Chapter 421

Jacob gently took Nicole's hand, placing a soft kiss on her knuckles. Then, he looked up at her, his eyes brimming with affection. In a deep, velvety voice, he said, "I missed you, so I came." Any woman would fall for this sweet gesture, and Nicole inwardly chuckled at Jacob's deliberate attempt to provoke Griffin. Playing along, she interlaced her fingers with Jacob's hand and replied sweetly, "I missed you too." The setting sun cast a rosy glow on their faces, creating a picture-perfect moment of bliss. As he watched them, Griffin could only grit his teeth, struggling to maintain his composure. He stepped between them, attempting to separate the couple. However, Nicole swiftly moved closer to Jacob, making it impossible for Griffin to come between them. Griffin reminded himself to stay calm, repeating in his mind that he had plenty of opportunities after the wedding. He forced a friendly expression and asked, "What brings you here? Is there something you need?" "It's getting la