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?”

right,” Nicole confirmed. “He’s uneasy about me going

relief in her eyes. “And you were considering

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

still wearing a frown of concern, insisted, “But you know how things are right

a blend of confidence and

her worry was evident. She knew Nicole was determined, and

ready for me? I’ll need to

course, I’ll take care of it. Don’t worry about a thing,”

exited, Nicole’s gaze returned to

wrap up before leaving – ensuring work at the office was under

and soon it

near the couch, ready for their lunch break, when

Ellar,” Lulu guessed, glancing

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

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