Chapter 3025
As Lulu departed, Nicole''s gaze sharpened slightly. She was certain Everett''s resurgence was more
than just a strike against her. There were deeperyers to unravel.
Lost in thought for a brief moment, Nicole then made a call to Preston. "I need a favor," she said
sinctly.
"What''s going on?" Preston''s voice was edged with gravity.
"I need someone to shadow Everett. I want a detailed ount of his activities," Nicole''s tone was
tinged with an icy resolve.
There was a brief pause on the line before Preston responded," Understood. I''ll handle it." "Good, that''s
all for now," Nicole was ready to end the call, but then Preston chimed in, "You''re holding up okay,
right?"
Nicole understood that Preston was already clued in about the current predicament. His tardiness in
getting back to the Riddle family manor was due to othermitments. "I''m managing," she
responded, her voice steady.
"Good to know," Preston replied, then added a reminder, "Remember, you can reach out to me for
anything, anytime." "Will do. And Preston, tread carefully with Everett. This isn''t a straightforward
situation," Nicole warned.
After a moment of silence, Preston acknowledged, "Got it."
After Nicole ended the call, her expression became thoughtful. She recognized the need for tighter
information security within thepany moving forward.
While Everett''s main objective seemed to be acquiring the Crests, she had no doubts he would also
seize any chance to disrupt her ns.
Meanwhile, in the SeaQuartet Holdings''s regional office located in San Joto, Everett was seated at his
desk, his eyes glinting with a trace of selfsatisfaction.
"Mr. Wright, it''s done. What''s our next move?" his assistant asked in a hushed tone.
Everett responded with a contemptuous smirk, "Now, we sit back and enjoy the spectacle."
He anticipated Nicole''s disarray. He wanted to see Riddle Corporation bing a joke in the business
world. Most importantly, he was focused on Nicole finally bending to his will. This was just the
beginning.
"Time to leave," Everett dered, standing up from his desk.
"Where are we headed, Mr. Wright?" his assistant inquired.
"To meet an old friend," Everett answered, already striding towards the door.
Soon, Everett arrived at the entrance of Lawrence''spany.
Looking up at the towering structure, he took out his phone and called Lawrence. "I''m here. Can Ie
up?" "Of course," came Lawrence''s steady reply.
Call concluded, Everett confidently strode into Lawrence''s building, encountering no hindrances.
Upon reaching Lawrence''s office, Everett casually made himselffortable on a couch, awaiting the
impending conversation.
"What brings you here, Everett?" Lawrence inquired, casting a brief nce his way.
"Just thought I''d drop by to see you," Everett replied with a casual shrug.
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Lawrence''s voice, edged with a cool undertone, probed further, "You''re aware of the tight spot you''re in.
Do you honestly believe a false identity is enough to protect you?" "What other choice do I have? Isn''t
this the scenario you were hoping for?" Everett retorted, lounging back on the couch with a rxed
cross of his legs.
Lawrence fixed Everett with a scrutinizing gaze before asking, "How is he?" "Don''t worry, he''s doing
well. He''s still a useful piece in my game," Everett responded, his wordsced with implication.
Lawrence paused momentarily before asking in a frosty tone, "What''s your real purpose here, Everett?"
"I''m just here to see you. You''ve been quite the ally, after all," Everett maintained hisposure, his
expression tinged with smugness.
Lawrence returned a chilling look. "Cut the act. Focus on your agenda." "Appreciate the advice,"
Everett replied, his smile unshaken.
"Just bear in mind, I can be your ally or your downfall," Lawrence warned sternly.
Rising from the couch, Everett remarked, "Then let''s hope our cooperation remains pleasant."