Nicole knew that Evan would want her to fill him in with the details. However, she couldn’t tell him the truth since Levant had threatened her with her father’s safety. Fortunately, she had come prepared.

“Lately, things have been great on my end. I have headed out for a meal with my assistant for a simple celebration. What about you? Why do you seem to be having a hard time lately? Is it because of your company?”

 
 

Evan nodded and denoted, “It’s not a big deal. I have everything under control.”

Nicole was silent at this.

Liar!

 

Even though Nicole had seen right through his lie, she was conscious that it was a white lie because he was worried that she would be concerned. Hence, she decided to stop poking her nose into his business. “Where are the little ones?”

 

“They have tucked themselves in. You should head over and take a shower immediately. It’s almost time for bed.”

“Sure.”

 

Nicole walked past Evan and headed upstairs, returning to their bedroom.

Staring at her departing figure, a sense of uncertainty flickered in his eyes; he was confused by the scent of tobacco on her dress. It didn’t make any sense since she had merely dined with her assistant.

 

Albeit faintly, Evan, who had always been sensitive toward scents, could detect the scent of tobacco that was exclusive to a certain someone.

Evan! She’s the last person on

that his thoughts

out the things that he had in his mind, he brought

aid of someone who would be familiar with the structure of Wicked Palace, she wanted someone to infiltrate the Palace and

only candidate that she could think of was herself. As she had stayed in Wicked Palace for some time back then, she was familiar with its structure. However, Levant would definitely take notice of the things that she

in Wicked Palace. Get her to send someone who’s familiar with the

 

get in touch with you as soon as we have any updates on the

“Okay.”

hung up the call, Nicole let out another long sigh. She was pretty sure that she was the reason that her father had been imprisoned in

easily. She was afraid that it would take more than

said, there wasn’t anything that she could do about it either. Therefore, she decided to take

Evan was nowhere to be seen in the room. She knew that he must have been spending his time in his

that he

Nicole kept silent.

of utmost importance. If they go

Murphy was the one behind all the project issues in

believe her ears. She was right all along because it wasn’t a

her train of thought once more, she couldn’t figure out the reason that Levant

on Earth does he want? Levant and Murphy are equally as nasty as each

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