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Chapter 1541
Chapter 1541
Chapter 1541
Chapter 1541
Nicole observed Lloyd's look of surprise, and was unable to hold herself back from raising her brows. "Are you that happy...?”
"Yes!' Lloyd pursed his lips, as there was a feeling of indescribable excitement in his heart. ‘At the very least, this shows that Nicole doesn't really hate me!’
"Then it's a deal. I hope you won't turn your back on the promise.” Lloyd stared at Nicole deeply, as if he was afraid that she would go back on her word.
Nicole nodded. "Of course, I am a person of my words.”
Lloyd was all too familiar with Nicole's stubbornness and determination as well. ‘She will definitely do as she has said or else, she won't be at ease.’
‘Don't worry. I'll return the things you've entrusted to me, and more as soon as possible,” he said.
Nicole nodded and replied, "Okay."
After she had spoken, she raised her wine glass in a gesture of toast.
"What were you guys talking about?” Harvey asked, appearing out of nowhere as he scrutinized both Nicole and Lloyd.
Now that Lloyd was aware of Nicole's identity, it might not be that easy for him to get close to Nicole. Lloyd then turned to Harvey, noticing that he had a frosty glint in his eyes. He had been hiding Nicole's real identity from Lloyd, which was a selfish move on his part.
"You probably won't be interested in what we're talking about, Mr. Ellison,” Lloyd said in a tone indicating that he did not wish to continue the conversation.
Harvey was not bothered by Lloyd’s words, as he then raised his brows and said, "I'm interested in whatever you're interested in, Lloyd. Care to share?"
‘He came over just to eavesdrop on what Nicole had promised me,' Lloyd thought, his schemes running deep as he was worried that Nicole would fall for Harvey's tricks.
"If you wish to know that badly, you might as well ask Nicole about it.”
After he had spoken, Lloyd turned around and left, not wanting to bother with Harvey anymore, but not before shooting Harvey a look as if to say," Keep dreaming.”
Harvey clenched his fists, feeling deep loathing for Lloyd as he watched the latter leave.
Nicole did not wish to be seen having an interaction with Harvey in public, and thus, she spoke promptly. “Did you come over to have a view of the scenery, Mr. Ellison? I'll leave the balcony to you."
Harvey could not help but feel a little depressed as Nicole walked pass. He proceeded to grab her hand.
"Nicole..." he uttered but stopped as he did not know what else to say.
Nicole frowned and loosened his grip on her hand. "Mr. Ellison, this is the Riddle's residence. Please behave yourself.”
It was only then Harvey came to his senses. “Sorry, I got too excited."
Although Nicole was a little dissatisfied with his apology, she accepted it, nonetheless.
"What were you chatting about with Lloyd just now? He's not a simple dude. " Harvey got down to business, as he had long gotten used to Nicole's indifferent attitude toward him.
Nicole raised her eyebrows. "He's not that simple? What makes you think you are, Harvey Ellison?"
Harvey was rendered speechless, and his eyes darkened as soon as he was asked that question. 'Yeah, am I simple? I don't know, but at least I'm not two-faced and I don’t harbor any ill intentions toward Nicole...’
"I'm very grateful that you've provided Martin a place, but Harvey, you ought to stay out of my business. It'll be even better if you stay out of it in the future,” she said.
Harvey's eyes froze for a moment, with hurt written all over his face.
‘What does she mean by that? Is this because the Ellison family is not worthy of being associated with her anymore, or am I the one who isn't worthy anymore?’ he wondered.
Nicole saw Harvey's pained expression and instantly knew that he had misunderstood her. Still, she would rather he misunderstood her than to allow him to get too close. She left Harvey standing alone on the balcony, feeling uneasy.
There, a sardonic smile crossed his face.
‘Turns out I am nothing to her after all...’