Chapter 2217


    “Let’s stay put first. Iris will do the job,” Lawrence said coldly. Iris would have to y her role well


    enough after bing his ally.


    “She did say she was taking the next step. But why do I feel like she has already aroused suspicion?


    Should we act more carefully?” Ian asked worriedly with a frown. Recently, the search for the outsider


    has been on-going in Johnston Group. But the search gradually died down, so Ian felt it was


    suspiciously quiet.


    Lawrence swept a cold nce at Ian. “So what, if he suspects us? Does he have any evidence against


    us?”


    ‘If there was evidence against them, with Jared’s personality, he would have not been so calm. Even if


    they discovered Iris was the traitor, it’s difficult to track her actions. Iris was fired from thepany, so


    who would even remember this invisible one? Moreover, even if they found out about Iris, it has nothing


    to do with me since Iris did all the dirty work,’ Lawrence thought.


    A hint of indifference crossed Lawrence’s eyes, and Lawrence revealed a calctive expression.


    Meanwhile, inside the car, Nn was tightly hugging Nicole’s arms. His eyes were full of fury while


    staring at Jared. ‘This meanie! He’s gone too far in bullying me! Not only did he avoid Mommy picking


    me up, but he also even used this chance to take Mommy on a date. I feel


    suffocated by even thinking about this.’


    Seeing Nn’s expression, Jared faintly looked at him and asked, “So, did you have fun with your


    Godpa?”


    “Hmph!” Nn grunted in dissatisfaction and turned his head away, not wanting tomunicate with


    Jared.


    “Honestly, I think you could totally y with him more often if you’d like it,” Jared suggested tolerantly,


    seeming to have the impression that it was better for Nn toe out and y-


    “I don’t want to,” Nn huffed. Tm not going to fall for that meanie’s trick. Jared’s going to use me as


    an excuse and go on dates with Mommy,’


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    Jared’s eyes crossed a hint of joy and stopped teasing Nn. Nicole shook her head helplessly while


    looking at the interaction between father and son. Truly, they were like enemies without a father-son


    rtionship.


    Back at home, Gloria and Daniel were waiting for them in the living room with Lana.


    “Daddy, Mommy, Nn!” Lana ran over cheerfully upon their return.


    Jared scooped Lana up and said, “You must’ve been worried sick, Lana.”


    “I was,” Lana wrapped her arms around Jared’s neck and smiled. Gently tapping Lana’s nose, Jared’s


    eyes filled with affection.


    “Sugar-coated bomb,” Nn muttered, dissatisfied.


    “What did you say, Nn?” Lana lowered her head and asked with confusion.


    “It’s nothing.” Nn shook his head. Nn felt that Jared hadpletely won over Lana, and Lana


    was not like her usual self.


    Nicole softly patted Nn’s shoulder. “It’s gettingte. Go to bed.”


    “Daddy, I’m also going to bed now.” Lana pouted while she still had her arms around Jared’s neck.


    “Alright.” Jared’s eyes were full of tenderness as he took Lana upstairs in his arms.


    Meanwhile, Nn lowered his head, heading toward the stairs. “Mommy, I’m going to bed.”


    Nicole frowned slightly. ‘Tile with you.”


    “It’s fine, Mommy. I can do it myself.” Nn went upstairs in a dispirited mood.


    Worried, Gloria asked, “What’s happened to Nn? He doesn’t look so happy. Did something happen


    to him?”


    “He’s fine, Mom. He’s probably just tired. He’ll be fine after resting,” Nicoleforted Gloria.


    Even if something had upset Nn, it was caused by his own father. Nicole could not possibly tell her


    parents that Nn was upset because he lost the father-sonpetition.


    “As long as he’s fine,” Daniel said. He then advised, “You should go check on Nn.”