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?”

affirm his words.

meal then,” Nicole said, deciding to leave the matter for now. Despite her

after her trip. She thought

excuse to leave the Riddle Corporation ahead of

he released a relieved sigh, wiping the perspiration from

for Nicole’s questions and

ordered by his assistant, while he had met with Martin to improve

off, allowing him

Nicole’s impending departure, Ellar hoped for some change in his situation by her return. Even if things didn’t improve substantially, he felt

very pale. Should I take you home to rest?”

to the company,” Ellar’s voice was weak, barely a whisper as he leaned

in this state would only make

predicted, Ellar’s complexion had only

effects started to fade,

fortunate that no one had seen him after the medication wore off. ‘If they had, keeping this a secret would’ve been impossible,’ he

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