Chapter 400

James cleared his throat with a hint of formality. “Alright.”

should be heading out, Mirabella said, giving a casual wave as she stood up.

James rose to his feet, his movements measured and calm. “Let me walk you out.”

No need, Mirabella replied with a shake of her head, already sidestepping him to make her exit.

Her slippers betrayed her, catching on the rug and causing her to stagger. Before she could regain her. balance, a firm grip encircled her arm, steadying her. “Watch your step,” came a deep voice from above.

Lifting her gaze, Mirabella locked eyes with James‘ penetrating stare. She paused momentarily, then straightened up. “Thanks.”

James let go, the very picture of a gentleman. “No problem at all.”

“Off I go,” she declared, this time with noticeably more care. A few steps later, she ran into Curtis, who emerged clutching his laptop. He offered her a polite nod in greeting.

she passed by Curtis, a glimpse of his laptop screen made her hesitate. She

her scrutiny, looked up with a quizzical expression. “Ms.

pointed at his screen.

for the flickering characters. Curtis‘ mouth twitched in a wry smile. Not everyone was a tech wizard, and he didn’t bother to

gaze, her expression neutral, and continued toward the front door.

gone, Curtis, with a laptop in his arms,

“Still trying to

screen, grunted in affirmation. “Whoever this ‘Y‘ is,

tapped his fingers idly on his knee. “If it were easy to crack,

stung by the truth in James‘ words, too embarrassed to admit that after

been glued to his phone, suddenly chimed in. “Just got a message. Donald’s

his cheeks twitching. “Who did you

“I hope he hasn’t noticed his favorite

turned to his boss. “Boss, I request a transfer to Antarctica. Effective immediately.”

lips twisted. “That’s

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