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.

then, the waiter brought their lunch. After setting it down and wishing them a pleasant meal, he

said with a smile, looking at

sign of discomfort,

his eyes slightly, listening to their conversation

Lulu chatted, subtly keeping an

calm demeanor, Nicole’s eyebrows slightly

lunch, Nicole and

offered, “Let me drive

thank you, we have

they wouldn’t accept a ride from him. Who knew what he might

that’s the case, we won’t disturb you any further,” Lawrence said, not insisting further and bidding them

whispered, “What’s

puzzled about how Lawrence could approach Nicole so calmly and join them for lunch as if nothing

bit strange,” Nicole said; her expression became serious with thought. She wondered if Lawrence was trying to test her, or if he had some other reason for

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