Chapter 837

"I appreciate your hard work. I'll buy you guys a coffee another day." Nicole turned off the computer and left. "Glad to know you have got him. We won't see you out." Edwin and Preston fell asleep at their computer desks after Nicole left. Once out of Preston's company, Nicole looked at the time; it was 1.00 am. Going back to the campus and home was out of the question, so she could only go to Jared's place. It was a sunny and breezy morning the next day. Jared stretched out and headed downstairs. Just as he came to the staircase landing, he vaguely saw someone lying on the couch in the living room. Jared was stunned, wondering who had broken into his house early in the morning without triggering the security alarm. He reached for a club, sneaked toward the living room, and came behind the couch. Jared held the club in one hand and pulled the throw pillow the person was sleeping on. Nicole was sleeping, but when she sensed someone approaching, she became alert and ready to strike