Chapter 498

"No worries. Your work as Jacob's assistant comes first. I can wait a bit longer," Nicole replied casually. Simon felt uneasy. Nicole was usually easy-going, and he was puzzled why she insisted on him coming down. Despite his confusion, he agreed, "Alright, I'll be there in ten minutes tops." After hanging up, Nicole busied herself with her phone while the nearby group continued their gossip. They moved from speculating about Jacob to talking about Nicole, showing no signs of stopping. Their topics ranged from whether Jacob was cheating to whether Nicole was the one wearing the pants in the marriage. Their words were harsh, and the insults came rolling out. "Honestly, I wish I could spend my husband's money and wander around aimlessly all afternoon." "Please, you're a workaholic! You could never compare to her. Do you think you could manage being a stay-at-home wife? "Right? After hearing all the gossip, you'd think she'd try to stay under the radar." Nicole found the