Lulu, grasping Nicole''s intent, whispered, "In that case, should we start making some preparations in


    advance?"


    Nicole shook her head. "Not yet, let''s just watch and wait for now."


    After saying this, Nicole turned to Patricia and instructed, "Just keep a close eye on this matter


    discreetly." "Yes," Patricia responded earnestly. "I''ll report back to you the moment there''s any


    development."


    This way, they could stay informed of any situation and be ready to respond at a moment''s notice.


    "Good," Nicole nodded.


    "Then well step out for now," Lulu sighed.


    After Lulu and Patricia left, Nicole leaned back in her chair, her expression darkened.


    She had never anticipated that Lawrence would make a move from this angle. If it hadn''t been for


    Nn, Riddle Corporation might have truly faced a crisis this time.


    ****


    Meanwhile, Ian knocked on the door of Lawrence’s office.


    "Mr. Royce, I''ve found something." Ian''s expression was somewhat grim as he reported, "Doretta is


    Zane''s operative." "What did you say?!" A cold glint shed through Lawrence''s eyes as he thought,


    ''So Everett fell into Doretta''s trap. No wonder everything was going smoothly for Everett, but then he


    suddenly faced utter failure.'' "Yes, it''s thetest information we have, and Doretta is still in San Joto.


    She seems to be involved in this matter, likely coborating with Charlie," Ian spoke in a low voice.


    He hadn''t anticipated that Doretta would be one of Zane''s people, now coborating with someone


    from Jared''s team. No wonder their men were silently apprehended upon arriving in San Joto.


    Lawrence clenched his teeth inwardly, realizing that this was the reason behind Everett''s disastrous


    defeat.


    With narrowed eyes, Lawrence asked coldly, "Has she met with Nicole?" "I don''t think so," Ian


    responded, somewhat puzzled. "Why do you ask?"


    From what he knew, Doretta had stayed in the shadows, executing her missions secretly without


    contacting anyone, probably to avoid exposure.


    "She might know about what happened," Lawrence''s voice carried a chilling tone.


    "No way!" Ian was a bit shocked. "How would she know about that?"


    Lawrence continued, "She stayed close to Everett; she might have overheard something."


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    He spected that since Everett had been in the know, there was a chance Doretta knew his secret as


    well, given her proximity and likely investigations into certain matters.


    "But it''s unlikely. Everett wouldn''t just share that, and Doretta would''ve told Nicole if she knew. Since


    Nicole hasn''t reacted, she probably doesn''t know, " Ian concluded.


    After a pause, Lawrence said, "I can''t risk it." Even with the logical analysis, he didn''t want to risk


    Nicole finding out.


    "What do you n to do then?" Ian asked.


    Lawrence looked serious and said, "What''s the status of our previous ns?"


    Ian hesitated, then admitted, "Things were fine until our stock started failing. If we don''t act fast, our


    company could copse in days."


    They realized they had to concentrate on solving theirpany''s urgent problems.