Chapter 2986


    After reviewing the document, Jared asked Nicole, "What are you nning to do with this?"


    Têxt ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "I''d like to give it a try," Nicole nodded. With previous experience in designing weapons and intelligent


    robots, this task didn''t seem particrly challenging to her.


    Reggie''s file was more of a conceptual design than aplete n. While most of its main ideas were


    solid, it needed further refinement, exining Reggie''s dissatisfaction.


    "If you''re interested, go for it," Jared said softly with a smile, handing the file back to Nicole.


    Considering her interest, Jared thought, ''Whether it leads to sess or failure, it''s all eptable.''


    "Alright," Nicole said with a smile, setting the file aside. She then looped her arm through Jared''s,


    adding, "But there''s no rush. What''s urgent now is lunch."


    A doting smile crossed Jared''s face as he replied, "Okay, let''s go eat.”


    Holding her tender hand, Jared led Nicole out of the room.


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    "We won''t eat in hotel this afternoon. Let''s go out," Jared suggested, holding Nicole''s hand as they left


    the hotel.


    "Where shall we eat?" Nicole asked curiously.


    "I''ve already checked. There''s a must-visit specialty eatery across the street for tourists in this area,"


    Jared exined with a smile.


    Nicole''s eyes widened in surprise. "We''re so lucky to have a gourmet spot right where we''re staying."


    Looking into her sparkling eyes, Jared yfully tapped her nose. "Let''s go and try it out."


    The two arrived at a small eatery, bustling with customers, many of whom were clearly tourists.


    After finding a spot, Nicole remarked, "It really lives upto its reputation."


    Indeed, the ce was crowded, and it seemed like everyone was there on a rmendation.


    After a short wait, their Dirty Martini Pasta was served.


    Nicole, surrounded by the enticing aroma, squinted her eyes slightly and said, "It looks like it''s going to


    taste great."


    Handing a fork to Jared, Nicole then picked up another for herself and tasted the pasta, her smile


    deepening. The vor was truly delightful, making it a not-to-be-missed dish.


    As they ate, Nicole''s gaze suddenly caught a familiar figure, causing her expression to darken


    momentarily. Jared noticed her brief pause and followed her gaze. A man had just ordered food and sat


    down.


    "Is it him?" Jared asked, sensing something.


    "Yes," Nicole confirmed, knowing exactly who Jared was referring to.


    Indeed, it was the same man from the morning. He seemed to be hauntingly everywhere.


    "Did he follow you to Apex Corp?" Jared asked, his voice lowering.


    "No, there was no tail on our way there," Nicole assured him.


    "Let''s not worry about it for now. Just enjoy your meal," Jared suggested, believing the man was


    probably waiting for something and posed no immediate danger.


    Nicole continued eating, seemingly oblivious to the man''s presence. She asionally looked up at


    Jared, chatting andughing.


    The man seemed to be eating, but most of his attention was on Nicole. He realized she was more alert


    than he had anticipated, which exined his failed attempt that morning. It would be even harder to


    find another opportunity.