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"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.

final nod to Lawrence, Ian

couch, Lawrence's

fathom how Everett had learned about the past incident, but dwelling on

secrecy of that matter was paramount; its

actions had already hurt Nicole, she still regarded

the truth were to come out, the only relationship left between them

next day dawned

breakfast, Nicole and Jared dropped Nolan and Lana off at the kindergarten and then

of 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 tiring, and being here feels like rest during the quiet moments," Nicole

go up,"

goodbye, Nicole entered the

wrapping up Everett's case, coordinate with Zane to investigate

were talking, Max's