headquarters.

Back at the hotel, Jared hung around the room. His sole purpose on this trip was to be with Nicole; he had no work lined up.

Jared’s eyes took on a cold glint as he was standing by the windows.

After a brief silence, he dialed Zane’s number. “Zane, they’re making their moves.”

“Got it. I’ll arrange assistance and share some new leads. Let’s meet,” Zane responded.

“Alright,” Jared ended the call.

After he stowed away his phone, his gaze out the window hardened even more.

After explaining her visit, the receptionist guided her to the meeting room.

“Please wait; Mr. Martinez will be here soon,” the receptionist informed Nicole.

approached from

as a scholarly-looking middle-aged

to Apex Corp, Ms. Riddle,” Reggie

you, Mr. Martinez,” Nicole stood up, responding

an honor to have you here

Let’s hope we

to it,” Reggie

handed him the prepared

asked Nicole to discuss the project in person, she had one condition: Reggie himself must be present. This symbolized mutual sincerity, and

danced between frowns, smiles, and head shakes, making it challenging

observed Reggie’s every move, narrowing

her proposal, but there was an unmistakable hesitation lingering in

chimed in, “While I believe my plan

uncertain about Apex Corp’s

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