Observing Nicole's pale complexion, Jemma remained skeptical of her reassurances. Frowning, she insisted, "You still haven't disclosed why you're here today. Given your current state, you should prioritize rest and recovery."

"I'm here today to cover a shift. A familiar client invited me,"

Nicole said.

"A familiar client?" Jemma was skeptical. “Who might that be?"

Nicole hadn't been in the profession for very long, and Jemma had arranged all of Nicole's clients thus far. Therefore, Nicole's mention of a familiar client puzzled Jemma, who was unaware of anyone Nicole might be referring to.

Jemma's concern was sincere.

Although Nicole couldn't comprehend why Jemma exhibited such concern for her, she understood that there must be a valid reason behind it.

Regrettably, Nicole found herself unable to confide in Jemma about the truth. Vicki's warning echoed in her mind, reminding her of the consequences of disclosing any details about the events of tonight, or else, Vicki threatened to shun her from seeing Austin.

“Don't worry, Jemma, It truly is a familiar client," Nicole assured, opting for vagueness to evade further scrutiny.

Jemma sighed, expressing her exasperation, “You're becoming increasingly audacious. I seem to never know you."

Nicole smiled, responding, "That's not entirely true. You introduced me to this profession, and I'll always heed your guidance, my mentor."

Jemma found amusement in Nicole's words.

"I never realized you possessed such eloquence." Jemma chuckled. "But refrain from calling me ‘mentor’. Do you truly intend to remain in this field indefinitely? Once things settle down, you should consider leaving."

Though Jemma was aware of Vicki's actions against Nicole, she felt powerless against the influence of the Hampton family. Despite this, she silently supported Nicole in any way she could.

This extended to the incident where Nicole was caught eavesdropping on a client's conversation at the club. Jemma intervened by releasing a cat to divert the client's attention, thus preventing Nicole from being discovered. The consequences of such an exposure would have been dire indeed.

Those affluent individuals spared no effort in safeguarding their secrets. Even if they refrained from resorting to lethal measures, they were capable of inflicting significant harm. The mere thought of it filled Jemma with dread.

Although Jemma had refrained from divulging this to Nicole, she had actually received assistance from the Lawrence family in the past.

However, she had found herself ensnared in the entertainment industry, feeling ashamed for failing to meet the expectations of Nicole's father.

Jemma had been lured into the industry by her first love, who ultimately betrayed her and delivered her into the hands of a powerful man. At a tender age, she was left scarred and incapable of bearing children. She entered the entertainment realm to seek retribution against that influential individual.

Fortunately, Jemma later encountered someone even more influential who assisted her in achieving justice when that influential individual faced a downfall.