Chapter 927
Colton looked at Nicole's slightly discomfited appearance and failed to stifle his chuckle.
He grabbed Nicole's hand and teased, "You okay? Was I too…"
After giving Colton a harsh glare, Nicole wanted to take her hand back, but Colton's hands were like iron handcuffs
tightly wrapped around her wrist.
"Let go!" she yelled in a low voice.
Meanwhile, Colton was still smiling, obviously not taking her angered appearance to heart. He then continued, "Are
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you hungry? I made some chowder and a few side dishes. Would you like to try some?"
Huh. Do all company presidents nowadays not mind getting in the kitchen? Nicole wondered inside her head.
Before she could speak, her tummy began rumbling.
Colton chuckled and picked her up.
Surprised, Nicole screamed and habitually wrapped her arm around Colton's neck to steady herself. She blushed
while ordering, "Let me down! I can walk on my own."
"I think it'll be better if I carry you. Judging by how you were limping just now, I think the food will be cold when you
finally come downstairs." Colton was making fun of her.
"I can walk on my own!" Nicole repeated.
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Although she and Colton were the only ones here, being in his arms still felt too affectionate for her, and she
thought that she couldn't persuade herself to ignore that feeling.
"Let me help." Colton didn't give her a chance to reject and headed straight down the stairs.
In the meantime, Nicole was afraid to struggle because she might become half paralyzed if she fell from the stairs
at this height.
Therefore, she obediently stayed in Colton's arms, waiting for him to bring her downstairs.
When Nicole sat down at the dining table, she noticed that the table was filled with delicate-looking dishes that were
still steaming, probably because they were just made.
Nicole gulped. She hadn't eaten much last night and was only filled with alcohol. Also, she was famished after last
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night's activity and only had a cup of water all morning.
She didn't hesitate and immediately began digging in.
Once the creamy, thick chowder entered her cold stomach, it immediately felt warmer. Then, she placed a pickle in
her mouth.
She enjoyed her food with a satisfied expression.
Meanwhile, Colton chuckled while watching Nicole eat so quickly. He propped his chin on his palm and stared at her
with black eyes.
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