Chapter 611

Nicole looked at him and frowned gently. "His name is Jared." Carl looked at her; the difference in her attitude was so pronounced that he was almost in despair. "Why can't it be me?" His face was a little pale with a sense of fragility. "We've been partners for so many years, and you should be well aware of my feelings for you. I would like to know why it can't be me." Nicole looked at Carl calmly, as if not surprised by what he said. "Carl, you know me." Her upturned eyes were beautiful yet cold, with a look of calmness. "I like someone, or I don't. I will not hide or back down and don't want to affect you. If you think my personal relationship has affected our partnership, I'll leave after I've settled the thing, and we won't be in touch again." With that, she looked at Carl, who was in disbelief. She was quietly waiting for his response. Carl forced a smile, not expecting Nicole to say such a thing to him. 'That's not what I mean.' "Nicole, we've known each other for over ten