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First stop was Edgar’s office.

Clarabelle took a deep breath, steeling herself as she approached Edgar’s office. She knocked softly, the sound barely penetrating the tension of the day. After a moment, Edgar’s muffled voice called from within, “Come in.”

Pushing the door open, she stepped inside to find Edgar, Ms. Abbott, and Jake huddled around a stack of papers. The air was thick with unease, their whispered conversations abruptly silenced as she entered.

Edgar looked up, irritation flashing in his eyes. “Clarabelle,” he said, clearly surprised to see her. “What do you want?”

Clarabelle squared her shoulders, trying to project confidence. “Mr. Falck has requested your presence in his office. Immediately.”

Ms. Abbott’s brows shot up, her surprise evident. “Now? He expects all of us?”

“Yes,” Clarabelle replied firmly, meeting each of their gazes. “All of you. He wants to speak with you… now.”

A heavy silence hung in the air as the three exchanged uneasy glances. Edgar scoffed, a
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