Chapter 25

"Misty Nicky, I'm free at noon," Yasmine replied swiftly. "Send me your location. I'll come find you." Nicholas's voice message came through again, deep and steady. "Okay," Yasmine responded in a hurry. Then, hesitating for a moment, she glanced around her small apartment, pursed her lips, and muttered to herself, "It's a little cramped, but at least it's clean. He shouldn't mind, right?" She sent her location to Nicholas before taking a deep breath and heading to her bedroom to change. Since Nicholas had said he was coming over, she assumed he wanted a home-cooked meal. So, she planned to tidy up a bit and then head out to buy some groceries. "Good thing Kiera is still at kindergarten at noon. At least it won't be awkward." Yasmine swallowed nervously. To be honest, the idea of inviting her top-ranking benefactor into her home made her anxious. But for some reason, there was also a strange sense of anticipation. "I wonder what he looks like." At this point, her Affection Fa