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.

"Keep an eye on him." It seemed out of character for Everett to stay quiet; Nicole felt there had to be something

likely be more cautious, making

"Got it," Patricia replied.

target our company directly next?" Lulu asked,

several Riddle Corporation subsidiaries, so it

Nicole shook her head.

at this point." "He's such a

to reassure

afraid

the better our chances of catching him in the act, hopefully leading to his capture soon.' "It's just frustrating that he's

with him, but we have to stay

but chuckle

own tasks." "Ms. Riddle, I'll be heading out then,"

"Alright," Nicole responded.

herself as well and followed Patricia

you go yesterday?" Lulu asked Patricia, referring

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255