Nicole analyzed the situation. If Adam really is using the escort to control Davin from the shadows, then there is no saying about how things would turn out later.
After all, Davin had gone crazy for that escort and went as far as clashing with his own mother, whom he feared and loved the most. Davin also called off his engagement to Sheila for that escortâs sake. It was the classic case of going head over heels in love with someone.
Under those circumstances, there was no certainty as to whom Davin would side in the end.
Evan couldnât reveal himself to everyone just yet, and if Davin were to collude with Adam, Nicoleâs shot at winning the battle would be slim.
Nicole thought long and hard before she cleared her throat and came up with a random excuse to get John to run some errands for her. The best course of action is to protect John by getting him out of here.
John didnât understand Nicoleâs intention until he saw the message she sent.
âIâll do that right away, Mrs. Seet.â
âGood. Now go get those files for me.â
âUnderstood.â
Lisa rolled her eyes at John. Davin will be back by the time you come back with the files. He will teach you a lesson then.
Twenty minutes later, Davin waltzed into the office with a woman right behind him.
The employees started gossiping again.
âI wonder which lottery that escort struck to have actually caught the eyes of Mr. Davin.â
âExactly. The eldest daughter of the Muir family is smarter, prettier, and more capable than that escort. I honestly donât know what Mr. Davin sees in her.â
âIs this what love is? Can it make a person turn a blind eye to the obvious disparity in intelligence and beauty?â
No one replied.
The employees shrugged; they were all stumped.
Davin suddenly felt nervous when he stood outside the presidentâs office. He saw his brotherâs Maybach parked outside the building as he was heading over and guessed that Nicole had come.
Nicole mustâve heard about all my unacceptable behaviors and will definitely scold me later.
âDavin, I want to walk in while holding your hand.â
The escort linked arms with Davin before he could even reply.
Davin paused for a moment but didnât say anything before opening the door to the presidentâs office.
Everyone shifted their attention to him.
Nicole assessed the escort and thought that while the latter had a good figure, she was not as pretty as Sheila.
What the heck does Davin see in her?
Nicole took some time to think from his perspective. She concluded that it was possible that Davin was into her soft and sweet demeanor.
Sheila had always been bold and fiery, whereas the escort was like a timid flower.
Still, how could a timid woman like her say such cruel words on the phone? Is this all an act?
âNicole, youâre back!â welcomed Davin as he looked at her.
Nicole nodded, then she shifted her gaze to the woman beside him. âWho is she?â
Davin introduced her instantly. âShe is my girlfriend, Lily.â
Lily? I guess flowers do attract busy bees like Davin.
Lily stared menacingly at Nicole. Adam had just sent instructions to Lily, telling her to make Davin go against Nicole.
It seemed that it was time for Lily to manipulate Davin and whisper into his ears once more.
Lily leaned in Davinâs arms and spoke coquettishly, âWho is that, Davin?â
âShe is my sister-in-law,â answered Davin.
âYour sister-in-law?â repeated Lily as she walked towards Nicole. Lilyâs eyes shone judgmentally as she scanned Nicole and demanded, âIs there a reason for you coming to the office?â
âYes, there is,â replied Nicole firmly.
âAnd what is that?â
âItâs none of your business.â
Lily turned around and put on a pitiful act in front of Davin. She protested, âDavin, you are the current president of the Seet Group; you should be the one to decide on every single thing in the company. How can she speak so rudely and authoritatively in front of you? The way sheâs talking to me shows she doesnât respect you at all.â
Silence befell the room.
Is that woman trying to drive a wedge between us?
Nicole frowned slightly. Actually, itâs great timing. Iâd like to see how Davin will deal with this matter.
Davin was taken aback for a moment. He turned to Lily and suggested, âLet me take you home first.â