Come in,” Nicole called out.

Patricia entered, looking a bit tired. “Ms. Riddle…” “Come, join US for lunch first,” Nicole suggested, noticing Patricia’s busy morning.

“Sure,” Patricia agreed, taking a seat on the couch.

After lunch, Patricia began, “There’s an issue with the raw materials.”

“Everett’s behind this again, isn’t he?” Lulu clenched her teeth in frustration.

“Yes,” Patricia nodded. “The cargo ship that arrived at the port had the wrong goods. We checked everything before it left, so something must’ve gone wrong on the way.”

Patricia added after a short pause, “I found out they swapped the goods at the last maintenance stop. So now, the real goods are probably with Everett.”

Nicole squinted a bit. “So, where are they now? Still in San Joto or at the last stop?”

“I’ve got someone checking, but no updates yet,” Patricia replied.

news then,” Nicole said, her tone getting colder. She figured once she knew where the materials were, she’d figure

to ambush US?” After all, Everett would likely expect that they would send

there’s an ambush, we’ll handle it coolly,” Nicole said

was just trying to mess with her. Finding the cargo shouldn’t be too hard, but she

scared. She might not be at a disadvantage against Everett, especially with

Patricia, Nicole said, “You’ve worked hard. Go rest for a

saying, “I’ll report back as soon as there’s

turning to Lulu, “It’s okay now,

and then reminding Nicole, “Since there’s nothing

assured her with a gentle smile, urging Lulu

left, Nicole leaned against the couch,

out of her thoughts. She quickly answered,”

supposed to stop her treatment for her face. Her wound should be all healed up after today. Will you be able to swing by after work?” Martin’s

be there,” Nicole replied, feeling a

really can’t afford any more delays this time,” Martin said with a sigh of

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