Nicole paused briefly, weighing her words. “Yes, and I’m going to ensure the news of my presence at the event is openly circulated.”

It seemed wiser not to conceal her schedule, as transparency might provoke a reaction from the opposing party.

Max’s comprehension dawned, his complexion turning a shade paler. “Mrs.

Johnston, are you really planning to use yourself as bait?”

It was evident that exposing Nicole’s itinerary now would certainly draw the attention of those figures lurking in the dark.

Nicole nodded affirmatively. “Since I’m their target, let them focus on me. It’ll keep others out of harm’s way.”

Considering their reluctance to confront her in San Joto, she saw an opportunity to draw them out.

“But isn’t that exceedingly risky?” Max’s worry was palpable.

lips curving into a

your side,” Jared stated, his tone solid

frown, then she acquiesced with

planning to depart, Mrs. Johnston?”

a moment’s thought, Nicole replied, “I’ll

few matters

the exact time of departure yet, but left

Nicole caught Jared’s gaze and promptly flashed a smile, amending,

diverted. He’s really taking

Nicole exited the car and made

shifted as he watched her enter, the warmth in his eyes giving way to a more serious demeanor.” Let Charlie organize a team to go ahead. The rest will stay back,” he ordered, his voice deep and

aback and filled with worry, grasped Jared’s intent to accompany Nicole. However, he couldn’t help but wonder if it

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