Chapter 1234

Jared then asked, “Who do you think it is?’

Nicole thought about it for a moment, and gradually, she said, “Joyce McCarthy.”

As soon as the two words exited her mouth, Martin gasped. “Had she made an early return?”

“It’s hard to ascertain…but I do have a feeling that she had something to do with the fire at the factory,”

Nicole said, giving them a guess.

“I can’t be…it was her who had set the factory on fire?” Martin frowned in disbelief as he began pondering about it as well.

“There is no certainty as of now. Claus has yet to return with any sort of evidence, and we don’t know for sure if Joyce McCarthy is in this city right now. This is all just our speculation…”

Nicole did not have the slightest clue, and her guess was all too sudden too.

“You have to be alert. Pay attention to the people and the things happening around you. Do not let your guard down until the truth has been discovered. I’m really worried that you’ll be in danger,” Nicole warned as she looked into Martin’s eyes.

“Well, you should also pay attention too. She didn’t like you very much either,” Martin reminded.

He still remembered the destructive acts that Joyce would engage in, out of jealousy for both Nicole and Jared.

“It’s okay. If I find out that she did play a hand in the factory fire, I won’t need her to come to me…” The corners of Nicole’s mouth curved ever so slightly, and as she spoke, her eyes became void of any sort of warmth, making it as though she could freeze whatever her sight pierced.

“Go home and catch some rest. I’m worried that that you’ll collapse after the rebuilding is done. If that happens, nobody will manage the factory.” Nicole looked at Martin with a solemn expression, as she truly was concerned about Martin’s physical condition.

“Alright. I’ll head back in a bit,” Martin replied.

“Okay then, I guess that’s all for now. Let’s go. We’ll contact you if we come across any new developments.”

After saying goodbye to Martin, Nicole and Jared left the factory, with Martin waving his hand at them as he watched them leave in their car.

Then, with the intent of finding out what the progress was, he approached the employees who were busy working and asked, “How’s the cleaning going?”

“We’ve cleaned more than half of it. It’ll probably be done by tomorrow morning,” one of them replied.

“Good job everyone. Charles, go and buy everyone some food later,” Martin ordered.

“Yes, sir,” Charles uttered in response.

“Thank you, sir,” the rest of his employees said.

Martin smiled and waved his hands, after which he walked around to inspect the scene.

In the car, Jared was looking at Nicole, but before he could speak, Nicole said, “Let’s head back to your villa.”

Jared looked at her in surprise, “Why are you not going to your grandma’s today?”

“I’m worried…Um, it’s nothing.” Nicole stuttered as she could not find it in herself to blurt what she had wanted to say.

“I’d like to hear you out.” Jared always had a smile on his face, making it seem as if teasing Nicole was his greatest pleasure.

“I don’t want to tell you.” Nicole crossed her arms and looked forward.

The Lamborghini whooshed its way down the street, and soon after, they arrived at Jared’s villa. After parking the car, the pair got out and made their way into the villa together.

“What would you like to eat?” Jared asked.

Nicole noticed her stomach was empty. “Two portions of steaks.”

“You’re not a picky eater, and yet, here you are, ordering steak at such a late hour.” Jared looked at her and made a beeline for the kitchen with a smile.