Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1295 Chloe's Going Too

Roxanna was worried as well. The outside world was dangerous, and they knew this all too well. She couldn't stay calm, not when Nicole was going to do everything alone. "B-But what if something happens to you? What should Chloe and I do?"

"Yeah," Chloe quickly jumped in as she agreed with Roxanna.

Albert saw through them. He too had considered Nicole's safety as well. "I'll be keeping an eye on her. If any danger shows up, I'll keep her safe to the extent of not interfering with her work."

Albert rubbed his chin. Cryptically, he said, "Don't you worry, Chloe. I'm taking you along as well. Roxanna, you're staying back. Keep an eye on things here."

Nicole nodded. She didn't object to that decision. She had to be safe if she wanted to bring everyone to greater heights. Overestimating her abilities and being stubborn would be stupid.

"God, I envy Chloe. She gets to go on this trip too," Roxanna chimed in before Chloe could say anything. She pouted. Nicole's gone, and so is Chloe. I have to run this whole show myself? That's boring.

Nicole smiled at Roxanna reassuringly. "You're needed here." Roxanna ran this place well while she was out of commission. She wouldn't worry if Roxanna was the one running the place.

Roxanna chuckled and stopped objecting. Nicole gave her the stamp of approval, after all.

Finally snapping out of it, Chloe shot up and gushed, "Can I really go with you, Nicole?"

That upset Roxanna. "Hey, watch it. Just when I finally accepted that I won't be going." Roxanna pulled Chloe down. She realized a ton of people were looking at them, and it was embarrassing.

Chloe smiled shyly, but her delight was unmistakable.

"You'll learn a lot this time, Chloe. I'll need your help managing the medical base abroad." Nicole was a little reluctant as well. Chloe might be staying abroad for a long time after this.

Chloe said happily, "I won't let you down, Nicole." It was her privilege that Nicole trusted her. She wasn't going to let Nicole down.

"So, is everything done?" Albert was beside them, a little miffed. The ladies were chatting happily among themselves, forgetting about him.

"When are we setting off, Albert?" asked Nicole affectionately. She knew why he was upset. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Albert nodded in satisfaction. This was what he wanted. He stopped putting on airs, and after clearing his throat, he uttered, "Two days later. My men will buy the tickets later. Pack your things and settle all your business in the next couple of days."

Nicole paused for a moment. She knew what 'business' meant. Nicole slowly hung her head low and softly said, "Thank you." She had always wanted to thank Albert, but she had no idea how. She had been troubling him for a while now.

Albert flicked Nicole's forehead as a little punishment. Lovingly, he said, "You don't have to thank me, silly girl. I like you. I did this willingly, so don't feel pressured."

Nicole teared up. Chloe and Roxanna silently went back to their food, giving the two of them some space.

"Don't cry, Nicole. You'll be taking up a lot of responsibility down the line. It makes me happy that you have great companions like them," lamented Albert. He was reminded of a lot of stuff.