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Chapter 17

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Kiara’s POV

I hasten my steps, heading towards my office. Miriam was already in her office. “Good morning Kiara” she greeted, with a knowing smile.

My mind raced faster to what she might have done but I managed to fake a smile, “good morning Miriam.’

I opened my office door and slammed it shut, rushing straight to my drawers, opening them one by one. Just by the first glance, I could see that my files were intact. I flipped through each document, checking for missing pages or misplaced papers. But everything seemed untouched.

If everything is complete,then I guess I'm safe. But I doubt if Miriam sneaked in here for nothing.

I pulled out my chair and turned on my laptop. As the screen lit up, I immediately sensed something was off. The trackpad was slightly smudged, as though someone else had touched it.

A strange feeling twisted in my gut.

Could it be Leo? He was the last person in my office before I left last night. But why would he go through my things?

My heart pounded as I navigat
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