Nicole looked at Lulu with a smile, seemingly reassuring her.

With a sigh, Lulu regained her composure. After all, they couldn’t just ask Lawrence to leave since he wasn’t going anywhere.

“Everything went smoothly overseas, I hope,” Lawrence said, feigning concern.

“Quite smoothly, and we even had some unexpected gains,” Nicole responded, not revealing too much. She believed Lawrence was already aware of the details.

Lawrence smiled wryly, “Well, congratulations then.”

He understood Nicole was being deliberate. She knew he was aware of everything, so there was no need for him to pretend otherwise.

Nicole nodded politely, “Thank you.”

Observing Nicole’s seemingly polite but distant demeanor, Lawrence’s eyes darkened slightly.

lunch. After setting it down and wishing them a pleasant meal, he

with a smile, looking

sign of discomfort, and started eating and chatting

narrowed his eyes slightly, listening to their conversation while

keeping

his calm demeanor,

Nicole and Lulu

“Let

thank you, we have a driver,” Lulu

wouldn’t accept a ride from

won’t disturb you any further,” Lawrence said, not insisting further

Nicole aside, whispered,

Lawrence could approach Nicole so calmly

her expression became serious with thought. She wondered if Lawrence was trying to test her, or if he

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