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Ruby nodded in understanding. "Alright, I understand. Thank you."

Paul stood up after she spoke. "I still have some work to finish. I'll take my leave now."

Once Paul left, Ruby gazed at the box in her hands, feeling puzzled.

She pondered over it for a moment before trying her birthday as the password, but it didn't work. She tried several other possible passwords related to Sullivan, but each attempt resulted in an error.

Eventually, after too many incorrect tries, the lock disabled itself for two hours.

Unable to think of any other possibilities, she decided to set the box aside for now and left the café.

News of the Sumner Group's alleged use of substandard construction materials had begun to spread quietly within the company.

Huxley was in the middle of a meeting with his team to discuss next month's work plans when his assistant suddenly rushed over.

"Mr. Lightner, y-you need to see this!" the assistant exclaimed, handing him a phone.

Huxley's face darkened as he read
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