Following Patricia’s lead, the group dispersed, with a few genuinely departing while two covertly shadowed Patricia, tracking the elusive figures.

“Captain, do you think those could be Everett’s men?” one of them quietly conjectured.

Patricia let out a derisive snort. “Only one way to find out-follow them.”

At this juncture, Everett was the prime suspect in their minds.

Mid-conversation, Patricia’s phone buzzed. Casting a quick glance at the screen, she promptly ended the call.

“Captain, should we proceed? We’ll keep you in the loop,” another team member offered, ready to spring into action.

Patricia hesitated briefly before deciding, “No, let’s stick together.”

The call she’d ignored was from Martin, likely wondering why she hadn’t shown up at his lab yet. She deemed it inappropriate to delve into explanations then and there, planning to address it later.

the lab, it was evident Martin and Cindy were growing

her concern, “Any difficulties on your way here?” “Just tying

eyed Patricia with a hint of concern, “You know, you

to ‘work’ wasn’t merely her day- today duties at Riddle Corporation; it hinted at something more covert, likely a

look and reassured him, “Don’t worry, I’m

Patricia’s assurance, Martin didn’t press the issue,

examining Patricia, Martin noted, “The injury on your face has improved

gratitude, “Thank

sighed, acknowledging Patricia’s resilience, “It’s also thanks to your own effort. Not everyone can endure the hardships you

thoughts heavy with the

Cindy offered, handing a cup of

accepting the

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