Harvey was exasperated, looking extremely displeased.
Edwin knew he had said the wrong thing and dashed over to Preston.
“What happened? Your sister and Jared are really a couple?”
Preston was also surprised. He rarely went home and did not know that Nicole was betrothed to Jared.
No wonder the two of them were so close. Besides, he could always see Jared’s car in front of the café
across the street from the school, so he presumed Jared was there for Nicole.
Chloe, who was afraid of not getting into the limelight, had arrived much early, thinking of seeing Jared
and perhaps becoming his partner. But she did not expect that Nicole was one step ahead of her. What
upset her even more, was that Nicole and Jared were coming together.
‘Wasn’t she scared of losing Jared when she declared her sovereignty by publicly announcing their
marriage contract?’
Annoyed by those who came to say hello, Chloe quickly excused herself and walked toward Nicole and
Jared.
“It’s been a long time, Jared.” Chloe looked at Jared with flirting eyes.
Jared’s eyes darkened instantly. He really had no patience with Chloe. If she was not Nicole’s cousin,
he would not have kept any contact with her after he returned to the country.
Jared’s non-response embarrassed Chloe. So many people were watching, and he did not care about
her feelings.
Nicole smiled at Jared. “Please excuse me. My cousin has come looking for me; I will talk to her.”
Chloe continued to pursue Jared despite him ignoring her. So Nicole thought she might as well sort her
out.
“I’m not-” Chloe still wanted to talk to Jared.
“Okay.” But Jared had spoken ahead of her.
Not waiting for Chloe to speak, Nicole swiftly pulled Chloe away.
Joyce and Martin bemoaned upon seeing this. “Did you see Nicole’s cousin? She blatantly flirted with
Jared. I knew all women from the Riddle family couldn’t be trusted.”
Martin shot a glare at her and left angrily as soon as her voice trailed off. Joyce did not know what she
had said wrong, so she quickly caught up with him.
Meanwhile, Gary was leaning against a pillar, drinking heavily. His elder brother sensed something
wrong
upon seeing his expression. “What’s wrong with you that you suddenly feel so down?”
Gary was still excited before he came. But after Jared and Nicole arrived, he suddenly became so
miserable.
“I’m fine.” Gary shook his head, but he was melancholic deep down inside. Nicole had publicly
acknowledged her relationship with Jared, so he knew he had no chance at all.
Ryder did not know what to say but could only remind him. “We have all the VIPs here tonight. Mind
your demeanor.”
Then Ryder left, handing him over to Wayne and Jack. But they were too afraid to do anything but
watch as their boss tanked himself up.
Soon, the Riddle family members arrived. Damien and Daniel helped Mr. Riddle Sr. walk in with other
family members, including his sons and daughter, following from behind.
The appearance of this family immediately caused quite a stir.
People heard Sebastian had attended the Riddle family’s party before. Now the Riddle family had
found a new patron, finding back their place as a top prominent family. Their coming to Mr. Johnston
Sr.’s party just showed how important they saw the marriage arrangement with the Johnston family
was.
Everyone thought that this marriage was guaranteed.
Just as everyone expected, as soon as Mr. Riddle Sr. arrived, he headed straight toward Mr. Johnston
Sr.” Hello, how have you been lately?”
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