Chapter 324

With that, Nicole ended the call decisively. Griffin stared at the disconnected line, his grip on the glass tightening instinctively. A flicker of anger crossed his face, but he chose to remain silent. It was expected for someone like Nicole to show a bit of defiance. However, once his plan succeeded, she wouldn't be defiant for much longer. Despite her intentions to rest, Nicole found herself tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep after turning off the lights. Her mind was preoccupied, and before she realized it, dawn was breaking. Jacob's face kept appearing in her thoughts, his promises and words echoing persistently. The more she tried to push them away, the clearer they became. Eventually, she drifted into a restless sleep, but her alarm soon jolted her awake. Still groggy and disoriented, she rubbed her head and reluctantly got out of bed. Since Griffin had specifically called to remind her, Nicole knew she couldn't afford to be late. She quickly got up, took a shower,