"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.

Lawrence, Ian turned

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

about the past

matter was paramount; its

his past actions had already hurt Nicole, she still regarded him as her savior,

come out, the only relationship left between them

day dawned bright

and Lana off at the kindergarten

brings you here? Didn't Sean suggest you take a few days off?"

then let's go

Jared goodbye, Nicole entered the company building

in a low voice, "After wrapping up Everett's

were talking,

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