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.

out

be more cautious, making him harder to

"Got it," Patricia replied.

do you think Everett will target our company directly next?" Lulu

issues at several Riddle Corporation subsidiaries, so

Nicole shook her head.

at this point." "He's such

to reassure

not someone we should be afraid of." She thought to herself, 'Besides, as

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

have to

help but chuckle at Lulu's

on our own tasks." "Ms. Riddle,

"Alright," Nicole responded.

herself as well

Lulu asked Patricia, referring to Nolan

family gathering,

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