Chapter 779


    What was even more surprising was that Nicole was not nervous or feel honored at all when Sebastian


    greeted her. She just nodded her head and said unhurriedly, “Yeah, my ss finished early today, so I


    came early.”


    Sebastian smiled and nced at Nicole. “You dress like a girl today, and you dress up like this more


    often in the future.”


    It surprised everyone that the prudish Sebastian would coddle Nicole. People started to discuss


    whether Nicole was a rtive of Sebastian. But no one had ever heard that the Riddle family and the


    Wyance family were rted.


    Jealousy filled someone’s eyes in the dark while people kept specting about their rtionship.


    Joyce, who had been hoping that Martin could put in a good word for her in front of Sebastian, was


    eating her heart out as Nicole enjoyed the privilege of talking to Sebastian directly. She looked weak in


    contrast. No wonder the McCarthy family lost.


    She became apprehensive, unsure if she could achieve her goal these days. It did not help that Martin


    was ignoring her and having all his attention on Nicole.


    Meanwhile, Snow and Raine were extremely jealous, as they had no chance to talk to Sebastian. All


    they could do was watch Nicole, Sebastian, Mr. Johnston Sr., and other VIPs rub shoulders with each


    other.


    After Sebastian had some pleasantries with Mr. Riddle Sr. and Mr. Johnston Sr., they came to join the


    other guests. People flocked toward them, trying to make up to them. As this was happening, Nicole


    took the opportunity to walk away.


    Jared felt more rxed now. He immediately came up to Nicole. “Tired, eh?” He knew Nicole disliked


    this kind of socializing.


    “It’s alright.” Nicole sighed.


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    Jared chuckled. “Get used to it. This is going to be inevitable when you be my wife.”


    Nicole blushed upon hearing that. “There are so many people here. Stop talking about things like that.”


    “I’m serious.” He lowered his voice and leaned closer to her ear. His breath blew into her ear, causing


    her to tremble suddenly. She immediately shot a look at him.


    “Get lost. This is not funny.” She felt Jared had be glibber and glibber recently.


    Jared chuckled at seeing her blush, finding himself more and more liking to tease her. He took her


    hand and said, “Okay, let me hold your hand, and I will listen to you.”


    Nicole had no choice but to let him be.


    The two were in the corner, unaware that Harvey had been staring at them. He really wanted to


    separate Jared and Nicole, but he could not because he had nothing topete with Jared yet. If he


    wanted to get Nicole back, he had to be strong enough to fight Jared. So before that, he had to


    grin and bear it.


    “Harvey, what’s wrong with you? Why are you looking so grave?” Edwin saw his face and asked in a


    low voice.


    Harvey shot an icy nce at him. “It’s none of your business.”


    He was in no mood to stay any longer and could not care less about why he came. He just wanted to


    get out of here right now, not wanting to see Nicole and Jared act lovey-dovey. Gritting his teeth, he


    turned and left.


    “Hey, Harvey. Where are you going?” Edwin was stupefied and subconsciously wanted to stop him. But


    Harvey had walked away without looking back.


    “What a weird guy.” Edwin muttered helplessly, but there was nothing he could do but to let him be.