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,”

Patricia followed her in. Lulu reported immediately, “There’s indeed something fishy 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?’

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?”

Ellarfrom before, Everett might have stood a chance. Unfortunately

but it’s questionable if he actually has the means to

gaze sharpened as she began to

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

started, her mind racing with

if Everett caught wind of their actions, their chances

next move is

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

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