Chapter 2016


    ''If he had died earlier, we would''ve been able to get some of the inheritance. But now he''s given


    everything to Nicole. If he dies now, we''d really be left with nothing. There''s no way Nicole would give


    even a piece of inheritance to us. But as long as he''s alive, we might be able to have some inheritance


    left.''


    Dillon and Damien looked at each other tacitly, as if they mentally understood everything, despite not


    mentioning the situation verbally.


    The banquet was attended by many influential individuals. The members of the Riddle family were busy


    amodating it. On the other hand, Mr. Riddle Sr. was surrounded by his friends. Some were


    envious he had such a filial granddaughter which made Mr. Riddle Sr. even more proud.


    The Riddle family put their problems aside and focused on socializing.


    Jared and Nicole were much more rxedpared to the others. Only the most important individuals


    were allowed to get close to them. Due to Jared''s dominating presence, not many people dared bother


    them nor approach them.


    "Go and have a rest if you''re feeling tired," Jared told Nicole softly. Ever since Jared had toe


    socialize with Nicole, though she performed decently, it was quite evident that she tired herself out.


    ''I guess her previous injury had really taken a toll on her physical condition. It''s not as good as it was


    before.''


    "No, it''s okay. I''m fine." Nicole shook her head lightly, saying that she could still endure for a little while


    longer. After all she was the star of the show tonight, so she could not simply leave the banquet.


    "Congrattions, Nicole," a male voice sounded. Then, a bouquet of flowers was ced in front of


    Nicole''s face. The fragrant and delicate scent of the flowers immediately enveloped Nicole.


    After epting the flowers subconsciously, she realized that it was Lawrence who was hiding behind


    the bouquet.


    "Leo!" Nicole was a little surprised. She did not expect Lawrence to give her flowers.


    "I apologize for beingte." Lawrence smiled apologetically.


    Nicole shook the bouquet in her hand. "Don''t be!" Nicole still could not wrap her head around the


    thought of Lawrence gifting her a bouquet.


    "A beautiful girl isn''tplete without a bouquet of flowers," Lawrence said as a matter of fact.


    "There''s no need for flowers. Since you''re here, do help yourself. The dance is about to start." Jared


    took the bouquet from Nicole and handed it over to Max before taking Nicole''s hand and led her over to


    the dance floor.


    Lawrence frowned. As he looked at Jared''s figure, his eyes darkened.


    "Hey, what do you think you''re doing?" Nicole whined in a low voice, after being dragged away by


    Jared.


    "Do you like the flowers he gave you so much?" Jared asked, a little depressed at Nicole''s


    comining.


    N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    "You not liking the flowers isn''t a problem, but Lawrence is my guest. How can you just leave him there


    like that?" Nicole felt it was a little rude to have left Lawrence hanging there.


    "He just established his own group and businessmunication is still quite challenging for him."


    Jared''s eyes went slightly cold hearing Nicole talk about this.


    ''Lawrence is preparing to gain a foothold here. He''s preparing tomence his business over the next


    few days,'' Jared thought as he remembered what Lawrence had said before. For the past five years,


    Lawrence had been thinking of ways to expand his business here for the sake of protecting Nicole


    when she returned.


    Nicole was upset. "For the past five years, he had been very helpful to me," Nicole murmured in a low


    voice.