Chapter 2006

"Certain things?" Sean asked, his eyes filled with doubt. 'Did I just ask her about something I should not know about?

Staring directly at Sean's eyes, Nicole came back to her senses at once.

She could not help but blush as she tried to defend herself." No, that was not what I meant. It's just that it feels weird to have someone I barely know as my legal husband by my side.”

"Yeah, I wasn't thinking about anything else. Don't get all nervous," Sean assured, able to tell that Nicole was panicking.

He was also sure that he had asked her the wrong question.

Nicole twitched her lips. 'This seems like something I can't really describe. Forget it, the more I explain, the messier it gets. I should just stay silent. It's up to Sean to think whatever he wants to think.'

While trying her best to stay composed, Nicole replied, "I'll leave the assignment of staff members to you. I'll head out now."

"Okay." Sean regained his poise as if he was talking business, not wanting Nicole to feel embarrassed.

and

flushing. Sean must have misunderstood her words, but then again, these are not the

to find a way to persuade her. After all, I can't allow mom to worry about me, at

to be buried in her thoughts, her phone

that it was a call from Lawrence, Nicole picked it up."

Chairwoman Riddle interested in partnering with me?" Lawrence's happy voice asked through

starting to joke around with me now. Are you

that you will be shouldering even more responsibilities in

She could take care of Nolan and Lana while living a simple and happy life. That was Lawrence's wish for

"I understand." Nicole replied.

the responsibility was hers, she

moment before

wondering why Lawrence would appear

could discuss the details. I gave it

wish to pass up any opportunity he could get

someone to

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