Chapter 3094


    "I''ll ept the gifts on their behalf, but I still can''t invite you to the birthday party. It''s just not


    appropriate," Nicole stated calmly, without hesitation.


    Lawrence, feeling a bit awkward, managed a helpless smile and said, "Even though I just threatened


    you, you didn''t have to retaliate so quickly."


    He knew she wouldn''t invite him to the birthday party, but her blunt deration still made it hard for him


    to ept.


    "I''m just stating the facts," Nicole replied with a serene smile, appearing innocent.


    Lawrence was momentarily lost in thought, just as Lulu came in.


    "Mr. Royce, your coffee." Lulu said, cing the coffee on the table.


    A flicker of difort crossed Lawrence''s face. "No need, I was just leaving now that we''ve discussed


    everything."


    Watching Lawrence leave abruptly, Lulu looked surprised. "He''s gone just like that?"


    "Nicole, was it something you said? He seemed a bit off," Lulu inquired.


    "It''s nothing, just that I didn''t invite him to the birthday party," Nicole replied.


    "So, he''s angry?" Lulu murmured, frowning. "But he didn''t seem like it."


    Nicole couldn''t help but give Lulu an amused look. "What are you muttering about?"


    "Oh, nothing." Lulu nced at the bags on Nicole''s desk. "So, you epted the gifts."


    "Yes, it''s simpler that way. Besides, they''re for Nn and Lana, so it''s ultimately up to them," Nicole


    said.


    "Right, that probably exins why he left without making more of a fuss," Lulu said as she nodded.


    Nicole set the bags aside, her gaze lingering for a moment before she resettled in her chair. "Alright, no


    more worries. You don''t need to fret."


    "Okay then, I''ll get back to work," Lulu said, turning to leave.


    Meanwhile, as Lawrence got into the car, Ian noticed that the bags of gifts were not with him and said,


    "Nicole epted them?"


    "Yes," Lawrence replied. "Drive."


    "Yes, sir." After Ian responded, he sensed that Lawrence''s mood was off and couldn''t help expressing


    concern. ''Mr. Royce, you seem upset even though the gifts were delivered. Did something happen?"


    "It''s nothing." Lawrence''s tone carried a hint of irritation as he turned his gaze toward the window.


    Images of Nicole just moments ago shed through his mind, reminding him of their time on Crescent


    Ind. Back then, she had no memories and lived carefree, with him being the only one she would get


    close to.


    But everything changed upon their return to San Joto, especially after she regained her memories.


    The events that unfolded had only driven them further apart, to the point where they were almost


    enemies.


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    Feeling a tightness in his chest, Lawrence paled. His expression was solemn.


    The next day, in the evening, everything was ready for the birthday party at the Riddle residence. The


    house was filled with lights andughter, bustling with arge gathering. It wasn''t just a few rtives;


    Benjamin, Dillon''s family, Dexter''s family, and even Maximillian were there to celebrate the kids''


    birthday.


    "Lana, your family is huge, even bigger than mine!" Nona eximed, her eyes wide with amazement.


    "Yeah, that''s my great-grandfather, and those are my grandparents..." Lana began introducing her


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    Nn motioned to his friends. "Let''s sit here. Grandma said this area is just for us kids."