Chapter 2971

"Mhm." Nicole nodded, her face a mask of calm. She didn’t want the children to pick up on any unease.

As she watched the kids devour their food, a gentle smile graced her lips. Above all, she hoped their lives would remain simple and untouched by chaos.

Meanwhile, Lawrence sat in his car a short distance away, his expression clouded with dark thoughts.

His eyes, fixed on the image of a joyous family of four, felt a sting of irritation. Once, he had dreamed of such a life - a peaceful existence with Nicole and her two children.

"Mr. Royce, Scorpio wants us to kidnap Nicole and deliver her to him. But I'm concerned..." Ian began, aware of Scorpio's sinister intentions toward Nicole.

"We must take her," Lawrence stated firmly. 'But whether I hand her over to Scorpio or not, that decision is mine alone,' he thought resolutely.

Deep inside, he was determined not to let Nicole fall into Scorpio's clutches. Ian, pushing for clarity, said, "But if we do this, Nicole might... It

The consequences were inevitable. Regardless of Lawrence's reluctance to surrender Nicole to Scorpio, the very act of attempting to kidnap her would irreparably damage their relationship.

Lawrence murmured, still watching Nicole." It was bound to

even memory

have Nicole, Lawrence saw no alternative but to take her by force, ensuring

said, his voice heavy with

Ian replied,

get what I want,' he mused, his thoughts as cold as

departure, Nicole's eyes narrowed

her, but she

of her, asked softly, "Want something to

thanks." She took a sip of her juice, then added, "Don't worry, I

tried to decipher the odd feeling but

you eating?" Lana's voice pulled Nicole from her reverie, her little head tilted up in

turned, gently stroking Lana's hair. "You go ahead and eat,

concerned, chimed in. 'Even if they don't want burgers, they still need to eat dinner,' he thought, his young mind filled

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