I faked my surprise as I stepped up and waved at Harry warmly. Harry''s body tensed up a little when he saw me, but I turned a blind eye to it.


    I gave him a small hug, just like how I usually would when I was young, before tactfully standing back behind Nichs. My actions were smooth and wless, while my gaze was pure and innocent.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    It was almost as if Pete and I were purely friends like there was nothing more than friendship between us.


    When I grabbed Nichs'' arm and looked at him, I realized the amusement on his expression had faded as he looked at me coldly.


    His gaze was cunning and collected like a poisonous snake, hiding all his emotions behind.


    I smiled at him and said, "Harry has always treated me well since I was young. Why don''t we treat Harry to a meal? Is that alright with you?"


    Nichs looked at me coldly, no longer hiding his dissatisfaction. At that moment, his gaze felt like a sharp knife stabbing into my body.


    Ss noticed that there was something wrong between Nichs and I. So, he chimed in and said, "Mr. Shelman and I have just finished our discussion. Since that''s the case, then I won''t disturb your small reunion." "Honey, could you take care of Harry for me? I''ll walk Mr. Harmon out on Harry''s behalf."


    Harry did not bring a secretary with him and needed someone to walk Ss out. Hence, my proposition was neither abrupt nor out of ce.


    I didn''t know if it was because I had rubbed his arm gently, or if it was because I had called him "Honey", but Nichs'' cold expression had warmed slightly.


    He gently patted my hands and said somewhat gently, "Come back quickly. You just need to walk him to the restaurant''s door."


    Although he was talking to me, his gaze was fixed on Ss. He didn''t want me to go too far, nor did he want me to be alone with Ss.


    I felt nervous, and I couldn''t help but shiver when I felt the wind blow against me.


    "Are you sure that''s fine?" Ss asked.


    I nodded as I was curious as to what he had just discussed with Harry. I also wanted to know how Pete was currently doing.


    Ss understood and spoke up before I could ask him anything. "The situation is slightly moreplicated than I had originally thought. Do you know that Marcus'' wife, Lucia Goodwin, is pregnant?" "I t-think I''ve heard someone mention it before."


    "When everything went down in Marcus''pany, Marcus and Lucia had been home.


    "When his secretary visited his home to inform him about the situation, Lucia had overheard everything. She was so worked up that she lost the baby.


    "Normally, it would not have escted into such a serious manner considering that it''s a family issue. However, Lucia''s family is inserting themselves into the mix as they want an exnation from Pete. "They''re threatening to have Lucia divorce Marcus if they''re not happy with the results. Almost everyone knows how much Marcus loves Lucia. He would never agree to a divorce.


    "Harry is currently holding Pete on a tight leash. It''s his punishment, just as it is his protection."


    I looked at Ss and smiled stiffly. "I didn''t know about all of this. Well, it helps things considering that I''ve brought Nichs with me?"


    Ss massaged his temples and said, "It might help, but things would be much riskier for you."


    He sighed and continued, "I don''t think my friendship with Pete would survive If he knew I''ve convinced you to go to Nichs for help."


    "There won''t be any point being friends with him if he remains locked up either."


    "Alright, you''re right. I believe in Nichs'' abilities.


    "To my knowledge, the Goodwins have been negotiating with the government for an official tourism project. I believe Nichs would be able to help them."