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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.

nod to Lawrence, Ian turned and exited

against the couch, Lawrence's eyes were

Everett had learned about the past incident, but dwelling on that wasn't the

paramount; its exposure would

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

were to come out, the only relationship left between them would be that of

next day dawned bright and

Lana off

her eagerly, " Nicole, what brings you here? Didn't Sean suggest you take a

then let's go

bidding Jared goodbye, Nicole entered the company building

the car was moving again, Jared spoke in a low voice, "After wrapping up Everett's case,

they were talking,