Chapter 3162Chapter 3162
Nicole thought Benjamin must have known something, which was why he asked Daniel.
"You can trust US to handle it, so you don't need to feel any pressure," Daniel reassured Nicole,
indicating that Benjamin was asking out of concern and nothing more.
Nicole nodded. "Well take care of it as quickly as possible."
"Good." Daniel then changed the subject. "Let's have dinner then."
"Okay," everyone agreed, and they all headed toward the dining room.
Seeing Nolan not staying to watch TV but heading upstairs instead, Lana couldn't help asking, "Aren't
you watching TV?"
"No, I've got things to do," Nolan said, already stepping up the stairs.
"Oh," Lana didn't think much of it and turned on the TV to watch.
novelbinNicole glanced over upon hearing this, a thoughtful look crossing her eyes.
Meanwhile, Ellar and Patricia had just arrived at Ellar's home. They were late because Patricia had
insisted on buying some gifts.
Carrying those gifts, Patricia politely greeted, "Hi, Mr. Riddle, Mrs. Riddle."
"Why bring gifts? We're already happy with your visit. You mustn't buy gifts next time," Emma told
Patricia, pulling her aside.
"It's the least I could do, considering the trouble I've caused," Patricia said, a bit embarrassed."It's no trouble at all. Besides, we're practically family now, so don't be shy," Emma said, then turned to
Ellar with a warning look. "You should bring Patricia here more often, but make sure she doesn't buy
anything next time. "Oh," was all Ellar could respond, feeling resigned since that would require Patricia
to listen to him.
"Mrs. Riddle, has Doretta not come back yet?" Patricia shifted the topic, sensing a bit of awkwardness.
Emma responded, "She called earlier to say she was tied up with something and would be back late,
telling US not to wait for her."
When Patricia heard this, her eyes narrowed slightly. 'What could Doretta possibly be up to?'
Ell ar had already asked, "Mom, she doesn't really know anyone here. What could she possibly be
busy with?"
"I'm not sure; she didn't say. Her voice was quite soft, I thought she was at the office." But now Ellar
and Patricia had returned, it seemed unlikely Doretta was working late.
Ellar glanced at Patricia, a flicker of something crossing his eyes.
Patricia nodded at him then stood up, saying, "Mrs. Riddle, I'm going to use the restroom."
"Sure, go ahead," Emma said with a smile.
Ellar watched Patricia head to the restroom, knowing she was likely sending a message. He then
started chatting with Emma and Dexter." Mom, what do you know about Doretta?"
"Not much, really. After all, we haven't been in contact for many years." Emma was puzzled. "Why are
you suddenly asking about Doretta?"
"Oh, just asking," Ellar replied.Dexter, however, pressed, "Is she having trouble adapting at the company?" "No, it's really just a
casual question. After all, she's my cousin, and I just wanted to know more about her." Ellar scratched
his head, smiling goofily.
"Oh, I thought something might have happened to her at BayCorp," Dexter sighed in relief.
In truth, Dexter wasn't entirely supportive of Doretta joining the company. It was just that, since she was
Emma's relative, he felt it wasn't his place to say much.
Dexter thought that since Doretta had just graduated without much work or management experience,
he wouldn't have minded if she started from the bottom. However, she was placed in some important
roles.