Chapter 2574

Jared and Nicole got into the car, and right away, he noticed that something was off.

That was when he quickly brought her into a comforting hug. "Consider this a good ending."

Nicole having to find the Fire Crest the way she did indicated that her 'friendship' with Lawrence was nothing but a sham and that they were not really 'friends' to begin with.

'I guess discovering the problem now is better than finding out about it later, when it has mushroomed into something bigger,' Nicole thought to herself, somewhat trying to make herself feel better about the situation.

In response to Jared, she nodded. "I know."

Nicole had always been one who needed time to process all that was going on around her, and this time, it was the deception and betrayal of her 'good friend'.

Jared took Nicole into his arms and gently held her. "Let's just go with the flow."

Nicole bit her lips, contemplating for a while before asking, "Did you find anything?"

"Hanwick was under Lawrence's payroll just as