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

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

photos? Do you realize your current

to hear her

situation?” In the dim light, the man’s expression was unclear,

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 now I just want to be close

wavered, and as she looked at the man’s gloomy face, she gradually calmed down, her

not what I

discovered, afraid that all our years of planning will be ruined

you love her and miss

show it whenever you see

worried you might slip and say something that would reveal the truth to her.” Seeing the man remain silent, Darcie’s tone softened

like you when you were

been raised by Wenham, believing he’s

her real father is someone who came back from the dead, she won’t be able to handle

intended for her to know me, did you?” Darcie

you? The money you exchanged your life for was only enough

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

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