Chapter 298

"It's true that the people you think you know best can surprise you the most," Abigail grumbled. As soon as Charlotte heard her, she coughed. An uneasy expression crossed her face, as if Abigail's words had hit the nail on the head. Though Abigail didn't catch her expression, Nicholas did. His eyes glinted as a speculation rose within him. Could it be that Charlotte wanted to include Abigail in their relationship and elevate their friendship into kinship? "Looks like I should complete my current reward task as soon as possible. Getting the Mind-Reading Skill would be fantastic. With that ability, I'd no longer have to guess what other people are thinking. The moment I read their minds, I'll know their deepest thoughts." At that moment, there was a gentle knock at the private room's door. "Come in," Abigail said calmly. Shortly, a somewhat handsome young man, dressed in a chef's uniform, walked in with several servers carrying plates of food. "It's good to see you, Ms. Lang and M