Stella smirked as she approached, leaning in close to Jaylene's ear.

" Remember the tree in my office?" Jaylene was caught off guard, her eyes widening in shock.

Stella narrowed her eyes, her words deliberate.

"You know about it, and so do I.

Are you going to own up to it, or should I share it for everyone to hear?" Jaylene's horror was evident in her expression, shocked that Stella had found the bug, especially since she had planted one in her office as well.

She and Julia often spoke freely in the office, oblivious to potential eavesdroppers.

The realization of how much Stella might have heard sent a chill down her spine, her face growing paler.

Just as her resolve was about to crumble, Darcie's voice cut through the tension.

"Stella, Jaylene, what's going on?" Jaylene was on the verge of confessing, but upon hearing Darcie's voice, she hesitated.

Seeing a way out, she called out, "Mom!" Stella clicked her tongue, the timing couldn't have been more perfect.

a polite smile and greeted

"Hello, Ms.

pausing to look around

are here chatting away without even having eaten?" Stella chimed in,

so I was curious." Jaylene wanted to protest, but seeing Stella gesturing with her

out that Stella had

that true?" Darcie

you do that?" Jaylene

once, but I didn't

know

Ms.

deliberately

I misinterpret something?" Jaylene

at her,

Jaylene did this? I've always

staff member today, I won't tolerate it." Stella remained

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