When they arrived, Gloria called everyone for dinner. The house was filled with a cozy, family vibe.


    Daniel got right to the point and asked Nicole and Jared, "Did you two cause that change in the stock


    market?"


    Jared answered calmly, "I was behind it," keeping his eyes steady.


    Daniel paused, then asked more, "But what exactly went on?"


    Jared said, "It was just settling some old business," not giving a full answer but suggesting it was about


    more than it seemed.


    Daniel looked puzzled, trying to connect this to the times Lawrence had helped Nicole but now


    wondering why things seemed different.


    "Dad, it''s just work-rted issues. Don''t worry,petition in business is normal," Nicole interjected,


    offering a simplified exnation to avoid burdening Daniel with the details.


    "Let the kids handle their business. With Nicole, Sean, and Steve there, they''ve got it under control,"


    Gloria gently advised Daniel, suggesting they avoid discussing work at home to let the children rx.


    "Yeah, I was at Dad''s today, and we talked about it, so I thought I''d ask," Daniel exined, then


    reassured Nicole, "We won''t talk about work here at home." "Mom, Dad, don''t worry. We can handle it,"


    Nicoleforted her parents, soothing their concerns.


    "Let''s enjoy our dinner," Gloria said with a warm smile, steering the conversation away from business


    matters.


    After dinner, Nicole and Jared spent time with Nn and Lana, ying with them before tucking them


    into bed. Once the children were asleep, they retreated to their own room.


    "How long do you think Lawrence can hold out regarding the stock price?" Nicole looked up to inquire


    of Jared.


    They were pressuring Lawrence to leave San Joto, but clearly, Lawrence was not someone who would


    give up easily. He would not be willing to leave.


    So, they knew that the most crucial thing now was not to give Lawrence more time but to resolve the


    matter as soon as possible.


    Jared looked down at her. His tone carried a hint of determination as he replied, "Three days." "Hmm,


    Sean and I have already discussed it. We made preliminary preparations today, and tomorrow we can


    also assist the Johnston Group." She felt that with the involvement of Riddle Corporation, things might


    go more smoothly.


    A gentle look flickered in Jared''s eyes as he raised his hand to smooth her hair, saying, "We agreed, no


    talking about work at home. Let''s stop here."


    He also hoped that after she returned, she could truly rx.


    "Right, no more talking about it." Nicole smiled, and considering the time, it was indeedte and time to


    rest.


    "Let''s rest." Jared said, holding her soft hand.


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    Nicole nodded. "I am a bit tired."


    Jared looked down at Nicole and then picked her up. Nicole instinctively wrapped her arms around


    Jared''s neck, saying, "Put me down, I''m not so tired that I can''t walk." "Don''t move." Jared''s eyes were


    full of tenderness as he spoke softly.


    Returning to the bedside, Jared lowered his head to nt a kiss on Nicole''s forehead. Before gently


    setting her down, he gave her another deep, passionate kiss.


    ****


    The next day, Nicole arrived at thepany as usual.


    "Nicole, here are the documents." Lulu brought in the files.


    Nicole nced up at Lulu and said, "Wait a moment, go and ask Sean, has thepany''s workload


    increased a lot recently? Why aren’t we aware of it?" "What work?" Lulu was a bit puzzled.


    After exining what Nn had told her the previous night, Nicole said," We didn''t know, I think maybe


    Sean and Jane didn''t tell US because they were worried we’d be too stressed."