Chapter 2981


    Nicole gently kissed Nn and Lana on their cheeks, reassuring them, "Okay, I wille back soon


    after finishing my work."


    Jared affectionately patted Nn''s head. "Be sure to take good care of Lana while we''re away."


    Nn nodded confidently. "I will."


    "Daddy," Lana reached out her arms toward Jared, yearning for a hug.


    Jared lifted her up, and she wrapped her arms around his neck, nting a kiss on his cheek. "Daddy,


    I''m going to miss you so much."


    A look of deep love shed in Jared’s eyes as he replied, "I''ll be back before you know it."


    "Nn, Lana, it''s almost time for kindergarten," Tia gently reminded them.


    After bidding their parents a reluctant farewell, Nn and Lana waved goodbye.


    "Bye-bye, Daddy! Bye-bye, Mommy!" they called out, their little feet dragging and their heads turning


    back three times to look at their parents before following Tia to the car.


    Nicole watched the car carrying Nn and Lana until it disappeared from view. The sight left a


    bittersweet feeling in her heart.


    Soon after, Nicole and Jared themselves got into their car, poised to embark on their journey.


    "Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, everything is set," Max confirmed, his voice steady as he started the car and


    steered it toward the airport.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Upon hearing Max''s assurance, Nicole cast a quick nce at Jared. He responded by tenderly holding


    her hand. "Max will handle things here. Once we''re on our way, our focus should be solely on our


    respective tasks."


    Nicole nodded in agreement, her expression morphing into one of resolve and determination.


    Their journey was about more than just the Apex Corp project; there were other unresolved issues that


    demanded their attention.


    Upon arriving at the airport, Jared and Nicole swiftly boarded the ne, leaving the familiarndscapes


    of San Joto behind.


    As their ne soared into the sky, Max departed the airport and made his way back to Charlie''s


    apartment.


    "Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have embarked on their trip," Max reported upon arrival.


    Charlie looked up at him, a hint of concern in his gaze. "Is everything set up on their end?"


    "Don''t worry, everything''s arranged. But I''m here to discuss the current situation in San Joto," Max


    rified.


    Charlie''s expression grew more cautious. "Does Mr. Johnston want us to handle Scorpio?"


    Max gave him a correcting nce. "It''s me who''ll be dealing with Scorpio, not us."


    "You''re here to assist me. Besides that, your main task is to ensure you''re well-rested," Max reminded


    Charlie.


    "I''m actually fine now," Charlie protested, clearly not enthused about the prospect of more rest.


    Max, however, was firm in his stance. "Whether you''re fine or not isn''t for you to decide."


    Charlie shot Max a re filled with usation. "You''re just being dictatorial."


    Max simply shrugged, unfazed by the usation. "We could always consult Patricia for her opinion on


    this."


    At the mention of Patricia, Charlie fell silent. He knew all too well that if Patricia got involved, she would


    likely side with Max, leaving him without any support for his argument.


    "Let Seth stay with you. I''ll get in touch if anythinges up. I''ve temporarily reassigned the rest of the


    team," Max said, finalizing his ns before he prepared to leave.


    Max paused at the door, a thought striking him. He turned back to Charlie. "How''s Patricia''s situation?


    Any progress with her facial treatment?"


    Charlie let out a sigh, a mix of hope and resignation in his voice. "Dr. Wyance seems to be onto


    something, but it''s still experimental. We''ll have to wait a bit longer. It''s a ray of hope, at least."


    The idea of waiting was difficult, but the possibility of a breakthrough was aforting thought, a


    glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging situation.


    Max nodded understandingly. ''We shouldn''t rush things. With such a delicate matter, patience is key."


    He then inquired, "Did Dr. Wyance give any specifics about this new approach?"


    Nicole had previously mentioned that more reliable treatments for such injuries were usually lengthy


    andplex processes. Max wondered why he hadn''t heard about this development earlier. ''Is it a


    new technique devised by Dr. Wyance? And is Mrs. Johnston aware of it?''


    Charlie shook his head, indicating hisck of detailed knowledge. "I''m not sure of the specifics. Dr.


    Wyance hasn''t shared much yet."