My Wife Act Differently Behind Me novel Chapter 1173

Chapter 1173

Nicole gave him a blank stare. "You can think as you wish, but don't mention anything weird. I need Ike's help while I'm abroad for the time being."

He noticed that Nicole did not seem to be having any problems, and this gave him a sense of relief. "If you need to use the R&D lab, I can help you with the preparations right away."

Nicole sighed. "That won't be necessary. I won't be using it for a long time. Hell, I may already be on my way home after you're done setting the lab up."

Knowing how competent she was, he stopped querying her, and agreed to accompany her to Ike's R&D lab.

Noticing the stern look on his face, Nicole raised her brow and asked, "Jared, did you really get the news from here?"

In response, Jared nodded. "I didn't lie to you. I don't really need to come here to do the work, but then, you're here."

A sense of warmth filled her heart up upon hearing the second half of his sentence as he had said it with such sincerity. "Alright, I get it. Well, you should go and check on your things. I might be here in the R&D lab for the whole afternoon."

She did not want to take up too much of his time.

Jared felt reluctant but agreed to her statement anyway, as he noticed that Nicole wanted to concentrate on her work. "I've booked a hotel for you. I'll pick you up once you're done."

Not expecting Jared to be so accommodating and well-prepared, every ill feeling that she had ever had for him vanished, and she nodded frivolously. "Okay."

Jared then patted her head and gave her a doting look. Nicole was at loss as to what to do and allowed him to touch it before he withdrew his hand. She could not feel the urge to resist when he did.

Soon after, their car pulled up at Ike's R&D lab, marking Jared's first time there. He was not expecting it to be a factory in the suburbs, and upon seeing such a crude design, Jared could not help but ask, "This is his R&D lab?"

Nicole nodded, "Well, it looks simple on the outside, but don't let that fool you. The interior houses everything we need."

Jared nodded in response. "That's good. Tell me if there's anything you need."

Nicole nodded back. "Don't worry about it."

After she was done speaking to him, Nicole turned away, got out of the car, and made her way toward Ike, who was also exiting his vehicle. Jared's eyes darkened the moment he saw Ike walking her into the building.

"Get someone to follow Ike and find out if he has any plans for Nicole. Report back to me immediately if he does."

Max nodded his head, "Yes, sir."

Meanwhile, Nicole had already entered the R&D lab with Ike, while his men were busy bringing the food in from his car with smiles on their faces. "This is Miss Riddle's treat for everyone. Please, be sure to cooperate with her for the next few days."

Everyone nodded immediately. "Yes sir, and thank you, Miss Riddle!"