Chapter 3162


    Nicole thought Benjamin must have known something, which was why he asked Daniel.


    "You can trust US to handle it, so you don''t need to feel any pressure," Daniel reassured Nicole,


    indicating that Benjamin was asking out of concern and nothing more.


    Nicole nodded. "Well take care of it as quickly as possible."


    "Good." Daniel then changed the subject. "Let''s have dinner then."


    "Okay," everyone agreed, and they all headed toward the dining room.


    Seeing Nn not staying to watch TV but heading upstairs instead, Lana couldn''t help asking, "Aren''t


    you watching TV?"


    "No, I''ve got things to do," Nn said, already stepping up the stairs.


    "Oh," Lana didn''t think much of it and turned on the TV to watch.


    Nicole nced over upon hearing this, a thoughtful look crossing her eyes.


    Meanwhile, Er and Patricia had just arrived at Er''s home. They werete because Patricia had


    insisted on buying some gifts.


    Carrying those gifts, Patricia politely greeted, "Hi, Mr. Riddle, Mrs. Riddle."


    "Why bring gifts? We''re already happy with your visit. You mustn''t buy gifts next time," Emma told


    Patricia, pulling her aside.


    "It''s the least I could do, considering the trouble I''ve caused," Patricia said, a bit embarrassed.


    "It''s no trouble at all. Besides, we''re practically family now, so don''t be shy," Emma said, then turned to


    Er with a warning look. "You should bring Patricia here more often, but make sure she doesn''t buy


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    anything next time. "Oh," was all Er could respond, feeling resigned since that would require Patricia


    to listen to him.


    "Mrs. Riddle, has Doretta note back yet?" Patricia shifted the topic, sensing a bit of awkwardness.


    Emma responded, "She called earlier to say she was tied up with something and would be backte,


    telling US not to wait for her."


    When Patricia heard this, her eyes narrowed slightly. ''What could Doretta possibly be up to?''


    Ell ar had already asked, "Mom, she doesn''t really know anyone here. What could she possibly be


    busy with?"


    "I''m not sure; she didn''t say. Her voice was quite soft, I thought she was at the office." But now Er


    and Patricia had returned, it seemed unlikely Doretta was workingte.


    Er nced at Patricia, a flicker of something crossing his eyes.


    Patricia nodded at him then stood up, saying, "Mrs. Riddle, I''m going to use the restroom."


    "Sure, go ahead," Emma said with a smile.


    Er watched Patricia head to the restroom, knowing she was likely sending a message. He then


    started chatting with Emma and Dexter." Mom, what do you know about Doretta?"


    "Not much, really. After all, we haven''t been in contact for many years." Emma was puzzled. "Why are


    you suddenly asking about Doretta?"


    "Oh, just asking," Er replied.


    Dexter, however, pressed, "Is she having trouble adapting at thepany?" "No, it''s really just a


    casual question. After all, she''s my cousin, and I just wanted to know more about her." Er scratched


    his head, smiling goofily.


    "Oh, I thought something might have happened to her at BayCorp," Dexter sighed in relief.


    In truth, Dexter wasn''t entirely supportive of Doretta joining thepany. It was just that, since she was


    Emma''s rtive, he felt it wasn''t his ce to say much.


    Dexter thought that since Doretta had just graduated without much work or management experience,


    he wouldn''t have minded if she started from the bottom. However, she was ced in some important


    roles.