Nicole glanced at Logan, who also looked surprised, which meant that he was also unaware of Eric Ferguson’s attendance.

The two of them looked at each other. Nicole then walked in with a smile as she looked at Gerard Lichman. She spoke casually. “Is this a set-up?”

Gerard shrugged his shoulders. He looked at Eric, then at Nicole.

“Vice President Nicole, I had no choice. Please forgive me for being presumptuous. Let me just clarify that I will remain neutral and will never interfere in the matters between you both. To express my sincere apology, when you’re done talking, I’ll bring you to visit our newly established research lab. I’m sure you’ll be very interested in it.”

‘Interested? Indeed.’ Nicole thought.

However, she still felt annoyed that she had been deceived.

Nicole expressionlessly retracted her gaze and looked at Eric with a slight frown. “Mr. Ferguson, if this is because of that pipe, there’s no need to waste your breath.”

‘Will they ever stop pestering me? My time is