"So people just chose him? Didn't they see that you were obviously a better choice?"
Nicole could not understand why this happened.
"There is something going on there that you don't understand when you are not in the workplace."
"From the tone of your voice, it sounds like someone has pulled some gamesmanship."
Nicole was not in the workplace, but she could guess the tricks people used at the workplace.
"These people will really do whatever it takes to get what they want, even sacrificing the interest of the
company.How did such a person become a senior executive in the company?"
Nicole was in disbelief.
Jared laughed and continued eating.
"There is something I need to talk to you about."
"What is it?"
"Henry asked me to bid on a project abroad, and the flight is the day after tomorrow.I will need you to
look after my grandpa on my behalf while I'm away."
Jared looked at Nicole with pleading eyes.
"Don't worry.I will help you take care of your grandpa.Do whatever you need to do abroad.Grandpa will
be in my good hands."
Nicole looked at him as she finally had a chance to share his burden.
Before this, it was she who always needed his help.
"Okay.I will be back soon.If there are any urgent matters, you can call Claus."
"Okay.Don't worry.Everything will be fine."
That morning, Nicole was sending Jared off at the airport.
"The plane will be leaving soon.Do you want to give me a present? "
Jared looked at Nicole.
"A present? I don't have one."
Nicole looked at him awkwardly.
The next second, Jared kissed her on the lips.
"This gift will be enough."
Nicole blushed instantly and looked around in embarrassment.
"It is so embarrassing with all these people here."
"I'm leaving."
Jared walked reluctantly toward the boarding gate, looking back at her every now and then.
Nicole waved to him.
This time, it was Nicole who stood by the window looking at the plane, and Jared tacitly turned on his
phone's flashlight, waving at Nicole from the plane.
After seeing Jared off, Nicole headed straight to the hospital.
Mr.Johnston Sr.was still in a coma, so Nicole consulted the doctor about the changes in Mr.Johnston
Sr"s condition over the past few days and then went to sit with him in the ward for a while before
returning to the sea-view villa.
"Nicole, I see you have been running around often lately.What are you busy with?"
Tia was concerned about Nicole and felt that she had been working a bit too hard lately.
"Haven't you watched the news?"
"The news? You mean the news about Mr.Johnston Sr.having a car accident?"
Tia came to Nicole's side.
"Yeah.Mr.Johnston Sr.was hospitalized, and I have been spending time at the hospital lately."
"And how is Mr.Johnston Sr.doing now?" Tia asked with concern.
"His condition is stable."
"Good to hear.It is more important that he is alright than anything else."
"Absolutely.Everyone knows the logic, but still why do people still sell their lives for power and money?
He should have been enjoying his retirement at his age, but such an accident struck him.Life is
unpredictable." Nicole lamented.
"What is for lunch?" Nicole looked at Tia.
"Whatever you want to eat.I will make it for you."
Tia looked at Nicole.
"Why are you being so nice? I would like to eat porchetta."
"Got it.Just give me a moment."
Tia went into the kitchen as she was going to cook Nicole's favorite porchetta herself.
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