"Can''t believe he thought of that. Such a cunning person, yet he has his foolish moments," Doretta said


    through gritted teeth. "But Nicole would never agree to it." "Or maybe he has a way to make Nicole


    agree," Patricia said with a grave expression.


    She was sure that if Lawrence had such ns, he must have prepared well. Fortunately, his n to


    abduct Nn and Lana failed, so he must be more cautious now.


    "Mr. Johnston, could Ms. Riddle be in danger?" Patricia asked worriedly.


    Jared''s gaze darkened as he replied, "Not for the time being," though how long this would hold was


    uncertain.


    He knew Lawrence''s focus was likely on monitoring his movements, nning how to deal with him, and


    might not pay attention to Nicole for the moment. As long as Nicole acts quickly and sessfully finds


    the secret passage, they could act at anytime.


    "So, we need to buy time now," Patricia said, biting her lip slightly. "When are we nning to act?"


    "We''re waiting for a message from Nicole," Doretta reassured Patricia." You should rest for now. I think


    we''ll have a result in the next few days." "Okay,’ Patricia agreed.


    "I''ll continue to arrange for people to scout around the base," Charlie said with a solemn expression.


    Disturbing Lawrence''s focus was still necessary.


    i’ll check with Zane to see if there''s any reply from Carl and how things are being arranged," Doretta


    added.


    After speaking, the three of them turned their eyes toward Jared, as if waiting for his orders.


    Jared nodded slightly in approval, and the trio turned and left.


    Jared''s eyes narrowed slightly as he shifted his gaze toward the window, wondering, ''How is Nicole


    doing now?''


    ****


    At this moment, in the base, Lawrence was indeed preupied with guarding against a potential attack


    from Jared, thanks to the diversion created by Charlie and Doretta''s people. Thispse in surveince


    allowed Nicole more freedom to move.


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    Noticing the absence of guards outside, Nicole quietly left her room.


    She was aware of themotion Charlie and Doretta were causing outside and understood they were


    drawing Lawrence''s attention to assist her.


    Now was her opportunity to act while unnoticed.


    She thought that if she could sessfully find the exit, they could close the on Lawrence.


    As she walked, Nicole suddenly noticed two people acting cautiously, as if scanning their surroundings.


    Convinced they were unobserved, they rxed slightly and approached a stone wall.


    "What are those two doing?’ Nicole murmured to herself, quietly following them.


    She saw the two facing the wall, searching for something. After finding what they were looking for, they


    each took out an object resembling a token and inserted them into two recesses in the wall.


    A crack appeared in the wall, which then slowly slid open.


    ''Could this be the secret passage?'' Nicole guessed, holding her breath so as not to alert the two men.


    After the men entered and the light inside turned on, they reemerged after a moment, carrying


    something round and bulky.