Chapter 2945
Nicole quietly shook her head, impressed by Benjamin's speed in catching up with the latest news.
'Til handle this," she said, getting up to grab the phone. "Yes, Grandpa, it's really happening."
Benjamin, obviously taken aback, asked, "How did you pull that off?"
He had been quite surprised when he first heard about it.1 How on earth did she also get her hands on the Water Crest? ' he thought. 'Was there any buzz about the Water Crest showing up?'
"It was pure luck," Nicole replied, keeping it vague. Initially, it was all an accident. But now, with it in her grasp, there was no going back.
"You've got to be more cautious now," Benjamin warned.
"I get it, Grandpa," Nicole assured him, understanding his concern. She was well aware that the Water Crest was a coveted item and now that it was hers, she had to think about the fallout.
After ending the call, Nicole turned to her father, Daniel, who looked bewildered. "Dad, let's have our breakfast," she suggested.
"Okay," Daniel agreed, still a bit distracted.
Back at the dining table, Nicole found everyone's eyes on her. "It was a fluke, but it's sorted now. No need to worry," she reassured them.
Daniel, still in disbelief, cleared his throat and questioned," Just like that, it's settled?"
"Yes, really," Nicole insisted, nodding earnestly to convince him.
"But Nicole..." Gloria started, before Stanley cut in.
"Mom, Dad, it's okay. Nicole’s got the Fire Crest. Getting the Water Crest too is no biggie."
Gloria looked concerned. 'Getting the Fire Crest was a whole saga. Could this really go off without a hitch?'
Sensing Gloria’s worry, Stanley added, "Don't stress. Things are different from before."
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