Ellar thought to himself, ‘Patricia doesn’t like it when I show too much concern, Maintaining some distance is wiser.’ He cast a final glance back, carrying the weight of his concern for Patricia.

Despite his worries, Ellar recognized the importance of not overstaying his presence. He resolved to find excuses to visit her more frequently in the days ahead.

Later that day, following lunch, Nicole, Lulu, and Patricia had just made their way back to the office.

The sudden ring of Lulu’s phone broke the silence. She recognized the caller ID immediately and picked up, asking, “What’s the status?

“Really? Okay, got it.”

After ending the call, Lulu turned to Nicole with a grave expression and confirmed, “Just as you suspected.”

somber look, suggested, “Let’s discuss this in my office,” and led the

again?” Patricia’s face turned pale as she wondered, ‘Why is he targeting Ellar again?’ “What’s he trying

to take down BayCorp.” “But what does he gain from BayCorp’s downfall?” Patricia was confused.’ Could Everett be planning to take over BayCorp himself? That seems farfetched.’ Nicole, with a hint of disdain, speculated, ’He’s probably targeting the Riddle

been out of the loop in San Joto for too long, underestimating Ellar’s progress. ‘Had it been Ellarfrom before, Everett might have stood a chance. Unfortunately for him, times have changed.’

questionable if he actually has the means to achieve them,” Lulu remarked,

as she began to formulate

on Nicole’s thoughtful

go and…” Nicole started, her mind

voiced her worries, concerned that if Everett caught wind of their

shrugged, her gaze lifting to meet Patricia’s, “The next move is

to go to El I ar, fill him in on our strategy, and seek his collaboration,” Nicole directed

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