Chapter 306

Sheena maintained a polite smile, saying, “Mr. Nicholls, aren’t you a funny guy? We’ve never been that close.”

Nathaniel was taken aback, and he instinctively reached for her hand, but she evaded i attempt.

“You don’t even let me touch you? I understand you night harbor resentment from back then, but I was so young and didn’t have a choice…‘

“Mr. Nicholls,” Sheena interrupted, her expression turning sour when addressing past matters. “If you brought me out today just to discuss these things, this meal is entirely. unnecessary.”

“Alright, let’s not bring up the past,” Nathaniel wisely replied.

The waiter coincidentally brought the dishes, lightening the tense atmosphere between the two. Except for the sounds of utensils clinking against plates, the surroundings were quiet. Again, Nathaniel initiated a conversation to break the lence. “This time, I plan to stay in Farlem for a while. I heard from Howard that you’ve been investigating some matters recently. Don’t worry, I’ll help you.”

“Sure,” Sheena replied simply.

Since he volunteered to help, she had no reason to refuse. Nathaniel was pleased with her quick agreement, and his deep blue eyes sparkled with a mischievous charm.

asked, “I also heard that the man today was

Sheena said, not

you still

“That is

I won’t ask. In any case, now that I’m here, I won’t

“People

feelings, glancing at the half–eaten steak on her plate and smiling. change. It’s been seven years since we last saw each other. Even

Nathaniel froze.

could he not understand her meaning?

had only been seven years, and now they

be domineering, making decisions for me. You still do

a bit domineering? Nestling in the arms of a powerful

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Aren’t these the happiness many girls pursue in this world?”

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