Chapter 3136

"Got it," Ellar hesitated for a moment before carefully saying, "Can Patricia... continue to stay here with me? I might still need her." "Sure," Nicole agreed. Ellar was instantly overjoyed. "Really? Thank you, Nicole." "Of course, it's true. Doretta hasn't made a move yet, and I think after you've refused to cooperate with Everett, Doretta will probably act soon. Patricia's mission isn't complete yet, so naturally, she can't return." "Oh." Ellar seemed a bit disappointed but quickly cheered up again. "It's okay, it's good to have her stay a few more days." Although it was for work, he was happy to see her more. "Let's leave it at that for now. If anything comes up, remember to contact me immediately," Nicole reminded. "I know," Ellar responded. After Nicole hung up the phone, her eyes narrowed slightly. She thought to herself, 'Now that Ellar has made his stance clear, whatever Everett plans to do next will probably be more straightforward. 'The closer it gets to such moment