Chapter 2217

“Let’s stay put first. Iris will do the job,” Lawrence said coldly. Iris would have to play her role well enough after becoming his ally.

“She did say she was taking the next step. But why do I feel like she has already aroused suspicion?

Should we act more carefully?” Ian asked worriedly with a frown. Recently, the search for the outsider has been on-going in Johnston Group. But the search gradually died down, so Ian felt it was suspiciously quiet.

Lawrence swept a cold glance at Ian. “So what, if he suspects us? Does he have any evidence against us?”

‘If there was evidence against them, with Jared’s personality, he would have not been so calm. Even if they discovered Iris was the traitor, it’s difficult to track her actions. Iris was fired from the company, so who would even remember this invisible one? Moreover, even if they found out about Iris, it has nothing to do with me since Iris did all the dirty work,’ Lawrence thought.

A hint of indifference crossed Lawrence’s eyes, and Lawrence revealed a calculative expression.

Meanwhile, inside the car, Nolan was tightly hugging Nicole’s arms. His eyes were full of fury while staring at Jared. ‘This meanie! He’s gone too far in bullying me! Not only did he avoid Mommy picking me up, but he also even used this chance to take Mommy on a date. I feel suffocated by even thinking about this.’

Seeing Nolan’s expression, Jared faintly looked at him and asked, “So, did you have fun with your Godpa?”

“Hmph!” Nolan grunted in dissatisfaction and turned his head away, not wanting to communicate with Jared.

“Honestly, I think you could totally play with him more often if you’d like it,” Jared suggested tolerantly, seeming to have the impression that it was better for Nolan to come out and Play-

“I don’t want to,” Nolan huffed. Tm not going to fall for that meanie’s trick. Jared’s going to use me as an excuse and go on dates with Mommy,’

Jared’s eyes crossed a hint of joy and stopped teasing Nolan. Nicole shook her head helplessly while looking at the interaction between father and son. Truly, they were like enemies without a father-son relationship.

Back at home, Gloria and Daniel were waiting for them in the living room with Lana.

“Daddy, Mommy, Nolan!” Lana ran over cheerfully upon their return.

Jared scooped Lana up and said, “You must’ve been worried sick, Lana.”

“I was,” Lana wrapped her arms around Jared’s neck and smiled. Gently tapping Lana’s nose, Jared’s eyes filled with affection.

“Sugar-coated bomb,” Nolan muttered, dissatisfied.

“What did you say, Nolan?” Lana lowered her head and asked with confusion.

“It’s nothing.” Nolan shook his head. Nolan felt that Jared had completely won over Lana, and Lana was not like her usual self.

Nicole softly patted Nolan’s shoulder. “It’s getting late. Go to bed.”

“Daddy, I’m also going to bed now.” Lana pouted while she still had her arms around Jared’s neck.

“Alright.” Jared’s eyes were full of tenderness as he took Lana upstairs in his arms.

Meanwhile, Nolan lowered his head, heading toward the stairs. “Mommy, I’m going to bed.”

Nicole frowned slightly. ‘Til come with you.”

“It’s fine, Mommy. I can do it myself.” Nolan went upstairs in a dispirited mood.

Worried, Gloria asked, “What’s happened to Nolan? He doesn’t look so happy. Did something happen to him?”

“He’s fine, Mom. He’s probably just tired. He’ll be fine after resting,” Nicole comforted Gloria.

Even if something had upset Nolan, it was caused by his own father. Nicole could not possibly tell her parents that Nolan was upset because he lost the father-son competition.

“As long as he’s fine,” Daniel said. He then advised, “You should go check on Nolan.”