Chapter 303

"It's only 3:00 am? What's he up for? Is there something urgent? I didn't even hear the phone ring." Nicole rubbed her eyes sleepily and slowly blinked. She got off the bed in a hurry and followed Jacob to the study. It was freezing in the morning during winter. Thankfully, the heating was on at home, so Nicole's feet weren't cold even if she did not wear slippers. She stood in the study room to eavesdrop on Jacob talking on the phone. The soundproofing of the room was so effective that she could only hear his muffled voice. "Sarah, don't be like that. I only consider you my younger sister and don't have any romantic feelings for you. Don't misunderstand my kindness toward you." Blake was talking to Sarah on the phone. "Ms. Barnes?" Before Simon could say more, Nicole covered his mouth. "Mr. Radfield, it's so late. Why are you here? Did your boss force you to work overtime?" Nicole asked, having noticed that Simon clearly had not slept. "Yes, I just finished investigating some