"To keep them from suspecting anything, our legal team is still on it, but Max has taken over the next steps," Sean explained."Good," Nicole nodded. The subsequent arrangements indeed needed Max's involvement.Steve, looking a bit worried, asked, "Could they have already gotten a lead?"Nicole looked up at Sean and directed, "Have the legal department keep an eye on their movements."If they didn't show up, it might mean they already had a lead. But if they continued as usual, then Damien was likely testing them. This meant there was still a chance."Okay, I'll take care of it," said Sean."Hey, remember, they might try to deceive you," Steve reminded.Nicole nodded in agreement. "Got it, I'm aware."Soon after, Nicole left Sean's office and returned to her own. She pondered for a moment and sent the information to Max, instructing him to have someone keep watch.After Nicole put away her phone, her eyes narrowed slightly. 'With such tight security, Damien must also be cautio
"Okay," Nicole agreed, hanging up the phone.Nicole had Lulu arranging for someone to pick up Samuel and Ellar. After Lulu did so, she returned to Nicole's office."What's going on with him?" Lulu asked, clearly puzzled.Nicole shrugged helplessly, "Guess he was just feeling down." She briefly explained to Lulu what Samuel had told her.Lulu nodded in understanding. "Ah, so he was just putting on a brave front. Warned Charlie to treat Patricia well, then turned around and ended up crying himself.""What else could it be?" Nicole sighed, seeing that Ellar genuinely liked Patricia."But I'm curious," Lulu said, frowning slightly. "Patricia and Charlie don't really seem like a couple, do they? I mean, they care about each other, but it doesn't feel like a romantic thing."Nicole raised an eyebrow slightly. Lulu was quite perceptive.She hesitated to discuss Patricia and Charlie's relationship, considering their identities. Revealing too much could endanger their safety."Lulu, wh
Sean and Steve also arrived at Nicole's office after hearing the news.Glancing at Ellar, Sean suggested with a frown, "Maybe we should just take him home.""That won't work, he refuses to go," Samuel explained. "I tried convincing him earlier, but he's adamant. He says he can't go home like this, it would worry his family.""Are you sure he's worried about his family, and not just embarrassed?" Steve asked skeptically."Even if that's true," Samuel shrugged, "sending him home in this state would definitely worry Uncle Dexter and Aunt Emma."Nicole agreed, "Sean, let's just keep him here. It's better not to worry them.""Alright, we'll leave him here. But is it okay for you?" Sean asked, still hesitant."It's fine. This way, I can keep an eye on him," Nicole nodded. Seeing Ellar out-of-it, she felt more at ease monitoring him herself."I'm here too, don't worry," Samuel volunteered.Steve glanced at Samuel with slight annoyance. "This mess is your doing, after all.""I didn't
Patricia quickly regained her composure and said, "There's been movement from the Eastern Falcon at the hospital. Some of our guys got hurt, so I think we should discharge Charlie.""Recovering in the hospital is faster, but it's too dangerous now," she added with concern.Nicole raised an eyebrow slightly and replied, "That's up to you guys to decide."Patricia bit her lip, then spoke seriously, "I suggest we keep Charlie's discharge secret and then arrange for..."Understanding Patricia's intention, Nicole pondered for a moment before responding, "That could work. Let's try it.""Can I manage the personnel for this? I'll take responsibility for the whole thing," Patricia asked, eager to take the initiative, especially since Max was busy and Charlie, being injured, couldn't be involved in the mission."Sure, I'll leave it to you," Nicole agreed, realizing it was probably the best course of action. Max was occupied with more critical tasks, and Patricia, who proposed the plan and
Patricia bit her lip, looking at Ellar's sad expression. She couldn't help but feel a tug at her heart."You should forget about me. It's impossible for us," she said, her voice filled with a mix of struggle and restraint.Deep down, Patricia knew their relationship couldn't be, constantly reminding herself to keep her distance. Yet, somehow, Ellar had managed to creep into her heart.She cared about him, wanted to know his feelings, worried, and thought about him often.But all these feelings could only lead to the painful truth that it was impossible. She couldn't afford to give him or herself any hope."Patricia, does he treat you well? Better than me, I bet," Ellar murmured, his voice filled with a mix of hope and sadness."I..." Patricia started to say but was cut off.Thud!Ellar fell off the couch."Hey, be careful," Patricia quickly helped him up, her voice laced with concern.Ellar, feeling a bit hurt from the fall, opened his eyes groggily. He saw a blurry figure th
"She's at the hospital," Lulu said, waving her hand in front of Ellar's eyes. "You're not still hungover, are you?"As Ellar looked at Lulu, the hope in his eyes faded.'Right, why would Patricia be here? She's probably at the hospital, taking care of her boyfriend,' Ellar thought, feeling a sense of loss.Struggling to stand up, he suddenly felt dizzy and staggered."Take it easy," Lulu said, catching him instinctively. "Maybe you should rest a bit more.""I should head back," Ellar insisted, steadying himself and shrugging off Lulu's hand. His steps were heavy as he forced himself to leave."Can he make it on his own?" Lulu asked, worried.Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly. 'Why was he so sure Patricia would be here? Did Patricia really come last night?'Her gaze drifted to the coffee table, where a cup caught her attention.'That's a cup from the break room. It's unlikely Ellar went there himself, and it's Patricia's cup,' Nicole thought, realizing that Patricia must have ind
Thinking about Ellar's drunken state, Patricia couldn't shake off a feeling of sadness. Yet, she knew there was nothing she could do but endure."Captain, there's some movement," Glenn alerted her. Patricia, lost in thought, didn't respond at first."Captain?" Glenn raised his voice."What is it?" Patricia snapped back to reality."There's some activity outside," he pointed out.Patricia stood up, her demeanor turning cooler. "I'll check it out."She opened the hospital room door and saw only a nurse passing by with a cart. Relieved, she closed the door and returned, muttering, "False alarm."Sitting back down, Patricia bit her lip, annoyed at herself for getting distracted. She tried to force herself to stop thinking about Ellar, but the more she tried, the clearer his image became in her mind."I need a break," Patricia said, feeling increasingly restless. She got up and left the room.Walking down the corridor, seeing other team members hidden around, helped Patricia regain
The dagger came down hard, but instead of hitting its target, it stabbed into the bedding."Something's off!" shouted one of the intruders, realizing they must have fallen on to a trap.Lights in the room snapped on in an instant, and both groups were instantly locked in a wild scuffle. Patricia understood they'd taken the bait, and her main aim now was to nab these two intruders.Patricia hadn't forgotten the last ambush. This time, she made sure the area outside was empty, with only her and Glenn in the room, to avoid alerting the intruders."Glenn, let's make this quick!" Patricia shouted, knowing they had to act fast. She was aware that there were likely more people outside waiting to back up the intruders."Got it," Glenn replied, intensifying his movements.Patricia didn't waste any time either, launching a rapid attack. Soon, she gained the upper hand.With a powerful kick, Patricia knocked one of the assailants to the ground. The person clutched their chest, struggling t