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Chapter 1514
Chapter 1514
Chapter 1514
Chapter 1514
And just like that, Nicole was whisked away from her abode by Jared. On her way out, she was overwhelmed as she saw the never-ending influx of gifts that people had sent her.
‘I guess it is good to leave the house for a breather,’ Nicole thought.
"Why, you seem unhappy?" Jared asked, noticing that Nicole kept staring out the window.
Nicole shot him a glance and said, "It's not a good thing. What is there to be happy about?"
Jared glanced at her with an expression of admiration on his face. ‘This is exactly why I like her. No matter how much skill and influence she possesses, she does not give in to flattery nor humiliation. She does not value power and knows when to draw a line, where she could assess the situation she is faced with rationally.’
Jared then went on to comfort her. “Anyone else in your position with the privilege of being able to establish connections with so many influential families would also be filled with anxiety. Now that you have the Reby Family Crest, you're now the one at the helm of the alliance with these influential families at your beck and call. Still, it is a burden you must carry, and you will be the only one feeling its weight."
Nicole took a deep breath. “It's because these people care only to build connections while I wish to find out who is behind all of this. If I don't, much of the world will be in chaos, and no one will be able to escape from it."
Jared stared at Nicole as his eyes darkened. "I know you're in a position of great power, but you can’t always put yourself in danger for the sake of others.’
"There has to be balance in everything in this world. Now that she has acquired the crest, she can't simply put herself at risk and not take advantage of the benefits that come along with it,/ he thought.
"You can't judge a book by its cover. You never know when these people will come in handy. Perhaps some of them could help you track where all of the Braves had gone to," he added.
Nicole's gaze became distant. 'l have to say, he really is my best strategist. As for the person who had the balls to seize the Braves, I can't help but wonder if he is a person of renown as well. Mr. Spears and Carl have yet to update me on any clues they might have discovered. Anyway, the clock is ticking. Perhaps I can request help from those who are willing to render aid to support the investigation...’
A person suddenly came to mind, interrupting Nicole's train of thought. Indeed, he would be well suited for the task at hand, given his intelligence, but she was not keen on getting him involved again.
As Nicole was too engrossed in her thoughts to speak; Jared knew that she was already brainstorming a plan.
Soon after, the two arrived at a boutique.
As they entered the store, the store manager greeted them," You're Miss Riddle, right? This way please.”
Nicole instantly knew that Jared had made the arrangements beforehand the moment the store manager addressed her. She shot him glance before following the store manager in to try some clothes on while Jared sat on the couch and waited for Nicole to come out.
Not long after, Nicole walked out. Jared, who had heard her footfalls, then raised his head slightly to see her garbed in an elegant dress of limited rarity. It was very different from her engagement dress, making her very sexy and attractive, accentuating the hourglass figure that she had worked very hard
to preserve. The perfect slit on her hips showed her well -proportioned and slender legs, revealing a sultry look. Her beautiful, bare shoulders were even more alluring in this particular piece of garment.
Jared was inexplicably bewildered. ‘How long has it been since she turned 18? She is so curvy and well-proportioned!’
"Mr. Johnston, are you satisfied?" The store manager looked at Jared courteously.
It was only then Jared came to his senses, and responded with a dark look on his face.
“No, I am not."