Chapter 2979

Nicole nodded, briefly looking over the documents. "Okay," she said. Lulu, observing Nicole, frowned slightly and asked, "Something on your mind?" "Yeah, it's just something I'm working on," Nicole replied, glancing up at Lulu. Lulu leaned in, her expression turning more serious. "What's going on?" "It's about the Apex Corp project. I've decided to tackle it myself," Nicole revealed, her voice carrying a determined undertone. Lulu's surprise was evident. "You're actually taking that on?" "Yes, I'll leave in a few days, once I've sorted things out here. Jared will be coming with me," Nicole explained. Lulu's eyes widened. "Both of you are going?" "That's right," Nicole confirmed. "He's uneasy about me going solo." Lulu shook her head, a mix of disbelief and relief in her eyes. "And you were considering going alone? It's a good thing he's joining you." Nicole's laughter lightened the mood slightly. "It's just a project negotiation. I don't see why everyone's so concerned." Lul