"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, Ian turned and exited

against the couch, Lawrence's

the past

paramount;

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

out, the only

day dawned

Nolan and Lana off

you here? Didn't Sean suggest you take a few days off?" "I don't find work tiring,

go up," Lulu

bidding Jared goodbye, Nicole entered the company

"After wrapping up Everett's

were talking, Max's

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