When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1519 Jocelyn Meets Yannick Finished

Nicholas sat off to the side, unable to fully catch the conversation on the other end of the line between Jocelyn and the other person, but he had a vague sense that it was "Jocelyn, are you in a relationship?" he asked, his voice inged with surprise.

The unexpected question took Jocelyn off guard, and she paused before responding, "I'm not sure if it counts yet. We're still in the stage of getting to know each other." Nicholas nodded. "That's great. When your relationship is confirmed, bring him to meet me. I can help you evaluate him."

Jocelyn hadn't expected such a casual remark, so free of any jealousy. It only confirmed what she'd been suspecting: Nicholas didn't have feelings for her at all. Jocelyn forced a bitter smile, a stark contrast to her usual demeanor, as she rejected Nicholas.

"Mr. Nicholas, there's no need," she replied.

"Why?" Nicholas asked, taken aback.

Jocelyn herself couldn't quite pinpoint why she felt this way, but an inexplicable anger simmered beneath

the surface. Unable to hold it in, she blurted, "This is my personal business."

Nicholas was left speechless.

Jocelyn continued, her tone firm, "Mr. Nicholas, you've never involved me in your personal matters, have you? I hope you can extend me the same respect." For the first time, Jocelyn had rejected Nicholas.

man.

her, still in a daze, a hint of disbelief in his expression. Jocelyn noticed his gaze but paid it no mind, instead casually turning to look out the window.

snow stop?" she murmured to

shifting the subject, replied, "Yes, the snow is particularly heavy this

had finished her work for the day and Nicholas arrived at the office, he discovered

he couldn't quite explain, he became

a long moment of hesitation, Nicholas stood

room and immediately spotted the man who had been waiting there for some time. He was dressed in simple, unremarkable attire, but his features were well-proportioned-the kind of appearance that would appeal to

waved and, with a gentlemanly

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work-related events, she had no idea how to

voice tinged with awkwardness, as though she were

Yannick chuckled softly. "Hello."

only seemed to heighten Jocelyn's discomfort,

moment.

menu toward her. "You must be hungry, coming at this hour," he said. "I wasn't sure

Jocelyn nodded. "All right."