Doretta cast a nce at Er, her expression turning serious. "There''s a situation. I thought it best to


    discuss it in person."


    Hearing these words amidst their personal joy seemed to dampen the mood.


    "What''s going on?" Er, noticing the sudden change in Patricia''s demeanor, furrowed his brows in


    concern. ''Why do I get the feeling that they all know something I don''t?'' "Let''s sit down and talk about


    it," suggested Charlie.


    Initially, Charlie hadn''t nned on informing Patricia. But considering she was close to Nicole, he


    thought she might need to be prepared for what wasing, or perhaps it could be beneficial for her to


    know.


    Hence, seeing their door open, he had decided toe in with Doretta.


    Since Er was there, it seemed fitting that he should know as well. Besides, if Patricia and Er were


    together, it would be hard to keep secrets from him. He was bound to find out sooner orter, so there


    was no point in hiding anything now.


    Once everyone was seated, Doretta shared the information she had gathered.


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    "Lawrence already has forces moving in Mecrounia and mighte to San Joto?" Patricia''s


    complexion turned pale, a sense of dread creeping in.1 Lawrence is indeed nning something, just as


    Nicole suspected.'' "Why would Lawrence suddenly target Nicole?" Er seemed puzzled.


    "He''s always been ambitious. Previously, Everett provided cover for him, allowing him to bide his time


    in the shadows. Now, with Everett gone, and because of something that happened in the past..."


    Doretta briefly exined the situation.


    "What?!" Eliar’s voice rose in shock and anger at the details.


    "Not many people know about this. You need to keep it a secret. Nicole hasn''t told everyone because


    she doesn’t want to cause unnecessary worry, " Patricia said, noticing Er''s expression and cautioning


    him.


    Clenching his fists tightly, Er struggled to contain his fury, taking a deep breath before responding, "I


    understand." "Patricia, be careful too," Doretta cautioned her.


    Since Patricia was closely associated with Nicole, Doretta felt she might be at a higher risk.


    "I understand. You all take care as well,’ Patricia replied, her gaze somber.


    "If there''s any new information, I''ll notify Charlie. We can discuss any new ns then," Doretta said,


    ncing at the time. "I need to leave now." "I''ll walk you out," Charlie said, standing up to apany


    Doretta as they both exited.


    Er let out a sigh and held Patricia''s hand. "Once this is over, I''ll ask Charlie to assign someone else


    to follow Nicole. You should stop doing this ande with me."


    He knew Patricia wouldn''t agree to leave her responsibilities now, so waiting until the ordeal was over


    was the only option.


    Patricia nodded slightly, aware that she couldn''t step away at this moment.


    **★*


    The next morning, in Nicole''s office at Riddle Corporation, Lulu, with a face full of joy, mentioned, "Sally


    is being discharged today, right?" "Yes, all her check-up results were good, and she can be discharged


    and return home today. Steve has arranged everything, and Mom and Emma have gone to the hospital


    too, to bring Sally and the baby home," Nicole confirmed.


    "That''s great to hear," Lulu responded, visibly relieved.


    There was a knock on the door, and then Patricia entered.