Chapter 1184

At the restaurant, Jared ordered two portions of meat puffs, which Nicole began scarfing down on, as she could finally satisfy her cravings. "Thank you for bringing me here to have meat puffs." Nicole looked at Jared happily. 'It's great to have him around. Even at an hour this late, I get to satisfy my cravings.' "What's with all that formality today?" Jared raised his eyebrows and looked at her. "It's already late, and yet you still took the time to take me to a place this far. Of course, I'd have to thank you sincerely." Nicole looked back at Jared, unsmiling. Jared nodded and sized her up. "Was Ike with you while you were working today?" Nicole was eating her meat puff, but once she had heard Jared's question, she slowly raised her head and looked at him. 'What is he trying to imply with that question? Does he think that there's something going on between Ike and me?' "No, I was at my office alone. He was working at the R&D department." Nicole explained. "Jared Johnston, why