The sky was darkening, and Nichole found herself restless in Ricardo’s house after seeing that news


    broadcast on TV.


    It wasn’t just James she saw, but also Ca by Ben’s side!


    With this news, numerous media outlets began specting that Calle would rece Sophie as the next


    Mrs. Burke.


    Nichole nced down at her slightly swollen belly.


    That old hag must’ve been nning to have Ca step into her shoes in the Burke family!


    No, she wouldn’t allow it!


    Ricardo was a madman, she couldn’t stay by this lunatic’s side. If she wanted a chance at life, her only


    hope was to rely on James.


    Nichole bit her lip, and just then, Ricardo came out of the bathroom. The moment she saw him, she


    instinctively wanted to step back


    But remembering she had to carve a path for herself, Nichole cautiously tested the waters. “Ricardo, I


    haven’t been home in days and really miss my dad. Could I possibly


    Ricardo sneered, “What tricks are you trying to y now?”


    “Im not ying tricks. I just miss home a little…”


    “If you’re thinking of telling Mr. Briggs that I’ve been treating you poorly, I think you can save your


    breath.” Ricardo coldly said. “Your secrets are all in my hands. If you breathe a word, I assure you, only


    one oue will be waiting for you.”


    Nichole, suppressing her fear, responded, “Ricardo, you’re really overthinking it. How could I dare


    betray you when you hold all my secrets? If I did, I doubt I’d live to see another day.”


    “Good that you know.”


    Ricardo indifferently went to change his clothes. In his eyes, Nichole was nothing more than a tool for


    use. Should the daye when this tool disobeyed, he could easily destroy it and rece it with a new


    one.


    Nichole bit her lip and said, “Ricardo, so, can I go?”


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    “If you wish.” Ricardo replied indifferently. “But my people will be watching you. I advise you not to even


    think about running away. Otherwise


    “I won’t run. I’ll be good and follow your instructions.” Nichole hastily agreed.


    Her first priority now was to escape from Ricardo’s presence. As long as she could escape from him,


    she would eventually find an opportunity to seek out James


    Even for the sake of their child, James would help her,


    Even if James refused, Bea would never allow a child of the Burke family to be left in the lurch.


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    Ricardo had let Nichole leave. His secretary, bit worried, stood by his side and asked, “Mr Ricardo,


    you’re just letting her go?”


    “Rx, she won’t dare say a word, Ricardo replied coldly. “That woman was cunning. It’s best she


    remains ignorant of what’s toe.”


    “Understood


    Ricardo gave his secretary a cold nce and asked, “Have you made the arrangements with Aldridge


    Global?”


    “Everything is set. We’re scheduled to visit Aldridge Global Group’s interns tomorrow morning.”


    “Good”


    “However, the Russell family’s daughter is also inteming there. If we encounter her.”


    Nichole had recently taken matters into her own hands and caused Reece’s car ident. Sophie


    demanded five billion aspensation, effectively dering war.


    Their meeting tomorrow would


    uld undoubtedly be fraught with tension.