Chapter 714 Unexpected Happiness
Miles gave Nia a suspicious look and continued to ask his son,
"Why isn't there any news from the school?"
"Dad, I was injured near the bar where I was working. And the person who hit me had a good attitude and paid for all the medical expenses, so I didn't tell the school about it. Plus, Nia rushed over the next day to take care of me when she heard that I was injured, so..."
As Casper explained, she was lying to improve Nia's image, and sure enough, Libby took Nia's hand and said,
"You've been taking care of Casper?"
"Auntie, this is what I should do." Nia smiled gently and answered gracefully.
The atmosphere eased a lot. Casper's parents hadn't seen their son for a long time, and Nia was taken good care of. They had a great time with their "family" over Christmas. And Miles talked to Casper before he left.
"Casper, how did you meet Nia? She's three years older than you!"
"A wife three years older than the husband ensures a richer life, right?" Jacob had learned Casper's parents' temperament from his observations over the past few days, and they were getting along very well. He continued,
"Besides, although Nia family's conditions are not as good as ours, she's ambitious. Now, she had her own investment company in Athegate, and it's going public soon. Dad, you can't underestimate her." "She's only been out for a few years and already has her own investment company?" Miles was surprised. "Isn't she from a working-class family?"
"That's why I was attracted to her efforts. Although we first met on a social platform, I couldn't help but fall in love with her after a long time. Besides, I'm going to graduate in a few months, so I decided to go back to Athegate with her to help her and finish my thesis."
"Have you decided?" Miles asked seriously.
"Sure, and Athegate isn't far from our home, so I can come back more often," Jacob said with a smile.
"Well, now that you've settled on her, let me know if you need anything."
That was what Jacob was waiting for, and the excitement was almost palpable.
The next day, Jacob said goodbye to Casper's parents and returned to Athegate with Nia. Miles had a secret plan to investigate Nia's situation, but Libby was so impressed with Nia over the last few days that she persuaded her husband to stop, hoping he'd give the kid some space. So, Miles gave up.
On the plane back to Athegate, Jacob and Nia were so excited that they couldn't help but rejoice in the unexpected joy of their trip and discuss things they couldn't talk about at the Wood family.
"I didn't think Casper's dad would have that kind of power. If we take advantage of it, it won't be long before we reach our goal!" Nia said excitedly.
"Yes, and he has the kind of force that isn't legal but is absolutely effective. He can be of great help to us when the time comes!" Jacob's eyes sparkled as he spoke.
"You have to keep in touch with them. Don't give yourself away. It's an accident, but if they find out you're... then the consequences could be very serious!" Nia reminded Jacob while celebrating. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing," Jacob said confidently.
Two and a half hours later, Jacob and Nia returned to Athegate. It already passed the Christmas, and the streets were still filled with Christmas atmosphere. Nia asked Jacob if he wanted to contact Arthur and Lucia. Jacob smiled and said enigmatically,
"Don't worry. Let them wait for a few more days."
When they met again, Jacob looked up at the blue sky and thought he had to get ready.
These days, whenever Lucia went outside, she always had a strange feeling of being stared at, but when she looked around, she didn't see anything strange, which made Lucia a little uneasy. But the thought that Spencer must have had someone watching her, she didn't get to the bottom of it.
Even Arthur was back from the USA, but Nia was still nowhere to be seen.
That day, Lucia came to the Branch of Davonnis to discuss the partnership with Arthur. Now she was totally generous to being here, no matter what Spencer thought.
"Arthur, Nia hasn't shown up yet. Do you think there's a problem?"
Sitting on the sofa with Arthur, Lucia kept him at arm's length but seemed so close to him.
"She's always had doubts about our three-way collaboration. Even if she discovers something, it's too late to regret it now." Arthur was less concerned about Nia's movements and more concerned about Lucia's changes.
Only half a month not seeing her, Arthur felt like it had been a year and was more intolerable lovesickness.
"It's easy for you," said Lucia, with her eyes twinkling, not knowing how much she was being coquettish.
Arthur smiled but said nothing. He just gently pushed the coffee in front of her, with thoughtful action to cover up his throbbing heart.
Just as Arthur and Lucia were talking, Kyle suddenly barged in. Of course, in the next second, he caught countless murderous gazes from Arthur.
Kyle thought to himself, "I wouldn't have barged in here if it wasn't an emergency."
"Mr. Davies, Nia is downstairs and wants to see you."
It was an emergency. Arthur forgave Kyle and said, "Let her go upstairs." Lucia was there.
"Why does she come to you all of a sudden?" Lucia wondered as Kyle left the office. "We'll see," Arthur said with a smile.
Ten minutes later, Kyle led Nia to Arthur's office, and Nia was followed by someone.
The man was handsome and seemed gentle and polite, but for some reason Lucia felt sick at the sight of him.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
"Mr. Davies, Ms. Webb, it's been a long time. I'm sorry that I've been on leave for so long that it seems to have delayed our cooperation," Nia said politely as she sat down.
"It's fine. The plan hasn't officially started yet. We still have time to discuss the details," Arthur replied, but his eyes were fixed on the man standing behind Nia.
Arthur remembered that Nia used to be accompanied by Kevin, the vice president of Stable Growth Investment. Why was there a change? And since Kevin used to walk away when the three of them were alone, why would Nia bring this man into the office?
And most importantly, what did he mean by staring at Lucia?!