Nicole nodded, briefly looking over the documents. “Okay,” she said.

Lulu, observing Nicole, frowned slightly and asked,” Something on your mind?”

“Yeah, it’s just something I’m working on,” Nicole replied, glancing up at Lulu.

Lulu leaned in, her expression turning more serious. “What’s going on?”

“It’s about the Apex Corp project. I’ve decided to tackle it myself,” Nicole revealed, her voice carrying a determined undertone.

Lulu’s surprise was evident. “You’re actually taking that on?”

“Yes, I’ll leave in a few days, once I’ve sorted things out here. Jared will be coming with me,” Nicole explained.

Lulu’s eyes widened. “Both of you are going?”

confirmed. “He’s uneasy about

eyes. “And you were considering going

mood slightly. “It’s just a project negotiation. I don’t see why everyone’s so

a frown of concern, insisted, “But you know how things

I have to go,” Nicole replied, her smile a blend

conceded, though her worry was evident. She knew Nicole was determined,

you get the documents ready for me? I’ll need to take them along,” Nicole instructed, shifting back

of it. Don’t worry about a thing,” Lulu responded,

Nicole’s gaze returned to

ensuring work at the office was under control and revisiting Ellar’s situation one

passed, and soon it was

the couch, ready for their lunch break,

Ellar,”

Ellar entered, a lunch box in hand. “Brought your favorite – Spicy Mexican fish,” he announced with a

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