Chapter 3148


    Lulu frowned and looked at Nicole. "You think Doretta''s ambition is so big, maybe she asked Everett for


    something, and he didn''t agree?" "Only Doretta would know that," Nicole sighed, genuinely surprised


    that Emma''s distant rtive would do something to harm her.


    "Nicole, if our n seeds this time, can we finally bring Everett to justice?" Lulu''s eyes sparkled, as


    if she could already see Everett being captured.


    "Everett." Nicole''s voice turned cold as she uttered the name.


    ****


    Meanwhile, Jerry made his way into Everett''s office. "Mr. Wright, Doretta has started at BayCorp and is


    trying to get close to Er." "Tell her to expedite her actions," Everett instructed, his voice icy.


    "Our contact just met with her. She''s indicated that she''s too new at thepany to initiate any


    significant moves just yet," Jerry ryed.


    Everett let out a derisive snort. "Dying only increases our exposure to risk. Her hesitations are


    unnecessary."


    In his mind, he reasoned, ''Whether she steals the seal now orter makes no difference.


    ''Is she under the impression that a dy will soften Er''s stance? The final result won''t change;


    there''s no other path.


    ''Given Er’s evident fondness for Nicole, it''s clear he wouldn''t waver, even if presented with the


    chance.


    ''Thus, the idea of offering BayCorp for Er is pointless in the end; he won''t be persuaded.'' "I''ll ensure


    our message is conveyed," Jerry said.


    "And how is that ’individual'' faring?" Everett inquired next.


    "Everything is proceeding as expected, sir," Jerry assured him with deference.


    "Hmm," Everett acknowledged, a note of satisfaction in his voice, though his expression was one of


    scorn. "As long as he doesn''tplicate matters, when I take over here, everything of his will rightfully


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    revert to my possession."


    Securing control over Riddle Corporation and acquiring Nicole''s two Crests would eliminate any future


    threat posed by the Eastern Falcon.


    "Understood," Jerry acknowledged, then quietly awaited any further instructions.


    "Good," Everett nodded and then fell silent.


    Everett leaned back in his chair, his gaze dark, fixed on the window outside. He thought to himself,


    ''After enduring for so long and making so many sacrifices, I absolutely wouldn''t allow myself to fail.’


    ****


    As the sun set, Nicole and Jared made their way back to the Riddle residence.


    Just as they were getting out of the car, Tia arrived, having picked up Nn and Lana.


    "Daddy, Mommy," Nn and Lana ran up to Nicole and Jared.


    "Hi, Jared, Nicole," Tia greeted them, smiling.


    Nicole smiled back. "Let''s go inside."


    Entering the living room, they were cheerfully greeted by Daniel and Gloria," It''s rare for you all toe


    back together today." "Grandpa, Grandma," Nn and Lana called out obediently before scampering


    over to the couch.


    Daniel and Gloria weed the children with open arms, their faces alight with joy.


    "Grandma, is that a new ne you''re wearing?" Lana inquired, eyeing the unfamiliar ne


    around Gloria''s neck.


    Gloria blushed slightly and nodded. "Yes, it is." "It''s so pretty. When I grow up, I want to buy lots of


    pretty nes, lots and lots," Lana dered, stretching her arms wide.


    "Haha, why would you need so many?" Gloriaughed, indulging her granddaughter''s dream.


    Lana tilted her head, considering. "For Grandma, for Mommy, and for aunts too. Of course, I''ll have


    some for myself as well." "Alright, then we’ll buy lots and lots, so everyone can have one," everyone


    <pughed, their hearts warmed by Lana''s thoughtful and adorable gesture.