Chapter 3000

"Why are you here?" Nicole asked in surprise.

"I came to see you," Jared replied softly, his gaze gentle as he took a seat beside her on the couch.

Nicole joined him, her body leaning against the soft cushions. "I just got back."

"I know," Jared said, reaching out to take her hand.

Nicole's eyebrows raised slightly. "You knew?"

Her mind raced to a conclusion. Jared must have known about her lunch with Lawrence. His arrival here was far from a mere coincidence.

"Yes," Jared confirmed, "What did he say to you?"

Nicole's frown deepened. "What if I told you we just had lunch? Would you believe that?"

lunch?" Jared's voice carried a hint of disbelief. 'Is that all? What's

a pout, "But for sure, he's up to something

Lawrence appeared calm, she knew he

looked at Nicole, his eyes

Nicole reassured Jared, squeezing his hand. 'He's probably

temporary truce to lower

he must have a plan behind it," Nicole responded, nodding thoughtfully. She

he want?"

"You

who were active before have quieted down,

to gather strength in secret, or maybe he has some information

eyes. Nicole considered this. 'Could it be that Lawrence knows

head, a wry smile playing on her lips. No, that's not Lawrence's style. He doesn't give up

you, maybe to steal the Crests?" Lulu speculated. But she quickly realized that since the Crests had recognized their

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