Doretta''s pupils contracted slightly, and after a moment''s hesitation, she decided to stay put. She


    figured there was no need to follow; Everett wasn''t likely to escape today. By threatening Lawrence,


    Everett had sealed his fate-if Lawrence managed to take him, the odds would not be in Everett''s favor.


    Everett knew this as well; his earlier outburst was a desperate measure. He still nned to find a way


    to escape; being captured or returning with Lawrence wasn''t an option, as it would likely lead to his


    death.


    Seth, leading his team, nced at Doretta. She subtly gestured toward the back door, and


    understanding her hint, Seth directed his team to pursue.


    Ten minutester, the operation inside the factory concluded.


    The captured men from Lawrence''s group were sent to the police station by Max''s team.


    As for Lawrence and Everett, Seth and his team pursued them, determined not to let Everett get away.


    Once everything settled down and quieted, Doretta slowly approached


    Jared''s car and said, "Mr. Johnston, I wish to see Mrs. Johnston."


    Jared frowned, aware that Doretta was one of Zane’s people. Yet, her immediate desire wasn''t to meet


    Zane after escaping danger but to speak with Nicole, which was intriguing.


    "I have something important to discuss with Mrs. Johnston," Doretta said, biting her lip. "It''s about


    something that happened years ago."


    A sh of cold light passed through Jared''s eyes, and he said sternly, "Get in."


    Doretta opened the passenger door, got into the car, and settled in.


    Max started the car, driving toward Riddle residence.


    Whatever Doretta was hinting at wasn''t entirely clear, but it seemed they all had a guess about the


    nature of the matter.


    Upon reaching Riddle residence, Max drove into the estate.


    Jared had already sent a message to Nicole, who was waiting at the estate. They entered the living


    room, where Nicole looked up at Doretta, offering a gentle, weing smile, "You''ve had a hard time."


    "Mrs. Johnston," Doretta greeted Nicole with respect as she approached.


    Nicole responded with a lightugh, "No need to be so formal, you can consider me a senior of sorts.


    Just call me Nicole."


    Given that Nicole had once been part of Zane''s organization and Doretta was currently with them, there


    was a sort of kinship.


    "Nicole," Doretta responded with a pleased smile. "But I must say, my achievements can''tpare to


    yours." "People from Zane''s team aren''t known to sell themselves short,” Nicole teased.


    Doretta''sughter lightened the atmosphere, easing some of the tension from her recent ordeals of


    hiding and fleeing with Everett.


    Interrupting timidly, Max said, ’"Doretta, you mentioned you had something important to discuss with


    Mrs. Johnston..."


    He was genuinely anxious. After all, this was a case he had been investigating for a long time without


    any leads, which was quite baffling.


    Nicole looked at Doretta and prompted, "Go ahead, what is it?"


    Jared had informed her that Doretta needed to see her but hadn''t specified why. However, Nicole


    sensed something was off with Max''s mood.


    "It''s about what Everett said..." Doretta ryed everything she had overheard at the abandoned factory


    to Nicole.


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    "Are you certain?" Max''s voice rose slightly, his mind racing. ''So, the attack Nicole faced right after


    secretly returning to San Joto, nearly losing her life at the San Joto airport, was all orchestrated by


    Lawrence!"


    Doretta frowned slightly and said, "That''s all I heard. But after Everett mentioned this, Lawrence indeed


    fled with him."