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Shake their confidence
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Leo sensed a wave of agitation building within Charlie, a tempest of emotions threatening to break loose. Instinctively, he reached out and gently clasped Charlie's quivering hand in his own, a silent gesture of reassurance.

"You need to calm your nerves, Charlie," Leo urged, his voice a soothing balm amidst the storm of emotions. "I understand the gravity of the situation, but we must proceed with caution. If we aren't careful, there's a possibility that they may leak the sensitive contents online for the world to see."

With a steadying tone, Leo attempted to guide Charlie’s turbulent thoughts back to a place of composure, hoping to quell the rising tide of panic that threatened to overwhelm them both.

Leo's pleading words danced in the air like an invisible symphony, a melody of reason and caution, attempting to diffuse the tension that hung heavy in the room. He could see the turmoil bubbling within Charlie, a storm of conflicting emotions threatening to unleash chaos. Sensing the
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