Chapter 187

Nicole glanced around at the group before locking eyes with Vivienne and Jerry. "No. I prefer not to burden you both. I'll manage just fine by myself. Plus, having me along might only hinder your progress and add to the difficulty of the task," she said. "I don't think so." Jerry's gentle face lit up with a faint smile. "I believe in you." Jerry's words immediately sparked a flurry of activity in the live chat. "Damn! Jerry and Nicole seem so romantic together! Doesn't it seem like he's looking at her with so much affection?" "Jerry's just naturally affectionate. He'd probably look at a lamppost the same way." "That 'I believe in you' line was so touching!" Unaware of the discussions in the chat, Nicole simply nodded slightly at Jerry. Vivienne, astute as ever, noticed Nicole's refusal and didn't push the matter further. Sam then proceeded to explain the rules of the game. Each group had to choose one member to climb the nearby mountain of Sofita Resort, where the production