Glancing at Nicole, Jared awkwardly excused himself.

"I'm going to take a shower," he said.

Nicole chuckled softly, amused by his clear devotion as a doting father.

She could only imagine the long road ahead for any boy who fancied Lana, wondering just how exceptional they would have to be to earn Jared's approval.

The next day dawned bright and sunny.

Nicole arrived at the office as usual.

Despite a day's worth of work pressing down, thanks to Nicole and Lulu's efforts, the workload left for Nicole wasn't overwhelming.

"Ms. Riddle, it's unusually quiet on Everett's end.

Could there be something amiss?” Patricia whispered cautiously.

Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly.

It seemed out of character for Everett to stay

the recent events, Everett would likely be more

"Got it," Patricia replied.

will target

already dealt with issues at several Riddle Corporation subsidiaries, so it seemed unlikely he

Nicole shook her head.

to say at this point." "He's

to reassure

should be afraid

better our chances of catching him in the act,

of dealing with him, but we have to stay vigilant," Lulu complained,

help but chuckle

not think about it and focus on our own tasks." "Ms. Riddle, I'll be heading out

"Alright," Nicole responded.

herself as well and followed Patricia

Patricia,

party, Patricia explained, "It was a family gathering, and it wouldn’t have been appropriate for

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