"Right," Lulu nodded in agreement. If two people could find happiness together, that truly was enough.


    Meanwhile, Everett had returned to hispany.


    Upon entering his office, Everett asked with a dark expression, "Any news?" "Doretta mentioned that


    Eliar doesn''t seem asposed as he appeared. It''s likely he was just putting on an act in front of you.


    After we left, Patricia immediately went to Riddle Corporation, probably to discuss their strategy, " Jerry


    reported.


    Property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "Hmph," Everett gritted his teeth. "Keep a close eye on Er."


    The more he thought about today''s events, the stranger they seemed. Er appeared genuinely


    unconcerned about BayCorp, even challenging him to awsuit. ’Is he really not afraid?'' "Hexton has


    already ryed the message to her. She''ll send any news immediately," Jerry responded.


    Everett sat down, his gaze dark and thoughtful.


    Now that he had control over BayCorp, Er seemed unwilling topromise. ''Does Ell ar want to give


    up BayCorp for Nicole, or does he have other ns? Why do I feel so uneasy about this?''


    For some reason, this feeling, which had helped him avoid numerous crises over the years, was


    bothering him now.


    After pondering for a moment, Everett instructed, "Get Aqu to investigate. We can''t afford to take this


    lightly." "But Aqu is currently..." Jerry had wanted to say Aqu was still being hunted.


    "He''ll handle it," Everett waved his hand, signaling Jerry to make the contact.


    Jerry had no choice but to agree, "Yes."


    Watching Jerry leave, Everett''s eyes had a hint of darkness. He wouldn''t act without being absolutely


    sure, especially since his chances were dwindling. With some of his people captured and other ns


    disrupted by Nicole, this was his only opportunity, and he couldn''t afford any slip-ups.


    Meanwhile, after Patricia returned to BayCorp, Er briefed her on Doretta''s actions.


    "Hmm," Patricia''s eyes darkened. Doretta had already made her move, and Everett must have received


    the news by now.


    "What did Nicole say?" Er nced outside before lowering his voice.


    Patricia gave Er a look. Her tone was carrying a warning as she said," Nicole said that everything


    now depends on your performance." "I suddenly feel a lot of pressure." This meant that the n would


    only proceed smoothly if he acted correctly. Any mistake could spell trouble.


    Patricia slightly raised her eyebrows at Er, as if to say, ''As long as you know.'' "Good that you


    understand," the corners of Patricia''s lips twitched almost imperceptibly.


    Seeing Patricia about to leave, Er instinctively held her back. "Wait a moment." "Is there something


    else?" Patricia asked, puzzled.


    "My mother... she invited you to dinner tonight," Er said, his voice even lower.


    Patricia''s expression stiffened slightly. "I think I''ll pass."


    With the situation nearing its end, it was time to rify her rtionship with Er to everyone.


    "Don''t say no. How am I supposed to exin this to my mom?" Er pleaded.


    Patricia, feeling awkward, reminded him, "Sooner orter, she has to know. I think it''s better to prepare


    your mother in advance."


    Continuing to visit Er''s home and pretending to be his partner would only deepen the


    misunderstanding, making it harder to exinter.


    "We can''t afford any changes right now. Even the slightest shift could jeopardize the n,” Er


    insisted.