NovelEnglishDevyn reached out to take the two cups of milk.
As she was about to hand one to Stella, her grip failed her, and the cup crashed onto the table, its contents
cascading down.
The spill caught Devyn off guard.
She let out a yelp and scrambled to clean the mess.
“Stella, I'm so sorry.
What a mess I've made! Are you alright?”
“No worries at all.
” “No worries at all.
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Devyn, still apologetic, blurted out, “I can’t believe I've made such a mess.
“It’s really okay.
Did any of the hot milk spill on you?” Stella’s concern was immediate.
“I should've reminded Miss Padilla to handle with care,” Erin chimed in, her voice laced with worry.
Stella reassured her, “Honestly, I'm alright.
But Devyn was insistent, her apologies spilling out.
“This is on me.
I'm really sorry.
To calm the palpable tension, Stella offered a gentle smile.
“Seriously, it’s fine.
I'll just slip into something else.
Could you givea hand, Erin? This injury makes it a bit of a challenge.
With the laptop now off, Stella and Erin hurried out.
The study’s door clicked shut.
Devyn lingered for a heartbeat, then sprang into action, darting to Stella’s laptop.
She booted it up to find it locked behind a password.
Guess after guess-birthdays, special dates-all incorrect.
Her glances darted to the door, the fear of being caught sending a rush of adrenaline through her.
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Fingers trembling, palms slick with sweat, she knew this was her sole opportunity.
Discovery was not an option-it would spell disaster.
Her anxiety peaked, an internal chaos matching her frantic keystrokes.
Taking a moment to collect her thoughts, she tried one last time, typing in the date Stella started with Prosperity
Group.
The screen flashed-access granted.
Success washed over her in a silent wave of relief.
Devyn let out a sigh of relief.
It felt as though luck was on her side.
She quickly plugged the USB flash drive into Stella’s laptop, anticipation mounting as the progress bar slowly
advanced.
Suddenly, the sound of approaching footsteps shattered her calm, causing her heart to leap into her throat
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