Chapter 895

Mia immediately sensed that something was off. Raking her fingers through her hair, she said, "Nick, ignore whatever Dominic told you in the study. They were just kidding."

It slipped her mind that Dominic must've summoned Nicholas to the study because of what Eva said to her earlier. She was awash in embarrassment.

Clearly, Nicholas hadn't wanted to develop a romantic relationship with her—their relationship was strictly platonic. Dominic's meddling was only making things awkward for them.

Nicholas lowered his head and said meekly, "Actually, I don't think I should ignore it."

Mia was baffled.

"To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with what Dominic told me earlier."

Mia was stunned. Spiraling in bewilderment, she was at a loss for words.

As she studied Nicholas closely, she seemed to notice a distinctive glint in his eyes. It finally struck her that he might have feelings for her. Still, she'd failed to spot anything different regarding his attitude toward her.

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