“I’m meeting with a client nearby, around noon. The meeting should be quick. How about having lunch together?” Lawrence suggested, not noticing Nicole’s change in demeanor.

Nicole frowned and rejected, “I’m afraid not today. I have things to take care of. Maybe next time.”

Disappointed, Lawrence said, “Alright then, I’ll ask you out another day.”

“Sure thing,” Nicole agreed with a faint smile.

“Speaking of which, it’s been a while since I last saw Nolan and Lana. Why don’t we take them out for a day when

they’re free?” Lawrence tried.

Nicole bit her lip and hesitated to refuse directly. So she replied, “I’ll check with them first.”

“Fine by me. Let me know when you’ve set a date.” Lawrence smiled, thinking Nicole was accepting his invitation.

complicated, and she was unsure of how to approach Lawrence. She could only wait for the final results of the investigation. She did not even know which outcome she hoped to see. Lawrence had indeed saved her life before. He had always been very caring

to her now made

Lawrence called out softly, noticing

her teeth lightly. When she looked back at Lawrence, her expression was neutralized. “What’s

he got up.

up to

left, Lulu entered her office. “He’s

sat down in

medication?” Lulu rolled her

pill bottle with

God we’re all set and changed the medication.” Lulu sighed. “But how long do we have to keep

this finally

be an outcome eventually,” Nicole said

feeling pity for her friend. She wanted to say something

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