Chapter 60

The banquet was far from over, and Nicole was worried that she would embarrass herself if she got drunk. She was still conflicted over what to do when an arm suddenly wrapped itself around her waist. Startled, Nicole lifted her eyes to look at the newcomer, who had also attracted Heidi's attention. Aaron stood next to her with his chin slightly lifted. He had taken Nicole's hand, and the nerves on the back of his own hand throbbed prominently. "Nicole's alcohol tolerance isn't very good," he explained. "I'll accept all your well-wishes for her, and I'll drink in her stead." Satisfaction warmed Heidi's heart upon hearing Aaron's words. She was never familiar with him, and Monica had always treaded carefully around him. They assumed that Aaron had taken after Arthur Compton, the previous president of Compton Group, who often created waves in the business world but kept people at a distance in his personal life. However, after noticing the way Aaron treated Nicole, Heidi no longer wor