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.

was evident Martin and Cindy

her concern, “Any difficulties on your way here?” “Just tying up some loose ends at work,” Patricia answered,

a hint of concern, “You know, you ought to

reference to ‘work’ wasn’t merely her day- today duties at Riddle Corporation; it hinted at something more covert, likely a mission. However, with Cindy in the room, details couldn’t

Martin’s look and reassured him, “Don’t

issue, instead helping her get

your face has improved significantly. I

responded with gratitude,

to your own effort. Not everyone can endure the

lip slightly, her thoughts heavy with the

offered, handing a

said, accepting the cup and taking a

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