Chapter 686 Play By Ear

Seeing Nicole's sudden change of expression as if she was cautious of him, Gabriel could almost read her mind. Smiling, he reassured her, "I didn't mean to blame you. Evelyn deserves the consequences of her own actions. I actually wanted to thank you for being lenient with her."
Nicole never expected him to be such a magnanimous person. She thought Gabriel would be someone who would side with his family no matter what. Contrary to her expectations, he was a sensible person.
When Nicole didn't speak, Gabriel continued with a smile, "I'm friends with Colton, and he has mentioned you a few times. Now, I'm finally meeting you in person."