Chapter 493 Provocative Words

As Alice was about to ask for more information, she was stopped by a cautionary glance from Lana.

Lana's ability to convey messages through her piercing gaze had developed significantly over the past year.

As Alice made her way to leave, she suddenly recalled something and turned back.

"Lana, how's Nadia handling the new product trial?" she asked. "I haven't seen her around the store lately."

Lana, who typically upgraded the store's products annually to stay competitive, had gradually handed over the reins to Nadia as she took a step back from daily operations.

Following Nadia's recent reunion with her biological family, Lana had approved a two-week leave of absence for her.

Yet, despite the elapsed time, Nadia displayed no eagerness to resume her responsibilities.

Despite Lana's trust in Nadia's commitment, a lingering worry crept in, causing Lana to wonder if something had happened to Nadia.

"You may head out first. I'll get in touch with Nadia to find out when the trial resu