Chapter 2971

"Mhm." Nicole nodded, her face a mask of calm. She didn't want the children to pick up on any unease.

As she watched the kids devour their food, a gentle smile graced her lips. Above all, she hoped their lives would remain simple and untouched by chaos.

Meanwhile, Lawrence sat in his car a short distance away, his expression clouded with dark thoughts.

His eyes, fixed on the image of a joyous family of four, felt a sting of irritation. Once, he had dreamed of such a life – a peaceful existence with Nicole and her two children.

"Mr. Royce, Scorpio wants us to kidnap Nicole and deliver her to him. But I'm concerned..." Ian began, aware of Scorpio's sinister intentions toward Nicole.

"We must take her," Lawrence stated firmly. 'But whether I hand her over to Scorpio or not, that decision is mine alone,' he thought resolutely.

Deep inside, he was determined not to let Nicole fall into Scorpio's clutches.

Ian, pushing for clarity, said, "But if we do this, Nicole might..."

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