Chapter 2 The Wife Behaves Strangely Around Us

• Regina was not on par with Nicole in terms of appearance or academic performance. She did not anticipate that. Nicole's past entirely overshadowed her own, which she had always been proud of. This made her really envious. "Get in the car, Nicole." In full view of everyone, Sean helped Nicole unlock the car door like a gentleman. He glanced at her with loving eyes. "He is really charming. "If only I could have a charming and wealthy brother." "Yeah, I'm really envious of her." Regina listened to the conversation, her envy and wrath rising like a stormy wave. So, "What is there to be proud of?" he said. She is only a bumpkin. She believes she can be "social elite overnight."
• When Nicole heard it, she paused before getting into the car. Now, Sean's eyes had darkened. "What the hell are you talking about, Regina?" Ms. Mills appeared unhappy. Mr. Barrett recognized the daughter of a board member, but he could not afford to insult her. Riddles. He promptly reprimanded Ms. Mills. "Is this the student council president you have appointed?" "I…" Nicole quickly stoked the blaze. "Ms. Mills, the behavior of student leaders has an impact on the school's reputation. The next time you pick someone, choose someone with a brain, not just someone who can pay.." Ms. Mills did not anticipate Nicole to say that she received monetary benefits for appointing the student. Council president. She was now experiencing a scorching feeling on her face as a result of the humiliation.
• When she dismissed Nicole and selected Regina as the student council president, she had gotten Mr. Barrett to give the go signal. Seeing Nicole's displeasure, Sean looked to Mr. Barrett and remarked in a cold voice, "Mr. Barrett." Ms. Mills' expression changed as she remembered how she had helped Regina hunt for problems with Nicole all those days. went pallid right away. Mr. Barrett quickly reprimanded her: "Shame on you, Ms. Mills!" He then turned to face the sea. "I'll fire her." "Immediately, Mr. Riddle." Ms. Mills was astonished. So did Regina, recognizing that her position as chairperson, which she purchased with money, had come to an end. "Let's go, Nicole." Sean drew back his eyes, and his cold demeanor immediately evaporated.
• I smiled at Nicole. Nicole first meant to intimidate them, not expecting Sean to defend her. She became fonder of this odd brother. It felt great to have a brother. "Okay." Nicole got into the car, and Sean drove her and Mrs. Wallace Sr. away, leaving behind everyone. looks surprised and envious. The Rolls-Royce quickly arrived at Nicole's little home, where she and her grandma lived together. Sean followed Nicole to retrieve her baggage. Nicole just carried a notepad, a school bag, and a few pieces of clothing. "Less is more." When we arrive in San Joto, we'll get you new ones."
• Sean spoke deliberately; I do not want Nicole to overthink. "I don't like too many things," Nicole explained as she held her grandmother. She had always avoided trouble; therefore, she preferred simplicity. When the driver heard this, he was so stunned that his eyes nearly dropped out of their sockets. People were eager to satisfy Sean, the general manager of Riddle Corporation. Still, this girl turned him down when he offered to buy her items for the first time. Considering the fate of others who had previously insulted Sean, the driver did not dare to make a sound but remained by the side of the automobile, attempting to lessen his sensation of presence. But, to his amazement, Sean simply smiled, doting on Nicole like there was no tomorrow.
• "No problem." The driver couldn't be more astonished. Sean appeared to be quite kind to his lost and rediscovered sister. He treated this sister in a way that even the existing sister could not appreciate. Nicole frequently warned her grandma not to see them out. Her usual. Her stony eyes softened as she whispered, "Grandma, I will come back to see you." "Okay." Mrs. Wallace Sr. nodded with tears in her eyes before unwillingly letting go of Nicole's hand and watching. She gets inside the automobile. As the automobile sped on, Nicole retreated her eyes only when Mrs. Wallace Sr. became smaller and smaller. Before vanishing in the rearview mirror. "If you wish, you may relocate her to San Joto and live with her. I will build up a space for her to settle. Sean expressed concern when he noticed the agony in her eyes. "It's okay. In this little village, everyone knows each other.
• She will not be accustomed to it when she travels to San Joto." Otherwise, she would have requested that her grandma accompany her a long time ago. Sean began to feel sad for Nicole and appreciate her even more, since he had not expected her to be so kind. He said nothing more and gave her some space. Nicole glanced out the window as the town she had been living in became farther away. Behind her. After leaving her grandma, she would no longer have to hide herself. The automobile drove for hours before reaching San Joto. "Here we are. Dad and Mom are waiting for you. Sean pointed at the Riddle family residence. She had no idea who the Riddle family was, but judging by the mansion and the large home, she could tell that the folks who could afford it were quite wealthy.
• However, Nicole was not as delighted and shocked as girls from other regular households would be. She just nodded slightly. After the rest of them exited the automobile, she followed Sean into the home. As she passed by the oil painting gallery beside the entryway, the family butler gave her a tour and explained the famous artworks, all of which were quite valuable. Nicole glanced at them and thought softly to herself, keeping her face expressionless. Two of these famous paintings were forgeries, yet the quality of the replica was not poor.
• No one Only she and two other specialists around the globe could identify that these two paintings were forgeries. After some time, they arrived in a hallway, where Nicole noticed three people. A beautifully dressed couple sat on the sofa, with a small daughter her age on the side. "Grandpa, mom, and dad. I've brought my sister back." As soon as Sean's words faded off, Gloria Holder and Daniel Riddle noticed a tall female enter from behind. Sean. The girl was thin, with skin as fragile as gelatin. Despite her simple attire, she was elegant with beautiful eyes. People simply couldn't take their gaze away from her when they saw her. When Gloria saw Nicole, her tears welled up. "It is her; it is my daughter!"