Chapter 1636


    "This idiot, Jared Johnston. It''s just a minor injury, and he had to call Martin. He''s really making a fuss


    out of nothing!’ Nicole thought.


    "You are well versed in medicine, but have you taken care of the wound yourself? You just simply


    cleaned it and went to attend the banquet," Jared retorted.


    He had hugged Nicole several times that night, and during that few times, he felt that her body was


    stiff. Now that he thought about it, his touch must have caused her a lot of pain.


    "I cleaned it using the Beacon. The swelling will definitely subside tomorrow. There''s no need to go to


    the hospital. I''m exhausted now. If you really care about me, just send me home so that I can get some


    rest.” Nicole frowned and stared at Jared.


    Jared gazed into her eyes, but after being red at by Nicole for a few good seconds, Jared could not


    help but take a deep breath. "Send her home.”


    “Understood.” Max nodded, after which he made a U-turn.


    Seeing that, Nicole heaved a sigh of relief.


    Jared felt that this issue was not as simple as described, prompting him to continue questioning her. "I


    can send you home, but you must tell me clearly how you got hurt. Can you do that?”


    Although Jared''s men were guarding Nicole in secret, they could not enter the schoolpound. After


    all, that was Mr. Ellison''s territory. Security was not an issue there. Jared initially thought it would be


    good enough if his men guarded the outside.


    Much to his chagrin, however, Nicole had been injured several times over the past few days.


    In reply to that, she briefly said, “A flowerpot from one of the upper floors fell and almost struck Lulu. I


    identally injured myself while I was pushing Lulu away."


    "A flowerpot?” Jared frowned, "Royal Creek Institute would not simply ce their flowerpots in


    precarious positions like that."


    Jared had been to Royal Creek Institute before. Security and amenities were not an issue. There was


    near zero chance that a flowerpot was ced in a spot that would ce the students in danger.


    Nicole shot him a nce. ‘This fe is smart. There''s nothing I can hide from him.’


    As such, she could only tell him the truth. "I guess it was done by someone on purpose. Once I hack


    into the school’s CCTV tonight, I''ll be able to get to the bottom of this."


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    Jared''s gaze instantly darkened. ‘This person must be a student, judging from how they are employing


    such childish and amateurish tricks.’


    "Have you offended anyone as of recent?" Jared looked at her, his gaze stern and intense.


    Nicole smiled. “Just today itself, I''ve offended someone."


    Thinking about how Raine had beenughed at on the forum, Nicole did not even bother with the fact


    that she had pissed anyone off.


    "Don''t take it lightly. You''ve dodged a bullet this time. But what if you did not...and that person wants


    you dead?" Jared asked, his gaze frosty. Nicole could not help but raise her eyebrows. She had never


    thought about that. She felt that it was just a childish act and that she only had to check the cameras to


    find out what the truth was. Now that she thought about it, the perpetrator had made a move on Lulu


    without knowing what Nicole was capable of. They were obviously targeting Nicole.


    ‘This person is really evil,’ she thought. ''If it really was Raine, I''ll not let her off the hook easily.’


    "Should I take care of this?" Jared raised his eyebrows.


    He had a strong feeling that Nicole had a rough idea as to who the criminal was.


    As expected, Nicole shook her head. “It''s fine. It''s best for you to not get involved with the affairs of the


    Riddle Family.”


    Jared immediately understood Nicole''s intention.


    "I can stay out of this, but I will never allow anyone to hurt my girl. You must make them pay for what


    they have done tenfold. Do you understand?” Jared asked, knowing that as long as Nicole wanted


    payback, she would have the ability to do so.


    "Don''t worry. This time around...I''ll make sure she gets kicked out of this school forever," Nicole replied.


    It was only then that Jared felt satisfied.


    Soon after, their ride arrived at the entrance of the Riddle Family manor.


    Nicole''s parents and elder brothers were not home yet, so Jared immediately stepped into Nicole''s


    house freely.


    Mrs. Wace Sr. was already sleeping at that hour. The only ones left in the living room were the butler


    and the servants.


    Once inside, Jared immediately ordered the butler to bring a first aid kit over.


    In response, Nicole frowned and looked at him. "What are you doing?"