Chapter 2013


    Those who had heard of Nicole''s return, and those who were affiliated with the Riddle family and those


    who were not affiliated were finding various ways to create a rtionship with the Riddles. Everyone


    was eager to find out how a person who mysteriously disappeared five years ago had suddenly


    returned.


    For the past five years, the Riddle family and Jared had been iming that Nicole was away to take


    care of her health abroad. Since Nicole had never made a public appearance, the public had doubts


    about Nicole''s whereabouts. The news of Nicole''s return had gripped public interest. After all, Nicole''s


    return to the capital might change everything.


    While there were some who were thrilled about the news of Nicole''s return, others were worried.


    "Tell me, is this Ms. Riddle really going to be leading the Riddle Corporation?"


    "Of course. Everything was set in stone five years ago by Mr. Riddle Sr. It was unexpected that she got


    into an ident and disappeared for five years."


    "Really? Now that she''s back of course, things will go ording to n."


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    "I don''t think so. It''s been five years. So many things have changed."


    "Do you think the Riddle family would treat Ms. Riddle differently?"


    "Um..."


    People had gathered around, chatting with great interest, all looking forward to catching a glimpse of


    Nicole.


    Amidst themotion, the door of the banquet hall finally opened. Jared and Nicole walked hand in


    hand, everyone had their eyes on them as they were the main event of the night.


    Nicole''s low-key appearance had surprised everyone. Her ck fall evening dress elegantly reached


    her ankle, paired with a ck high-heeled stiletto. The spotlight followed her with every step she took.


    Her sleek dress, with one shoulder, her hair tied back which brought up her temperament.


    Jared, on the other hand, wore a ck custom-made suit which highlighted his aloof and arrogant aura.


    Nicole walked beside him, yet she was not blocked from the limelight. The two of themplemented


    one another, as they walked together slowly. The scene was breathtaking. They were like the ''it''


    couple. Some from the crowd were envious while some were happy as they watched the pair approach


    the front of the stage.


    About Nicole''s return, now all the doubts that filled their heart before slowly dissipated. Those who


    were impatient and those who saw, their expressions darkened.


    "Hello, everyone. First, I wee you all tonight to join us today for Nicole''s return. On behalf of


    Nicole, I''d like to thank everyone here today for expressing your concern for the past five years. Nicole


    has now fully recovered and returned. We''d like to express our genuine blessings to Nicole!" As the


    host''s voice fell, there was a roaring apuse from the crowd.


    "Next..."


    However, nobody in the crowd knew why Nicole was not given the chance to speak and had the host


    do it for her which he had done professionally.


    Jared nced at Nicole and said in a low voice, "Don''t be nervous. I''ve read all the information that I''ve


    given you. You should be able to recognize them. If there''s an emergency, I''ll help you out."


    "Okay." Nicole took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. Nicole had no former memory of any of these


    people. She was thankful for the information Jared had given her which was thoroughly detailed. Jared,


    who stood by her side the entire time, gave her enough confidence and assurance.