Darcie looked away and asked, “Is there power downstairs?” Someone replied, “Yes, it seems only our floor is affected.” Darcie glanced at the surveillance camera above and said calmly, “ Call someone to check it out.

Everyone else, go back to your workstations.” She then looked at Jaylene.

“You should go too.

Don’t forget to review the materials I gave you.

I’ll be testing you.” Jaylene pouted and said softly, “I know, Mom.” After everyone left, Darcie glanced around and pursed her lips before heading to the stairwell.

The stairwell had no windows, and there was a faint smell of smoke.

The sensor light didn’t turn on, leaving the area dimly lit.

As soon as Darcie entered, she saw someone standing against the wall on the stairs, holding a cigarette.

She closed the stairwell door and hissed, “This is the company.

Are you out of your mind?” “Tf I didn’t, the cameras would have caught me.

How would you explain that?” The man’s voice was deep and raspy, tinged with sarcasm.

Darcie’s face darkened.

came here on

think to inform me?” The man’s voice was

to see my daughter.” Darcie was furious, her voice low but filled

Do you realize your current situation?” “Photos and videos aren’t the same as

to hear her voice, see her

In the dim light,

got what you wanted, do you find my presence unnecessary? If it wasn’t for you and our child, do you think I'd be in this situation? Have I ever complained? I’ve sacrificed everything, and

Darcie’s expression wavered, and as she looked

not what I

all our years

you love her

eyes show it whenever you

just worried you might slip and say something that would reveal the truth to her.” Seeing

when you were young,

been raised by Wenham, believing he’s her

dead, she won’t be able to handle it.” The man didn’t respond for a long

said, “You never intended for her to know me, did you?” Darcie

was only enough for me

pregnant, I couldn’t afford proper nutrition, and after she was born, I couldn’t

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