“Captain, Nicole is here,” someone quietly informed Patricia.

Swiftly turning, Patricia indeed spotted Nicole making her way toward them. She quickly approached to greet her: “Ms. Riddle, what brings you here today?”

“Was everything quiet last night?” Nicole inquired, her expression marked by a subtle concern.

Patricia had briefed Nicole on the previous night’s events, but with no further developments by morning, Nicole’s concern had prompted her to personally check on the situation.

Noticing the team’s heightened state of readiness, she deduced that Everett’s group had yet to make their move.

“They haven’t made a move yet. We’re unsure of their intentions, but I’ve instructed everyone to remain on high alert,” said Patricia.

Nicole gave a nod of approval. “Alright. Everyone, be careful.”

her advice, they all intensified their efforts to

been no sign

might be a trap?”

those two was purely coincidental, it doesn’t entirely fit if it’s a trap. They weren’t there to be discovered by US on purpose.” “That does add a layer of complexity,” Nicole acknowledged, her gaze sharpening as she considered the implications. ‘It’s not a trap if they didn’t intentionally let themselves get caught. But why haven’t they made a move yet?’ She pondered, the wheels turning in her mind. If it wasn’t for that reason, the only other explanation she could think of was that Everett planned

thought crossed her mind, Nicole’s expression became

our ship due to arrive?” “In about half an hour,” Patricia responded, her expression suddenly changing. “You mean…” ‘Everett must be targeting the cargo on our

well- protected for Everett’s team to directly tamper with.’ It dawned on her that Everett might consider the upcoming shipment a viable target to undermine Riddle Corporation. After all, choosing a more accessible target would be the

Patricia was hit with a wave of frustration for not seeing this

take some people over now,” Patricia declared, poised

Nicole asked, holding her

take a crew to scout the area.” Patricia was determined. “If Everett’s forces are indeed preparing an ambush at sea, we might still have time to intercept them. But we need to move fast,

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