Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1292 Negotiation

Chloe was the first to notice something wrong with Nicole, and she looked in the direction Nicole was looking at. Colton? Why is he here? Chloe frowned and turned back to Nicole. I hope she's not affected by this.

Albert seemed to know that something was wrong with Nicole as well, but he waited for her. He knew Nicole wouldn't lose composure if it wasn't something important.

Nicole took a deep breath and put on a polite smile, then she went to the piano. She didn't care why Colton came that night. This event was made for Albert, and no one could put a stop to it.

The tune of the piano rang out in the hall. Everyone listened in silence. Most employees were only seeing Nicole perform for the first time, and they were immersed in her performance. Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

Colton looked at Nicole, a little sad. He had no idea Nicole could play an instrument like the piano. I'm a failure of an ex-husband.

Chloe found Roxanna having cake beside the stage, and she stopped her. The event's going to go on for a long time. Can't have that guy hang around forever.

"What is it?" Roxanna stuffed the last piece of cake into her mouth and looked at Chloe. She was garbling her words.

Chloe was resigned, but she patiently said, "Colton's here. Probably got the news somewhere."

Roxanna choked on her cake and started coughing violently. She quickly dusted the crumbs of cake off her hand and scanned the whole place.

Colton was standing in the back of the venue. All the employees and guests were seated, and Colton was more than six-foot tall. Roxanna saw him easily. She cursed, "Holy f*ck, why is he here?" She couldn't believe Colton would be here.

Chloe shook her head and frowned. "I can't let him stay around. I'll talk to him."

Roxanna looked at Nicole. The performance was coming to an end, and this was the best plan they had.

A good tune always made the time pass faster. A moment later, Nicole was already standing on the stage, bowing.

"Good show! I expected nothing less from you, Nicole!" Albert stood up and applauded, looking proud of Nicole. As if she was his daughter. As if she'd won all the accolades this world could offer. He saw Nicole as his own, of course.

Nicole descended from the stage, the crowd still applauding her.

Chloe approached Colton and coolly said, "You're not welcome here, Mr. Gardner. Please leave."

Colton was dating Evelyn now. She knew the real reason for that, but she couldn't be nice to him.

Colton froze for a moment, and he said, "I'm here for a business deal."

What? Chloe was out of ideas now. She thought Colton was here to see Nicole.

"Go back to your post, Chloe," said Nicole.

Chloe froze and turned around. She hadn't told Nicole about this yet. "Nicole, I—"

She wanted to explain, but Nicole stopped her. "I know, it's alright. Go back to work. If he's here for a business deal, then I'll be dealing with him." Nicole gave Chloe a reassuring smile.

She understood Chloe. She knew Chloe didn't want Colton's appearance to get to her. She would be affected in the past, but Nicole was no longer her old self, and so was Colton.

Everything was different now.

"Fine." Chloe obliged, seeing that Nicole was insistent. She went past Nicole and looked at her, reluctant to leave. I hope she's really fine.