Nicole gave Patricia a knowing look and simply said, "You''re back."


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    Now that Er was out of the hospital, it was normal for Patricia to resume her regr responsibilities


    at thepany.


    "Ms. Riddle, it seems clear Lawrence was involved with what happened to Everett, but he''s covered his


    tracks too well for US to prove anything," Patricia reported, her frustration apparent. ''We''ve caught the


    people who did it, but linking them to Lawrence is proving impossible.''


    Nicole wasn''t shocked. "That''s to be expected," she acknowledged. Lawrence would naturally ensure


    his involvement was untraceable.


    Patricia, looking concerned, asked, "What''s our next move?" The inability to directly connect Lawrence


    to the crime was troubling.


    "We stay vignt and wait," Nicole replied calmly, maintaining aposed demeanor. They needed to


    keep their cool, especially when Lawrence was likely feeling the heat.


    Patricia nodded, understanding the cautious strategy.


    Just then, Lulu burst in, delighted to see Patricia. "Hey, Patricia, you''re back!


    Patricia smiled. "Yes, everything''s sorted out, so I came back."


    Lulu teased, hinting at Er, "Well, someone''s going to be pretty excited you''re back."


    Patricia looked confused. "What do you mean?"


    Lulu quickly covered up, "Oh, just that it''s great to have you back to help with the workload."


    Still puzzled by Lulu''sments, Patricia chuckled, "You''re being weird."


    Lulu justughed and ushered her back to work. "You''ve missed a lot; better catch up!"


    She was cautious, not wanting to ruin Er''s surprise for Patricia. Moments like these deserved to be


    unexpected and special.


    After Patricia stepped out, Lulu shared with Nicole, "Sean''s meeting was sessful yesterday. Looks


    like we''re gearing up for a busy period."


    Nicole responded with a smile, "Busy times are good. It means progress."


    Lulu nodded, feeling positive. "It''s reassuring. We can focus on our tasks without worries."


    Nicole, thoughtful, was determined. Til ensure everyone''s safety, so we can enjoy our peace.''


    Meanwhile, Lawrence was in his office, his look serious as he gazed out the window.


    Ian entered after knocking, updating him, "Sir, everything''s handled."


    Lawrence, deep in thought, didn''t show much reaction. He was unshaken, confident in his control.


    Ian then shared his concern. "Sambawe is now aligned with Zane. Could this be an issue for


    US?"


    Dismissing the worry, Lawrence was unimpressed. "Sambawe can''t even protect himself. He''s no


    threat."


    Ian, still uneasy, noted, "Zane''s people are still here. With Everett out of the picture, they might shift


    their focus to US."


    Lawrence, with a steely focus,manded, "Let''s stay alert. We can''t afford any slip-ups right now."