Chapter 262 This Is My Sister-in-law, Got it?
Fiona had been spoiled by her family for a long time. Over the years, she had dated a few times, but the relationships never lasted long. Either she didn't like the men's family background, or she didn't like their personality. She hadn't met anyone suitable yet. Initially, she resisted the idea of an arranged marriage when her parents brought it up, but she changed her mind as soon as she saw a photo of Nicholas.
Seeing Nicholas in person, he was indeed tall and handsome, with thick eyebrows and a charming face. Although he looked carefree and young, there was an undeniable sharpness and intelligence about him. Just from a photo, she had secretly thought about him for a while. As a lady from a prestigious family, she couldn't make the first move, so she planned to accidentally meet him at some suitable event.
She never expected to run into him here!
For the first time, Fiona panicked. Usually, her parents' strict upbringing kept her behavior in check. Even though she was spoiled, people could still understand her behavior because she was treated like a treasure by her parents. But she rarely acted so sharply.
However, when she faced Jessica, who had been under her thumb since childhood, her long-standing instincts got the better of her.
"Pack the items and send them to the address I gave you. Don't let anyone unrelated touch them, understand?" Nicholas, seemingly oblivious to Fiona's conflicted and embarrassed expression, said this to the clerk at the VIP service desk and then signaled Jessica to follow him.
Seeing him so eager to find a place to eat, Jessica laughed. "Are you so hungry?"
"Nonsense. Do you know what time it is?" Nicholas felt Fiona's gaze on him and impatiently urged her. "Hurry up, let's go."
How could Jessica be associated with the Harriman family?
Could it be that the things she just bought weren't even hers?
Fiona couldn't help but walk over. "Excuse me, Mr. Harriman, I'm Vincent Miller's daughter from the Miller Group. I can explain what just happened. Jessica and I knew each other as kids and had some conflicts back then, and that's why I..."
Nicholas had been pursued by many women before. In medical school, it was common for girls who thought they were pretty to fight over him. Hearing Fiona suddenly speak up, he glanced at her with a displeased look. "What does that have to do with me?"
Fiona tried to persuade him kindly, "Even though you don't know me, we're both prominent figures in Xyleria. We'll see each other at various events. Mr. Harriman, you can date with any woman you like, but Jessica is just a low-tier actress. She's only after your money and background. Spending a little on her is fine, but spending so much is unnecessary. That bag alone costs over $260,000. She's clearly after your money."
"After my money? My pockets are cleaner than my face. I almost had to ask her to pay for dinner," Nicholas sneered.
Jessica's eyelid twitched. Was this how the Harriman family thought?
Fiona was stunned by his words and looked at Jessica in surprise.
Could the items worth millions in the shopping bags really be bought by Jessica?
"As far as I know, Jessica is just a newcomer in the entertainment industry. She's not even that famous and has just gained some recognition from a recent show. She has no connections, no background, no significant works. How could she have so much money? She must have gotten investments from some wealthy patrons. Mr. Harriman, you should be more discerning."
Nicholas suddenly glanced at Jessica, asking, "Can we go eat now? Talking to idiots is really lowering my IQ!"
Nicholas was in a hurry, and Jessica finally spoke up, "Ms. Miller, everyone has eyes and can see it. What kind of person I am doesn't need your judgment or speculation."
"Besides." Jessica looked at her calmly and continued,"Even in the entertainment industry, people rarely use the tactic of praising one and stepping on another. If you like Mr. Harriman, just go after him. I'm not stopping you. Stepping on me so hard, aren't you afraid of ruining your own reputation first?"
Fiona's face showed a mix of emotions.
Nicholas rolled his eyes and, seeing Fiona's gaze, expressed his disgust and was about to drag Jessica away.
"Mr. Harriman, did you hear that? She doesn't even plan to stay with you. She spend your money and ruin your reputation, yet she's just fooling around and even wants to find you another woman. Can you tolerate her behavior?"
"Damn."
Nicholas didn't want to waste words with irrelevant people but was fed up with Fiona's sharp tongue.
He lifted Jessica's hat and said, "This is my sister-in-law, got it?"
Jessica, suddenly exposed, had no hat brim to hide behind. Although she still wore a mask, her eyes met Fiona's.
Fiona didn't immediately understand what the sister-in-law meant.
Or maybe it was already a miracle that Jessica could be with someone like Nicholas from the Harriman family.
Gabriel, with his high status, how could Jessica ever reach him?
Especially since Gabriel was known for not allowing random women near him. His assistants and secretaries were mostly men.
Over the years, many socialites had tried and failed to pursue Gabriel. He was so cold and distant that no one dared to approach him lightly. She had never heard of any woman appearing by Gabriel's side.
Gabriel's name was like an insurmountable wall, a fortress that couldn't be breached.
How could Jessica possibly?
But Nicholas was Gabriel's brother, and Nicholas was indeed standing here, looking so familiar with Jessica.
Fiona was shocked and stared at Jessica. "Are you kidding? Jessica? Someone as lowly as her..."
With a thud, a light blue box suddenly fell from above, hitting her head squarely!
Fiona cried out in pain as the blue box bounced forward and stopped at Jessica's feet.
A bump instantly formed on Fiona's head, and both Jessica and Nicholas were stunned, instinctively looking up.
They only caught a glimpse of a cold figure turning away behind the tempered glass on the second floor.
As the figure descended the nearby stairs, Fiona, clutching her head, turned and saw the tall, cold man with an imposing aura. His indifferent expression and the chilling atmosphere around him made her too afraid to act rashly in his presence.
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