Chapter 2979


    Nicole nodded, briefly looking over the documents. "Okay," she said.


    Lulu, observing Nicole, frowned slightly and asked," Something on your mind?"


    "Yeah, it''s just something I''m working on," Nicole replied, ncing up at Lulu.


    Lulu leaned in, her expression turning more serious. "What''s going on?"


    "It''s about the Apex Corp project. I''ve decided to tackle it myself," Nicole revealed, her voice carrying a


    determined undertone.


    Lulu''s surprise was evident. "You''re actually taking that on?"


    "Yes, I''ll leave in a few days, once I''ve sorted things out here. Jared will being with me,” Nicole


    exined.


    Lulu''s eyes widened. "Both of you are going?"


    "That''s right," Nicole confirmed. "He''s uneasy about me going solo."


    Lulu shook her head, a mix of disbelief and relief in her eyes. "And you were considering going alone?


    It''s a good thing he''s joining you."


    Nicole''sughter lightened the mood slightly. "It''s just a project negotiation. I don''t see why everyone''s


    so


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    concerned."


    Lulu, still wearing a frown of concern, insisted, "But you know how things are right now."


    "That''s the very reason I have to go," Nicole replied, her smile a blend of confidence and reassurance.


    "And I won''t be alone; Jared will be with me."


    "Okay," Lulu conceded, though her worry was evident. She knew Nicole was determined, and having


    Jared by her side was aforting thought.


    "Can you get the documents ready for me? I''ll need to take them along," Nicole instructed, shifting back


    to business.


    "Of course, I''ll take care of it. Don''t worry about a thing," Lulu responded, ready to assist.


    As Lulu exited, Nicole''s gaze returned to the paperwork spread across her desk. She had a lot to wrap


    up before leaving - ensuring work at the office was under control and revisiting Er''s situation one


    more time.


    Time passed, and soon it was lunchtime.


    Nicole and Lulu settledfortably near the couch, ready for their lunch break, when a knock sounded


    at the door.


    "It must be Er," Lulu guessed, ncing up.


    As predicted, Er entered, a lunch box in hand. "Brought your favorite - Spicy Mexican fish," he


    announced with a cheerful grin.


    Lulu''s smile widened in surprise. "You really went out to get it?"


    Er set the lunch box on the table, its opening releasing a tantalizing aroma. "I knew you both would


    enjoy it, so I made the extra effort," he exined, joining them.


    Lulu couldn''t hide her delight. "Now that''s thoughtful. We''ve been concerned about you."


    Turning to Nicole, Lulu observed, "He seems much better, doesn''t he?"


    Nicole nodded, noting Er''s improved demeanor. "He does appear more recovered."


    "Let''s dig in,” Er quickly suggested, avoiding Nicole''s examining gaze.


    Nicole, her eyes slightly narrowed, kept watching Er. Despite his apparent recovery, something about


    his condition seemed off to her.


    Er, feeling Nicole’s gaze, stayed focused on his food, engaging in light conversation with Lulu. "I


    wanted to express my gratitude for your concern," he added.


    "That''s really considerate, Er," Lulu responded with augh, appreciating his gesture.