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.”

with a somber look, suggested, “Let’s discuss this in my office,” and

Lulu reported immediately, “There’s indeed something fishy about that project. The person behind it is Everett.” “Everett again?” Patricia’s face turned pale

proposal is just a shell company, with Everett orchestrating the whole scheme. He’s likely aiming 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

for too long, underestimating Ellar’s progress. ‘Had it been Ellarfrom before, Everett might have stood a chance. Unfortunately for him, times have changed.’ “So, you’re suggesting that if Everett manages to succeed now, he might go after

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

sharpened as she

Patricia, picking up on Nicole’s thoughtful expression, felt compelled to

her mind racing with strategies to

that if Everett caught

next move is up to you.’ “Me?” Patricia was

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

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