By the time Anjiali dropped Wang off in front of his villa, it was already midnight.
Anjiali looked at Wang with concern. "You've had a long day. Get some rest. The Finals start tomorrow night."
Wang nodded, looking somewhat haggard.
"Anjiali, why don't you stay here tonight instead of going home? There are plenty of rooms."
Anjiali thought it over.
With something this serious happening to the team, Wang might need someone to help him.
So she nodded. "All right."
When the two of them entered the villa's living room, Nicole had already returned.
She was waiting for Wang.
When she saw him come back, she asked with concern, "How did it go? Are you all right?"
Wang shook his head. "I'm tired. I need to get some rest."
With that, he went upstairs.
As Nicole watched Wang's retreating figure, he seemed to have aged a few years.
Her heart ached for him.
Beside her, Anjiali said:
"With something this serious happening, and Wang being the team's leader with the Finals just around the corner, he must be under a lot of pressure."
"But don't worry. He's more or less taken care of it."
"Let him get some rest. If the team needs anything, I'll be on call."
Nicole nodded. "I was in Seattle all day and only just got back. Anjiali, thank you for looking after Wang. Let's stay here together tonight. Like you, I'll be on call."
Anjiali nodded. "It's been a long time since we had a proper chat, so let's stay together."
Nicole and Anjiali were close friends, and Nicole knew that Anjiali liked Wang.
But Nicole had met Wang first, and Anjiali had missed her chance.
Even now, Anjiali still hadn't dated anyone else, let alone gotten married.
Nicole felt for her friend.
She couldn't