Chapter 2143

The Nicholls residence. It was already 2.30 p.m., and Nathaniel still had not shown up. Mavis grew increasingly uneasy, constantly checking her phone even as she tried to keep up the conversation with Mildred. Mildred keenly noticed Mavis's mood and glanced at Hugh. "Hugh, call Nate's assistant and find out what's happening. Mae and her lawyer have waited long enough." "Yes, Madam Nicholls." Hugh picked up the house phone and dialed Tommy, putting it on speaker. "Tommy, is Mr. Nicholls still at the office?". "Mr. Nicholls left the office over an hour ago. By now, he should've arrived home," Tommy replied. Hugh was surprised, glancing at Mildred with uncertainty. Once he received Mildred's signal. Hugh hung up and immediately called Nathaniel's phone. Yet, there was no answer. Mildred sighed in exasperation, shaking her head. "What kind of game is that boy playing now?" Even Mavis felt like Nathaniel was purposely trying to mess with her. "Grandma, it's fine