Chapter 1972


    Nicole''s gaze naturallynded on Jared. Her problems did not seem as daunting when he was around.


    For the first time, she figured having a man around was not that awful.


    Initially, Mr. Riddle Sr. prepared a wee banquet for Nicole and the whole family to dine. However,


    Damien and Dillion''s family left in anger, leaving only Dexter and his family behind. Nicole and the


    others, along with Dexter, Emma, Emery, and Er had a meal together.


    At the dinner table, Er and Nicole seemed to get along well. Jared whispered in Nicole''s ear


    asionally, reminding her how to handle things and not reveal traces of her memory loss. The two


    families enjoyed a pleasant time during the meal.


    After dinner, Dexter looked difited while facing Nicole and Daniel. "Daniel, ourpany''s


    performance this month is still not promising. If we continue at this rate, we might really struggle to


    keep thepany going."


    Dexter initially opposed the idea of breaking up the family and separating thepanies. The other


    three siblings supported the n, though.novelebook Therefore his department was also divided


    into a subsidiary business.


    Dexter was not skilled in negotiating partnerships, so he struggled the most in managing the business


    among the four siblings. Over the past two years, they managed to survive by relying on the


    coborations from the headquarters. Dexter was quite concerned because this year''s HQ


    coborations were down 30%.


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    "Don''t worry, Dexter. Now that Nicole''s back, we would definitely secure more partnerships at the


    headquarters. Like before, you can select some projects yourpany can handle and take over," said


    Daniel.


    Dexter let out a sigh of relief, grateful for Daniel''s support and generosity. "Thank you, Daniel. I must


    have put you in a difficult ce while relying on the headquarters'' support these few years."


    Dexter knew he had been a burden on Daniel and his family, but it would be too embarrassing to shut


    down his business.


    "It''s nothing. We''re family, it''spletely normal," Daniel said magnanimously. His reaction put Dexter


    and Emma at ease.


    Nicole, who had been silent all along, cast a grateful and kind nce at Dexter and his family. She


    could tell that Dexter and his family were not bad people, and had a pretty close rtionship with her


    parents. She spoke slowly. "Uncle Dexter, if you don''t mind, try organizing your business''s financial


    statements and documents. Perhaps we can help you identify the problem."


    Riddle Corporation was financially strong. Dexter, after all, came from the third branch of the Riddle


    family. Nicole believed his situation should not be like this, and there must be some oversight


    somewhere.


    "Yes, definitely! You even know how to manage businesses, Nicole?" Dexter seemed to glimpse a


    glimmer of hope.


    However, this question left Nicole speechless. Jared chuckled. "Nicole does have some knowledge of


    managing business. Both of us will discuss and help you."


    Dexter was pleasantly surprised that Jared offered to help. "That''s great! I''ll get someone to prepare


    and send it to you tomorrow!"


    "Fine by me." Nicole nodded and spoke no further, though she felt relieved in her heart. It was rather


    nice to have Jared as a shield.


    Nicole did not understand business management. She had simply spoken out earlier because she felt


    that something was amiss. Maybe they could really find out something from it.


    After finishing the meal, Sean and Daniel wanted to stay back to discuss some matters with Mr. Riddle


    Sr. Thus, they headed back first. Gloria, Samuel, and Spencer went home together in one car.


    Jared, on the other hand, took Nicole with him. Noticing her silence, he asked, "What are you


    thinking?"


    Nicole sighed. "I only thought I had many enemies here, but I never expected my own family was


    waiting for my return. Besides, there''s apany waiting for me to manage it."


    Nicole missed out on so much in the past five years. "To be frank, I came back here once when I was


    pregnant five years ago. However, my enemies hunted me down, and I almost had a miscarriage.


    Since then, I never once set foot in Hustuaburg, for the sake of my children."