"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,

against the couch, Lawrence's eyes were shadowed with dark

the past incident, but dwelling on that

was paramount; its

Nicole, she still regarded him

only relationship left between them would be

next day dawned bright

Jared dropped Nolan and Lana off at the kindergarten

Nicole stepped out of the car, Lulu approached her eagerly, " Nicole, what brings you here? Didn't Sean suggest you take a

let's go up,"

entered the company building

wrapping up Everett's case, coordinate with Zane

talking, Max's

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