, whose demeanor exuded coldness. “With Mr. Wallace here, knowing that I’m your secretary, it would seem odd if I didn’t IL

you!”

knows you and Scott are old

to find fault with everything, so she chose to back down and reopened

immediately

locked the car door and stepped on the gas pedal to stop Nina’s attempt to exit.

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car, Nina ceased her struggle.

to find an outlet, leaving him in a

intentionally provoke

her gaze fixed ahead, her mind

a habit she had developed as his

than ever, she had to be vigilant of his actions to

trouble.

with concern,

York?”

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