Chapter 416

Nicole's expression darkened as she pressed her lips together. She suddenly stood up, pulling her hand away from Griffin's grasp. Then, she grabbed her coat and looked at him. "I'm not feeling well, so I'm going home. Enjoy your meal," Nicole said before walking toward the exit. She was not a pushover who could be bullied easily. If it had not been for certain unfinished plans, Nicole would have left long ago instead of playing along with this charade. Nevertheless, Griffin had crossed the line when he threatened her, and she could not hold back her anger. Griffin was about to get up and follow her, but Jacob's words stopped him in his tracks. "I didn't realize you enjoyed threatening people so much. Don't you think it's pathetic to constantly intimidate a woman like that? What would people say if they found out?" Jacob remarked before standing up and following Nicole. Griffin watched them disappear into the distance, his fists clenching at his sides as frustration flickered in