“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.”

intensified their efforts

Patricia to a more secluded area for a conversation. “Has there really been no sign of them since

it might be

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

the thought crossed her mind,

half an hour,” Patricia responded, her expression suddenly changing. “You mean…” ‘Everett must be targeting the

the warehouse are too 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

with a wave of frustration for not

take some people over now,” Patricia declared, poised to

are you going?” Nicole asked, holding

are indeed preparing an ambush at sea, we might still have time to intercept them. But we

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