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.”

suggested, “Let’s discuss this in

about that project. The person behind it is Everett.” “Everett again?” Patricia’s face turned pale as she wondered, ‘Why is he targeting Ellar again?’ “What’s he trying to do?” Nicole pressed Lulu

frustrated, revealed, “Our investigation shows that the company behind the 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

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.’ “So, you’re suggesting that if Everett manages to succeed now, he might go after

ambitions are clearly grand, but it’s questionable if he actually has the means to

gaze sharpened as she

plan?” Patricia, picking up on Nicole’s thoughtful

mind racing with strategies to counter Everett’s

is this really okay?” Patricia voiced her worries, concerned that if Everett caught wind

lifting to meet Patricia’s, “The next move is up to you.’ “Me?” Patricia was taken

El I ar, fill him in on our

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