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Chapter 26
Jared Johnston…
That’s the heir of Johnston Enterprises, right?” Snow murmured, her voice a mix of awe and recognition.
Raine’s eyes widened in surprise, her earlier confidence now faltering as she looked between Jared and Nicole.
It was clear from the way Jared approached Nicole with such familiarity that they were not strangers.
The entire group was stunned by the revelation that Nicole was not just an ordinary student but had ties to someone of such high status.
Jared’s gaze softened as he turned toward Nicole.
“Yes, this is my café.
It’s an honor to meet someone who appreciates good coffee.” His tone was smooth, and there was a slight smile on his lips as he spoke.
Nicole raised an eyebrow, her expression unreadable.
“I didn’t know you had such a refined taste in coffee, Mr.
Johnston,” she said coolly, maintaining her composure.
Jared chuckled lightly, clearly enjoying the situation.
“I like to think I have an eye for quality,” he replied, his gaze shifting back to the others, who were still staring at him in disbelief.
“I hope you didn’t mind the interruption, but I couldn’t help but overhear the conversation.”
The three girls were speechless now, caught in a web of their own words.
Snow and Raine exchanged uncomfortable glances, realizing that they had been shown up in front of the owner of the café, who was also someone they could never dream of being in the same league with.
Celia, who had been quiet up until now, finally spoke.
“So…
you really do know about coffee…,” she mumbled, feeling embarrassed by her earlier assumption that Nicole was just bluffing.
Nicole smiled faintly, but it wasn’t a smile of triumph—more of indifference.
She had never sought to impress anyone, but it seemed that the tables had turned in a way that left Snow, Raine, and their followers speechless.
Jared looked at Nicole, then back at the group.
“Miss Riddle’s knowledge speaks for itself,” he said smoothly, his voice carrying a certain weight.
“I trust that no one will question her judgment in the future.”
With that, he turned to Nicole, offering her a polite nod.
“If you have time later, we should sit down and chat more about coffee.
I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.”
Nicole gave a small nod in return, her expression still unreadable as she considered his words.
The situation had shifted dramatically, and she wasn’t sure where it would lead, but she had no intention of backing down from the quiet power she had just demonstrated.
As Jared left the café, Snow and Raine remained silent, their faces flushed with a mix of embarrassment and frustration.
They had never expected such a turn of events, and they could only watch as Nicole stood there, calm and composed, her presence growing even more formidable.
Nicole returned to her seat, not bothering to acknowledge the stunned looks from behind her.
She was done with the petty drama.
The only thing that mattered now was the road ahead, and she had no intention of letting anything or anyone distract her from her path.
