Nicole gave Patricia a knowing look and simply said, "You're back." Now that Ellar was out of the hospital, it was normal for Patricia to resume her regular responsibilities at the company.

"Ms. Riddle, it seems clear Lawrence was involved with what happened to Everett, but he's covered his tracks too well for us to prove anything," Patricia reported, her frustration apparent.

' We've caught the people who did it, but linking them to Lawrence is proving impossible." Nicole wasn't shocked.

"That's to be expected," she acknowledged.

Lawrence would naturally ensure his involvement was untraceable.

Patricia, looking concerned, asked, "What's our next move?" The inability to directly connect Lawrence to the crime was troubling.

"We stay vigilant and wait," Nicole replied calmly, maintaining a composed demeanor.

They needed to keep their cool, especially when Lawrence was likely feeling the heat.

nodded, understanding the

in, delighted to

you're back!"

out, so I came back." Lulu teased, hinting at Ellar, "Well, someone's going to

mean?" Lulu quickly covered up, "Oh, just that it's great to have you back to help with the workload." Still

She was cautious, not

deserved to be unexpected and

out, Lulu shared with Nicole,

period." Nicole responded with a

means progress." Lulu

"It's reassuring.

can focus on our tasks

safety, so we can enjoy our peace.' Meanwhile, Lawrence was in his office, his look serious as

updating him, "Sir, everything's handled." Lawrence, deep in thought,

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