Chapter 332

Nicole knew that it was probably useless for her to say anything, but she still wanted to voice her thoughts out loud. In this way, she could perhaps help Jacob with easing up the emotions that he was suppressing. Jacob nodded silently in response to her. Then, he spoke up again, "I know. I know that it's difficult for you. It's alright. I just need to take a breather." "If you're really feeling uncomfortable, why don't you head home first? I don't think anything will tonight. After all, the Barnes family has resources. I'm guessing that he wants to use me to forge connections with the people in charge of my family's resources. Everything will be fine. Don't worry." As Nicole uttered those words of comfort, Jacob pulled her in closer instinctively. "You're right here. How can I bear to leave? I'll stay and wait for you. I can only feel at ease when I see you leaving safely." Nicole's eyes turned red, but she didn't say anything else. She could clearly feel the emotions that