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    Ste gave a slow nod. “You’re right. There’s something about this that doesn’t sit well with me.”


    Nina was still facing possible jail time, yet Daniel’s attention had shifted entirely to his business.


    Daniel had always worn the image of a devoted father and husband, so what had caused this sudden change in priorities?


    Ste seldom came to Neb, but after finishing her discussion about next quarter’s ns with Steven, a light knock sounded at the door. An assistant stepped in, holding an envelope.


    “Ms. Russell, this just arrived. The sender requested that you open it yourself.”


    Ste’s brows arched slightly as she studied the envelope in the assistant’s hand.


    She carefully tore the envelope open and discovered a lone piece of paper within.


    “There’s danger behind tomorrow’s partnership. Watch the people near you.”


    The writing appeared refined butcked anything that could reveal who penned it.


    Ste had just thought to herself that she had no meeting scheduled for the next day when Steven knocked and entered, announcing that the general manager of Wade Group had invited them to detailed talks tomorrow.


    Ste froze slightly, unnerved by the envelope in her hand. Steven caught the flicker of unease on her face and asked, “Is something the matter? Did someone send you a letter?”


    Ste swiftly turned the note over and pressed it t against the desk. “It’s nothing important. I’ll make sure to attend the meeting tomorrow.”


    Steven let the matter drop and stepped out of the room.


    Later that evening, Ste informed William about the message she had received. Without dy, he ordered an investigation into the sender’s identity and tightened the vi’s security, even assigning men to keep watch at both Neb and the research institute.


    Holding the note tightly in her hand, Ste asked, “Do you think this warning could be real?”


    William thought for a moment before answering, “It’s wiser not to take chances. I’ll go with you tomorrow and make sure you’re safe.”


    Since the partnership concerned both Neb and Wade Group, it was only natural for him, as one of Neb’s directors, to apany Ste.


    That night, Ste tossed and turned in bed, unable to find peace. In her dreams, the same horrific image returned—her adoptive parents lying lifeless in a pool of blood.


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    Along with that nightmare came Nina’s terrified stare and the image of a man whose hand bore a scorpion tattoo between his thumb and index finger.


    By morning, the conference room buzzed with executives from the client’s side, while Ste and William were the only representatives from theirpany.


    The moment they stepped in, every gaze turned toward them.


    Ste and William settled into their chairs. She wore a perfectly fitted navy blue suit that emphasized herposure and quiet confidence.


    “Ms. Russell, it’s an honor to finally meet you. I hope we cane to an agreement today.”


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