Chapter 62

In fact, everything turned out to be a coincidence. Jacob was inexplicably intrigued to follow up on this project only because Nicole was involved in it. Little did he expect such things to unfold. Jacob fell silent. Knowing him, Nicole continued, "But logically speaking, you have nothing to do with this." "I thought you would've blamed me for this," Jacob replied softly. Nicole gave him a strange look. "I'm not a fool, okay? I can clearly tell whose fault it is." "Tha—" Before he could thank her, she continued nonchalantly, "Although you're a bitch sometimes, I can't lie to myself, can I?" Jacob really couldn't take her words seriously. Clenching his jaw, he met her eyes and ground out, "I guess I'll have to thank you, then!" Nicole flashed a sardonic smile at him. "Don't mention it, Mr. Blake." She rose and added, "It's getting late now. You should sleep soon. We still have to go to the station tomorrow." Watching her disappear into the house, Jacob truly felt like he was