Chapter 40

Outside, the autumn wind blew gently against Nicole's stray hair strands around her ears. While leading Benedict out of the residential area, she said, "Next time, don't follow me so obviously. Someone will get suspicious." Benedict was about to reply when a black Bentley stopped by the roadside in front of them. The car had drawn their attention. Jacob stepped out of the car. He still wore the same black suit for the event. He seemed cold and aloof. "What a coincidence, Mr. Blake." Benedict intentionally smiled at him. "It must be fate if I can run into you here." Nicole stood at the side, staring at Jacob's disgusted expression. She looked down, unwilling to look at him. "Nicole, if I remember correctly, we still have not officially divorced. Yet you can't wait to bring another man home already?" She nonchalantly lifted her head. She inhaled, ready to answer, when Benedict wrapped his arm around her shoulders. His long fingers grazed her shoulder as he smiled at Jacob. "Mr. Bl