No. I can’t let this happen.
“Kyle, why don’t you follow Daddy to the hospital?”
“Why?”
Evan remained silent at that. He held Juan’s hand tightly as they went out of the house.
When they reached the hospital, Juan cooperated with the checkups.
The results returned, and Juan had a clean bill of health. Even the doctor did not know what had happened.
“Daddy, perhaps I’ll only taste the correct flavors if it’s Mommy’s cooking?”
Upon hearing “Kyle’s” innocent question, doubt seeped into Evan’s heart.
He still misses Nicole. Could it be…
Is this what Nicole taught him to do?
Now that he thought about it, the chef had been working at Hillside Villa for several years now. His cooking could not have abruptly turned bad.
Evan narrowed his eyes and quietly led “Kyle” out of the hospital.
On the way home, Juan could not decipher what Evan was thinking about. He thought to himself, I planned this cautiously. I don’t think Daddy will notice anything wrong with it.
After they reached home, Evan asked the maids to keep “Kyle” company.
Meanwhile, he looked through the security footage in the kitchen.
Previously, to keep an eye on Nicole, Evan had asked John to add more security cameras in Hillside Villa.
The kitchen had the most security cameras because Nicole was in charge of cooking.
Evan never thought that it would come to great use now.
On the screen, Evan saw “Kyle” sneakily placed the untampered food onto his plate.
Then, he poured all sorts of condiments into the other plates, including sugar, salt, apple cider vinegar, and more; he had used every condiment in the kitchen he could find.
Evan’s expression turned as dark as night.
So that’s why Kyle said it’s tasty, and he even ate it.
The Kyle of the past would never lie, but now he’s doing things like these.
Nicole must be the one to teach him this.
This damn woman. Isn’t she afraid that Kyle will grow up to be a terrible person?
She’s beyond help!
In Evan’s mind, “Kyle” was the victim of the matter and the one who had to bear the responsibility was Nicole.
He did not want to reprimand “Kyle.” He knew that if he did, the boy would distance himself from him even more.
Hence, he decided to hold Nicole accountable instead.
It took John a great effort to find Nicole’s new abode. After knocking on the door, he waited patiently for her.
When Nicole opened the door and saw that it was John, she was stunned.
Fortunately, the three children were already at the kindergarten. If John saw “Juan,” Evan would be swift to know about it too.
“Mr. Lin, how can I help you?”
“Ms. Tussaud, I called you in the morning. I’m sure you know why I’m here.”
A faint smile curled on Nicole’s lips. “Mr. Lin, if you’re thinking about asking me to return to the company, it won’t be happening. Please leave.”
Nicole’s rejection was swift.
John had anticipated her response. “Ms. Tussaud, if you think it’s inconvenient for me to enter your house, why don’t we have a cup of coffee instead?”
“Is there really a need for that?”
“Of course. Ms. Tussaud, you won’t regret it.”
Nicole hesitated. She knew that if she did not agree to it, John would never leave her alone.
Fine. Let’s hear what he plans to say.
At Mellow Cafe.
John requested to be seated in the luxurious private room, and he ordered the best coffee they had. The environment was pleasant to be in.
“Ms. Tussaud, try the coffee and see if you like it.”
Nicole paid no heed to minor details like these. After taking a small sip of the coffee, she placed the cup back on the table. “Mr. Lin, let’s dive straight into the topic.”
Nicole was a straightforward woman, and that was a trait John appreciated. In comparison with women who schemed in the shadows, Nicole was better suited for Evan.
He smiled. “Ms. Tussaud, I was hoping to help you familiarize yourself with Mr. Seet. As long as you return to the company, I can tell you everything you want to know until you win his heart. You can ask about his preferences and his schedule.”
Nicole froze. What does he mean?
Evan’s secretary is trying to help me win over Evan?
She wanted to ask if his boss knew what his subordinate was trying to do.
What do you get from doing this?
John had long thought of the questions that were swirling in her head. Without needing her to ask, he explained, “Ms. Tussaud, I’m only following orders. Mrs. Seet likes you very much.”
I see. So it’s Mrs. Seet’s idea.
His words were the perfect reply to Nicole’s unspoken questions.
However, she did not know why she should court Evan.
Whenever she thought about the way Evan made her life difficult, she felt disgusted by him.
After a brief pause, Nicole scoffed as she looked at John. “Mr. Lin, it seems that helping me isn’t the only reason you want me back. I’m sure the company hasn’t found a translator who knows A Nation’s language. Am I right?”
Truth be told, we had found one. However, Mrs. Seet had come up with a plan to make Evan dismiss the translator from the company.
John fell silent, keeping the words in his heart. Instead, he replied, “Yes.” That way, Nicole would feel that the company truly needed her.
Upon hearing his answer, a surge of glee flowed into Nicole’s heart. They actually didn’t manage to find a suitable person for the job?
My prayers must have been heard. God is helping me fulfill my wish.
It seems like God is on my side.
It serves that bastard Evan well to not find anyone for the role.
Should I go back and get him back for what he’s done?
It’s a splendid opportunity for revenge, after all.
“Ms. Tussaud, you can tell us your terms. Even if they’re against Mr. Seet, we’ll agree to it as long as you return to the company.”
John had lowered his voice to sound subservient.
“Let me think about it.”
Unlike the outright rejection earlier, Nicole was now giving his words a thought.
John saw a trace of hope from her expression, and he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart.
As long as Nicole returned, he would have successfully carried out Sophia’s request. He would also be able to tell Evan he found a translator for their collaboration with A Nation.
The future events – whether it would be love or hate between Nicole and Evan – had nothing to do with John.
The next day.
Nicole woke up early and prepared breakfast for the three children. While they were eating, she put on sophisticated makeup and the black office attire Sophia had given to her earlier.
Her tied-up hair matched perfectly with the set of clothes she was wearing.
Her lips curled into a confident smile as she looked at herself in the mirror. She knew she looked elegant and professional.
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