Lulu thought, ''Who would have thought he had such people on his side? If it''s really a group, that would


    be terrifying.''


    Nicole smiled slightly, maintaining herposure. "Our people are not weak either."


    Patricia was in the open while that person was hidden, which naturally made it easier for them to take


    action. But don''t forget, she also had her own people in the shadows.


    Lulu furrowed her brows. "Do you think Everett could already know about Zane''s people in San Joto?"


    Several people were mysteriously captured, and Everett didn''t say anything, probably guessing


    something.


    "Maybe he didn''t know at first, but by now he should have guessed," Nicole responded. However, these


    details were not important. If Zane''s people wanted to stay hidden, they wouldn''t be easily found.


    Even if Everett guessed, it wouldn''t matter. Without revealing themselves, his people couldn''t find them.


    "So now, he can only use BayCorp as leverage. He will definitely try to take control of BayCorp." It''s


    just too bad Everett doesn''t know the seal is fake yet.


    Lulu secretly rejoiced, somewhat looking forward to seeing Everett''s reaction upon discovering the seal


    is fake.


    Nicole''s eyes narrowed slightly. Everett wasn''t usually this unguarded; it was the recent events that


    made him lose hisposure, giving them an opportunity.


    It was somewhat surprising to her that Everett still had people in his hand.


    Nicole smirked slightly. A cold glint shed in her eyes as she thought to herself, ''Everett is indeed the


    most scheming person, always thinking of leaving a way out for himself no matter the situation,


    otherwise, the things he did over the years will be enough to keep him in prison for a lifetime.''


    At that moment, in a restaurant near BayCorp.


    Everett and Er sat opposite each other. Er was eating quietly, while Everett just watched him


    without saying a word.


    After noticing Er had almost finished his meal, Everett finally spoke up," How are you considering?"


    "Are you done eating?" Er responded with a question instead of an answer.


    "Mm." Everett''s eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, but he nodded.


    Er''s question was just casual; in fact, Everett hadn''t even picked up his chopsticks from the


    beginning.


    But Er didn''t care about these details. Since they had finished eating, it was time to leave.


    Er stood up. "I''m done too, so I''ll be going now."


    "I''ll give you three days to think about it, or you know the consequences," Everett said calmly, without


    any sign of irritation.


    After walking a couple of steps, El I ar stopped, turned back to Everett, and said, "Oh, and thanks for


    the lunch."


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    With that, Er left with long strides.


    "Sir, do you think he''ll agree?" Jerry asked quietly.


    Er’s calm demeanor seemed almost unbelievable, as if he might be ready to give up.


    "Whether he agrees or not, it''s not his choice to make," Everett snorted coldly. "What about Aqu?"


    "He said Patricia indeed went back to Riddle Corporation to report to Nicole. Someone will likely


    investigate him soon, so he ns toy low for a while," Jerry reported urately.


    "Mm, let him stay hidden for now," Everett nodded. Unless necessary, he wasn''t nning to expose


    Aqu.


    This time was unavoidable. Jerry''s men had been captured, forcing Everett to let Aqu make an


    appearance.


    Of course, he had considered that although it was a forced move, it would also draw Nicole''s attention,


    potentially buying some time on Eliar''s end.


    By the time Nicole reacted, BayCorp might already be within his grasp.


    After leaving the restaurant, Er nced back in its direction before getting into his car and driving


    away.


    "Mr. Riddle, are you alright?" the assistant asked.