Chapter 3049


    "Gott it," Preston replied.


    "If things don''t go smoothly on our end, he mighte after you, so be prepared,’ Nicole added.


    Preston paused briefly before responding, "Okay, I''ll be careful."


    Continuing, Preston mentioned, "Regarding the task you assigned me, there''s some progress." "Go


    on," Nicole said softly, hoping it might aid their current situation.


    "There''s someone named Jerry close to him, his personal assistant.


    "Jerry is the one helping him with these schemes.


    "If we can find a way to hack into Jerry’sputer, we should have aprehensive understanding of


    his next moves," Preston exined,ying out his n with a hint of optimism in his voice.


    Nicole thought to herself, ''If that''s the case, they wouldn''t have to worry about whatever Everett ns


    next.'' She asked, "Does he seem like a tough nut to crack? Are you sure you can handle it?" "I''ll be as


    careful as possible," Preston assured her.


    He understood Nicole''s implication; if the sess rate was low, it was better not to act rashly to avoid


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    rming their opponent.


    "Alright, if you encounter any issues, you can alsoe to me," Nicole said before hanging up.


    Nicole''s expression darkened, and the atmosphere around her grew colder. The very thought of


    Everett''s return, with intentions not just against the Crests but to dismantle the entire Riddle


    Corporation, was a challenge she epted silently. ''Let him try,'' she thought, her resolve as firm as the


    setting sun on the horizon.


    As dusk embraced the city, Nicole stepped out of her workce, her day''s burdens momentarily lifting.


    Jared was there to pick her up, faithful and punctual as ever.


    "Did you wait long?" Nicole asked upon entering the car, noticing a document by Jared''s side.


    "Not at all," Jared said, putting away the document before looking at Nicole, "Grandpa wants to see


    you." "Grandpa!" Nicole was momentarily confused.


    Jared gently stroked her hair, "I mean my grandpa." "Oh," Nicole said, feeling slightly uneasy as she


    hadn''t realized immediately.


    "Also, I''ve asked Charlie to pick Nn and Lana up. We''ll head straight there," Jared said, then


    instructed Max, "Drive." "Yes, sir," Max replied, starting the car.


    After a while, they arrived at the Johnston family manor.


    Nn and Lana had just arrived as well and ran over when they saw Nicole and Jared getting out of


    the car.


    "Daddy, Mommy."


    Nicole affectionately touched their heads and smiled, "Let''s go in." "Okay." Holding Nicole''s hand,


    Nn and Lana followed into the mansion.


    They greeted Maximillian politely upon seeing him.


    Maximillian''s face lit up with a loving smile. "Come, let me have a look at you."


    Nn and Lana quickly made their way to the couch.


    Nicole and Jared followed and greeted Maximillian.


    "Please, take a seat," Maximillian said with a smile.


    After everyone had taken their seats, Maximillian initiated the conversation with a light tone, "It''s


    nothing serious. I just wanted to have you alle back for a meal together." "We''ve been too busy


    "I know you''re busy," Maximillian responded, waving his hand dismissively, indicating he wasn''t upset


    but merely wished for theirpany.


    He had inquired Jared about their schedules today and, upon discovering they had some free time,


    extended the invitation.


    "Sir, dinner is ready," the butler approached and informed them softly.


    "Let''s eat," Maximillian invited.


    As they settled into their seats and took in the spread before them, the array of delicious meals sparked


    a wave of emotion. Maximillian had gone out of his way to ensure the kitchen prepared their favorite


    dishes, a thoughtful gesture that deeply touched everyone present.