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antically searched through Oliver's digital f

g to open it prompted a request for a password. Frustration mounted. How was she supposed to prepa

the lion's den; it felt like be

ne buzzed. It was

s gig going? Spill the tea! ☕ Did

led. Joyce's enthusiasm was a small ra

I met him. And his very... elegant associa

the Nightingale file. Maybe Eleanor could help with the p

h startup. Emily meticulously organized the financial projections and key personnel pr

he disastrous image of Joyce's "puddle" flashed in her mind, making her chuckle.

iver's study and

it. Emily observed him, a strange mix of curiosity and trepidation swirling

so a weariness in the lines around his eyes that hinted

ed his attention to her, h

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," Emily said, hand

his brow furrowing slightly bef

his face, and Emily felt a tiny spark of satis

stated, standing up. "Vivi

ked through the opulent mansion, she couldn't help but fe

eur opened the door, and Oliver gestured for her to enter first. The ges

as now engrossed in his phone. He seemed completely oblivious to her presenc

name and led them to a secluded table. As they settled in, Emily felt a wave of nervousness. This

ing Emily's heart flutter slightly despite herself. "My mother seems to think y

e. "I am organized, efficient, and I pay attent

tion. A valuable commodity in my world. Tell m

certainly different from my usual responsibilities, Mr. Williams. There s

nd. "Ambiguity is often a deliberate tool,

t Emily couldn't quite de

r background and her work at WD financial inc. Emily found herself surprisingly at ease, answering honestly and dir

is reassignment, Miss Chen?"

tell him that his mother had practic

ms. An opportunity to broaden my skills

le. "A challenge. Interesting. Be careful what you wish f

contributing more than she expected, her financial insights proving valuable. Oliver listen

her first real encounter with Oliver Williams. He was intimidating, yes, but also surprisingly eng

kle the mystery of the Nightingale file.

e password for Mr. Williams's encr

iss Chen, I wouldn't know that. Mr. Wil

d internall

, "I did overhear Mrs. Williams mentioning something about

only lead she had. Back in her office, Emily racked her brain. Childhood lu

in their brief conversation – Oliver's late grandmother, wh

ng to him? It was a long shot, bu

aditional lullabies from a specific region in Europe – the same region w

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