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    Relief washed over Ste the instant she recognized Lainey.


    “Nothing. I just ran into someone I can’t stand.”


    A knowing grin spread across Lainey’s face. “Marc, right?”


    Ste’s eyes flew wide, caught off guard. “Lainey, you must be psychic! How on earth did you guess?”


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    A chuckle slipped out of Ste, though she couldn’t think of a reply.


    Brushing it aside, she fell into step with Lainey and headed into the institute.


    Later that afternoon, Ste’s phone lit up with Steven’s name.


    “Sylvia, Neb justnded a new project with Mornstar Corporation in Choria,” he exined. “Can youe over right now?”


    Ste’s breath caught at the mention. Mornstar was a heavyweight in Choria. What business could they possibly have with Neb?


    She had avoided pitching to them before, certain they only partnered with firms that had more than ten years of history. Yet against all odds, they were the ones making the call.


    “Why would Mornstar Corporation want to work with us?” she asked.


    Steven sounded just as puzzled. “I don’t know. Their chairman’s assistant rang me about forming a partnership. I hung up and called you straight away.”


    As Neb’s chairwoman, Ste’s approval was essential before anything could move forward.


    Whatever the reason behind Mornstar Corporation’s approach, Ste recognized the chance as a breakthrough for Neb.


    “I’m on my way from the institute,” Ste told him. “Give me twenty minutes and wait for me.”


    Sandra stepped out of the research institute just in time to spot Ste. She waved with a smile. “Sylvia, you’re still here? Want to head back together?”


    Ste ended her call, looking a little apologetic. “Sorry, Sandra. I can’t. I need to swing by Neb Group.”


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    At once, Sandra’s expression clouded with concern. “Sylvia, you’ve been pushing yourself too hard. You just wrapped up work here, and now you’re heading straight there. Aren’t you worried about burning out?”


    Ste only smiled. She was so used to this kind of schedule that it hardly registered as tiring anymore.


    By the time she arrived at Neb Group, Steven was already waiting in her office.


    “Sylvia,” he said, holding up a folder, “Mornstar Corporation just delivered their contract. You should take a look.”


    Ste set her bag aside and took a seat at the desk. She scanned the document, and her brows lifted in surprise. “They’ve already drafted a full n?”


    The document wasn’t some casual outline. Every detail had been thought through, leaving little room for doubt.


    Steven, reading her reaction, spoke with equal seriousness. “I thought it was odd too. But they seem very sincere. They even suggested we meet tomorrow to go over everything.”


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