"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.

nod to Lawrence, Ian turned and exited

couch, Lawrence's

the past incident,

matter was paramount; its

hurt Nicole, she still regarded him as her

out, the only relationship left between

next day dawned bright and

and Jared dropped Nolan and Lana off at the

car, Lulu approached her eagerly, " Nicole, what brings you here? Didn't Sean suggest you take a few days off?" "I don't find work

go up," Lulu

entered the

"After wrapping up Everett's case, coordinate with Zane to investigate Lawrence." "Understood," Max

were talking,

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