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.

eye on him." It seemed out of character for Everett to stay quiet; Nicole felt

be more cautious,

"Got it," Patricia replied.

do you think Everett will target our company

issues at several Riddle Corporation subsidiaries, so it seemed unlikely he would go

Nicole shook her head.

say at this point." "He's such a troublemaker," Lulu muttered, clearly

tried to

afraid of." She thought to

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

with him, but we have

couldn't help but chuckle at

focus on our own tasks." "Ms. Riddle, I'll be heading out

"Alright," Nicole responded.

excused herself as well

didn't you go yesterday?" Lulu asked Patricia, referring to Nolan

birthday party, Patricia explained, "It was a family gathering, and it wouldn’t

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