Chapter 385

As Nicole reached the door of the private room, she saw Jacob emerging with a worried expression. She pursed her lips and gave him a reassuring smile. "What's wrong?" Jacob instinctively pulled her into an embrace, and his brows furrowed with concern. "I was worried about you. You had been gone so long, so I came out to look for you." She patted his head gently and said softly, "I'm fine. I just encountered a sick man on my way back. He had some medication in his pocket, so I helped him with it. That's why I took a little longer. We can leave now." As she spoke, she took the initiative to hold onto his hand, and they started walking out together. However, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. "So, you met a man on your way back?" Jacob asked. Nicole nodded and let out a faint sigh. "It was quite a coincidence. The man was the one who was bidding against you earlier." As she spoke, she glanced at the bracelet on her wrist with a hint of wistfulness. "He told me t