Chapter 3025

As Lulu departed, Nicole's gaze sharpened slightly. She was certain Everett's resurgence was more than just a strike against her. There were deeper layers to unravel. Lost in thought for a brief moment, Nicole then made a call to Preston. "I need a favor," she said succinctly. "What's going on?" Preston's voice was edged with gravity. "I need someone to shadow Everett. I want a detailed account of his activities," Nicole's tone was tinged with an icy resolve. There was a brief pause on the line before Preston responded, "Understood. I'll handle it." "Good, that's all for now," Nicole was ready to end the call, but then Preston chimed in, "You're holding up okay, right?" Nicole understood that Preston was already clued in about the current predicament. His tardiness in getting back to the Riddle family manor was due to other commitments. "I'm managing," she responded, her voice steady. "Good to know," Preston replied, then added a reminder, "Remember, you can reach out to me for