Chapter 2623

Nicole walked to the window and looked at the courtyard outside.

Jared's car slowly came to a stop. He got out and walked into the house.

Nicole drew her gaze away. Just as she turned around, Jared had already pushed open the door and approached her.

"You're back," Nicole said with a smile. In the next second, Jared embraced her.

"Were you waiting for me?" Jared asked softly, lowering his head to kiss her forehead.

Nicole wrapped her arms around Jared's waist, tilting her head to meet his gaze. "Why are you so late?"

"An impromptu international video conference came up. I came back as soon as it ended," Jared explained while taking Nicole away from the window.

"Oh, I was wondering why you were so late."

Jared smirked as he teased her, "You were worried about me, weren't you?"

her head against

me," Jared

Nicole's hair.

case you were dealing with something important." Nicole shook her head. She was hesitant, but she ultimately decided

in his hands, his eyes filled with sincerity. "You can call me anytime,

would always answer

next time, I

work. Besides, she would not have to worry about him if she was around

his eyes. "Are you sure

a reproachful look. "I'd be there to accompany you while you work, not

her whenever she was around, whether she was trying to seduce him

seemed upset.

grasped Nicole's hand. "Alright, from now on, you can come and

Nicole scoffed as if saying, 'That's what

on." Jared

going?" Nicole

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