Archie lowered his head and let out a perfectly executed sigh, his face filled with guilt. “Talled at the map I lost it while I was unconscious”

the task Mr.

1. r. Russell entrusted me with. The box containing the

His explanation was logical and seamless.

Stanley nodded, patting Archie on the shoulder in a reassuring manner. “You did your best. Mr. Russell won’t blame you.”

“But….” Stanley’s tone suddenly shifted. “How do you know there was a map inside that box?”

Archie’s eyes flickered, but he kept his head bowed, revealing nothing on his face.

Damn it. He had slipped up!

Archie’s mind raced as he tried to come up with a reasonable excuse to cover this oversight. However, before he could form a coherent response, Stanley moved past the topic. “Let’s go and see Mr. Russell.”

slightly ajar door was pushed open, and Stanley strode

dominated by black

medical team was present, monitoring Stephan’s condition and recording even the

in and asked,

and replied, “Soon, Once this cound of medication is administered,

“Alright”

reliet, and for the first time, a genuine smile appeared on his face.

trouble at all,” the elderly doctor replied, waving dismissively. The other team members also shook their heads. For this assignment, the compensation from the Russell family was astronomical, enough to fund their laboratory’s research for years. Eaming

turned to glance at Archie and said, “We’ve seen what we needed to. Let’s go. When Mr. Russell wakes up,

noticed the subtle way Archie clenched his

at most? This was

to ensure that Stephan remained asleep forever, all his painstaking planning

a child with her to solidify their bond. He was only one

couldn’t afford to

me, so this can be my way of atoning for my Incompetence. Stanley, you go take care of your

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