Ellar’s tone conveyed his effort to contribute positively to the lunch gathering. “I remembered how much you both liked it last time, so I grabbed it for today,” he said.

Lulu casually mentioned, “Well, enjoy it while you can.

Nicole will be out of the country soon.”

Ellar’s reaction was one of genuine surprise. “Out of the country? Nicole, what’s the occasion?”

“Just some business matters. I’ll be back in a few days,” Nicole replied, downplaying the significance of her trip.

Ellar, not privy to the details, simply nodded in understanding. “Got it.”

Nicole then shifted the conversation, her gaze intent on Ellar. Before I go, is there anything you need assistance with?”

Ellar, slightly uneasy under Nicole’s scrutiny, averted his eyes. “No, everything’s fine on my end. You don’t need to worry about me, Nicole.”

Nicole, not entirely convinced, pressed a bit more. “Are you sure about that?”

nod seemed to affirm his words. “Really, everything’s

Nicole said, deciding to leave the matter for now. Despite her lingering doubts, she couldn’t pinpoint anything

concerns about Ellar after her trip. She thought that it was possible that

found an excuse to leave the Riddle Corporation ahead of

released a relieved sigh,

had sensed the underlying reason for Nicole’s questions and was

had met

paid off, allowing him

didn’t improve substantially, he felt confident that his condition would

I take you home to rest?” Ellar’s assistant,

voice was weak,

only make my family worry more,’ he

predicted, Ellar’s complexion had only improved

the medication’s effects started to fade, he felt

that no one had seen him after the medication wore off. ‘If

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