Chapter 327

Griffin appeared pleased with Nicole's response. He flashed a smug smile and reclined lazily on the couch. "Ms. Barnes, I haven't seen much sincerity from you. Even if I do know something, why would I share it with you? One shouldn't be so ungrateful." Nicole pressed her lips together, momentarily at a loss for words. After a lengthy pause, she sighed in resignation. "What exactly do you want? Just tell me directly." Griffin's satisfaction was evident as he raised his eyebrows. "I've already made it clear—I like you. I want you to be my fiancée and, eventually, my wife. Take your time to consider it. I'm willing to wait for your decision." Nicole instinctively tightened her grip on the glass, her thoughts involuntarily drifting to Jacob. She was acutely aware of his feelings for her, even though she had never openly acknowledged them. Every act of kindness he had shown her was something she silently cherished. However, with so many unresolved issues in her life, she couldn't bring