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    Her heart kicked into a wild, uncontroble rhythm.


    Could this be another chance finally presenting itself?


    She lingered just outside the door until his call ended, then stepped inside with practiced casualness, setting down the coffee before asking, “Mr. Harrison mentioned that I manage Neb. Would it be possible for me to go back and check on things there?”


    William looked genuinely surprised—it was the first time in weeks that she’d brought up Neb at all.


    He had begun to assume thepany no longer mattered to her.


    “And my friends at the research institute—I failed to recognize them before, and I feel terrible about it. Could you allow me to visit them? I promise I won’t be gone long, just a single day!”


    Under William’s scrutinizing gaze, her heart climbed into her throat, pounding so loudly she feared he might hear it.


    After what felt like an eternity, he replied simply, “Suit yourself.”


    He’d actually agreed!


    Joy surged through Ste’s chest. “Can I go tomorrow?” she asked, trying to keep the excitement from her voice.


    William reached for his coat and headed toward the door, tossing over his shoulder, “Remember to take your phone when you leave.”


    The moment he left the vi, Ste remained rooted to the spot, her mind racing. It took several minutes before she finally collected herself and returned to searching the study.


    That phone call had to be about a new project for the Briggs Group, and from the fragments she’d overheard, this one seemed critically important.


    If she could uncover even a few clues, she might finally be able to strike a devastating blow against the Briggs Group!


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    Afterbing through every drawer and shelf in the study, she finally discovered several pages of documents tucked at the back of a leather-bound notebook.


    The documents referenced new technology developed by the research institute—technology that could revolutionize the project and dramatically boost efficiency.


    Excitement coursed through Ste’s veins, but her tion dimmed when she realized the documents contained no detailed information about the technology itself.


    After considering her options for several moments, she decided her best bet was to visit the research institute the following day and see what she could learn.


    The next morning, Ste woke before dawn, her nerves already buzzing with anticipation.


    She threw on her coat and hailed a taxi, directing the driver straight to the research institute.


    Sandra and Elbert, who hadn’tid eyes on her in months, brightened immediately when she walked through the door. “Sylvia, you’re back! Does this mean you’ll be rejoining our research team?”


    Although Ste had no idea why they addressed her as Sylvia, she yed along for the sake of her mission, forcing a warm smile. “I won’t be returning for a while just yet. I’m only here for a brief visit today. Have either of you seen Lainey recently?”


    Lainey was her senior colleague, someone she’d known long before her rtionship with Marc had even begun.


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