Chapter 0386
Nicholas walked very quickly, ignoring the small crowd of people following after him.
There was Claudia, who was hurriedly calling for Nicholas to wait for her, and there were two of Nicholas‘ secretaries that I had met when visiting his office.
I felt like his entourage of people seemed to be grander than Pete, the groom–to–be.
Pete came to his senses, grabbed my arm, and pulled me behind him. Then, he took a step forward and said, “Why did you come? I don’t remember ever inviting you.”
Nicholas had his gaze fixed upon us while he walked toward us. Pete pulled me and took a step back. Nicholas scoffed.
At that moment, Beth rushed over and said, “Mr. Shelman, Mr. Hawk has personally received an invitation from your father. Your father had even specifically emphasized that Mr. Hawk should attend.”
As she spoke, she took out an invitation card from her document bag. The invitation card was plated in gold and looked much fancier than the one I had received.
Pete clenched his hands into fists and turned to look at me. “Ari, I really didn’t know.”
“It’s alright,” I said impassively.
Suddenly, another woman with blonde hair and blue eyes ran up to us. The woman was also tall and
slender.
Using slightly choppy Belanese, she exclaimed, “Pete! Why are you here?”
Pete looked over and paled. He glared at Nicholas before turning to the woman. “I came here to pick up a friend. They’re here to attend our wedding tomorrow.”
The woman smiled. She was so beautiful that she looked like a doll.
“What a coincidence! My father has also sent me here to pick up one of our distinguished guests.
“Let me introduce you to him. This is one of the youngest and most famous entrepreneurs in your country. He’ll be working closely with our company in the future.”
Pete smiled. “Of course, I know him. He’s also considered to be one of our matchmakers.”
When Pete had been talking about Nicholas being his matchmaker, he had turned to look at me.
I turned to Nicholas. It was only then that I found out that Pete’s rushed wedding did have something to do with Nicholas.
Nicholas‘ gaze was still fixed on me as he took two steps forward and stretched his hand out toward me. Considering the circumstances, I had no choice but to leave with him.
I bid Yasmine, Leo, and Pete goodbye before wrapping my hands around Nicholas‘ arm. On the other hand, Pete gritted his teeth angrily.
Nicholas ignored everyone else and brought me to his car. Pete’s fiance also followed behind.
+25 BONUS
But Pete had been used to lazing around and enjoying the perks his family had given him. Although he was a capable man, he prioritized his freedom. Could he really live happily forever after with a woman like Annie?
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