"Perhaps," Ian muttered, his head drooping.

He genuinely didn't know how he'd been detected, but it seemed a plausible explanation now.

Lawrence sighed and said, "It seems we need to be more cautious in our future endeavors." He was well aware that Jared was not an easy adversary, especially with Zane's support.

Even though Nicole wasn't as physically formidable as before, her other capabilities remained intact, not to mention her possession of the Fire Crest and Water Crest.

"Sir, about the matter Everett mentioned..." Ian began hesitantly, his unease palpable, "if he were to reveal it..." The threat Everett held over Lawrence could severely compromise him if made public.

"Eliminate the threat.

The dead don't talk," Lawrence stated coldly, his eyes harboring a ruthless glint.

Even though Everett had blackmailed him, Lawrence never intended to spare him.

Those who knew more than they should weren't worth keeping alive.

"Understood," Ian responded quietly.

to Lawrence, Ian turned and

couch, Lawrence's eyes were shadowed with

had learned about the past incident, but

that matter was paramount; its

hurt Nicole, she still regarded him as her savior, not

out, the only relationship

day dawned bright and

Nicole and Jared dropped Nolan and Lana off at the kindergarten

here? Didn't Sean suggest you take a few days off?" "I don't find work tiring, and being here feels like rest during the

go up," Lulu

bidding Jared goodbye, Nicole entered

spoke in a low voice, "After wrapping up Everett's case, coordinate with Zane to investigate

were talking, Max's phone

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