“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.

the investigation. She did not even know which outcome she hoped to see. Lawrence had indeed saved

to her now made

Nicole?” Lawrence called out softly, noticing

looked back at Lawrence, her expression was neutralized. “What’s the

said as he got up. “I’ll get going

stood up to see

left, Lulu entered her office.

sat down

Don’t tell me he’s here to monitor you taking your medication?” Lulu rolled

why Nicole took the pill bottle with her.

the medication.” Lulu sighed. “But how

this finally

eventually,” Nicole said meaningfully,

Lulu let out a long sigh, feeling pity for her friend. She wanted

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