Chapter 2017


    Nicole had no right to ask Jared to be grateful for Lawrence''s lifesaving help, but she would never


    forget it.


    "I understand." Jared held Nicole''s hand tight. Feelings were not a bargaining chip for repayment,


    especially since Nicole did not like Lawrence in that way.


    "Ripple Corporation would have more coborations with Genesis Group in the future. For either


    personal or professional gain, I''d have to keep in touch with him," Nicole exined, biting her lower lip


    while looking at Jared. Nicole wanted to exin this situation clearly, in hopes that Jared would


    understand.


    Jared was originally depressed when Lawrence showed up with a bouquet of flowers for Nicole, but


    now he was relieved. With his eyebrows raised, Jared''s eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint. "I''ll


    reluctantly promise to let him go since you care so much about me."


    Nicole''s face had a shade of red and she gave Jared a slightly vexed nce. "Who cares about you?


    Stop being so presumptuous."


    "Am I being presumptuous? Or are you unaware of your own feelings?" Jared had a devilish grin on his


    face.


    Nicole''s exnation showed that she cared about him and did not want him to imagine things.


    Although he still felt moody, not wanting anyone to covet her, he understood her reasoning. In both


    personal and professional aspects, Nicole would have toe in contact with Lawrence. However, at


    least she was willing to exin, showing that he was important in her heart.


    "Stop it with your nonsense," Nicole said, embarrassed. ''This man is unbelievable. How did it turn into


    me being the one with feelings?''


    Nicole shook off Jared''s hand. As she was about to turn around and leave, Lawrence approached her.


    "Do you not have a suitable dance partner? If that''s the case, could I have the honor to take that


    ce?" Lawrence bowed gracefully, preparing to invite Nicole to dance.


    Ever since Jared left with Nicole just now, Lawrence had been observing them. Although he could not


    hear what they were talking about, their expressions made him feel uneasy.


    ''Since when did Nicole start to rely so much on Jared? The way they looked at each other resembled a


    loving married couple. If I wasn''t sure Nicole hadn''t recovered her memories, I almost would''ve thought


    she remembered everything,'' Lawrence wondered.


    Looking at Lawrence''s outstretched hand, Nicole''s eyes showed a hint of hesitation and thrill. Before


    she could respond to Lawrence''s invitation, someone grabbed her hand. With a spin, she was bought


    into the dance floor.


    When Nicole realized what had happened, Jared''s handsome face was right in front of her. Along with


    that, she was faced with deep and captivating eyes. Nicole could not help but roll her eyes, feeling


    speechless at his behavior.


    "Who was the one who promised not to mind him?" Nicole teased.


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    Jared confidently replied, "In business, your interactions are strictly professional. In personal matters,


    you could only be friends. Dancing is breaking the rules."


    With Jared still here, how could he possibly let Nicole dance with someone with ulterior motives?


    "Lame excuse." Nicole once again rolled her eyes at Jared. As the music began to y, the two


    danced gracefully across the dance floor.


    At the side, Lawrence emanated an icy aura with his darkened expression. Sensing someoneing,


    Lawrence regained hisposure and nced sideways, his pupils narrowing. Preston, Er, Gary,


    and Ryder...