Chapter 2980

Ellar's tone conveyed his effort to contribute positively to the lunch gathering. "I remembered how much you both liked it last time, so I grabbed it for today," he said. Lulu casually mentioned, "Well, enjoy it while you can. Nicole will be out of the country soon." Ellar's reaction was one of genuine surprise. "Out of the country? Nicole, what's the occasion?" "Just some business matters. I'll be back in a few days," Nicole replied, downplaying the significance of her trip. Ellar, not privy to the details, simply nodded in understanding. "Got it." Nicole then shifted the conversation, her gaze intent on Ellar. "Before I go, is there anything you need assistance with?" Ellar, slightly uneasy under Nicole's scrutiny, averted his eyes. "No, everything's fine on my end. You don't need to worry about me, Nicole." Nicole, not entirely convinced, pressed a bit more. "Are you sure about that?" Ellar's vigorous nod seemed to affirm his words. "Really, everything's fine," he reassured