Ste knew Emery referred to Elizabeth and didn’t dwell on thement.


    She was unfamiliar with Emery and couldn’t figure out her intentions.


    Nheless, she acknowledged her thoughtfulness, responding, “I see.


    Thanks for letting me know.


    ”


    About to walk away, Ste was halted by Emery’s voice once more, cautioning, “You’d better be careful.


    ”


    Puzzled, Ste turned back, meeting Emery’s inscrutable gaze.


    “What do you mean by that?”


    Emery, leaving without a response, merely waved her hand and departed.


    Her crypticment lingered in Ste’s mind, puzzling her even as she joined Matthew in the car.


    Matthew, noticing her preupied look, gently inquired at a red light, “What’s on your mind? Is it work-rted?”


    Ste, snapping out of her reverie, ryed Emery’s warning to him.


    “Emery and I barely know each other, yet she warned me to be cautious around Elizabeth.


    What could she mean by that? Elizabeth only arrived at thepany today, and nothing significant has urred yet.


    ”


    Her difort was evident.


    The conclusion of their project loomed, and Ste hoped for noplications.


    Matthew pondered her concerns briefly.


    As the traffic light turned green and he resumed driving, he reassured her, “Focus entirely on the project and leave the minor distractions behind.


    I’ll pay more attention to anything rted to the clothing department.


    ”


    Comforted by his words, Ste rxed and then brought up another topic.


    “What about Emery? She used to work for Benny, and though I’ve considered letting her go, she hasn’t done anything to warrant dismissal.


    ”


    Matthew responded, devoid of emotion, “Emery has considerable knowledge of the Dorburn market.


    She’s capable enough to be the market manager right now.


    As long as she remains loyal to thepany, there’s no need to dismiss her.


    ”


    Their conversation continued as they approached Be’s ce.


    When the doorbell chimed, Be swung the door open.


    Her eyes widened in surprise at the sight of Ste.N?velDrama.Org content.


    “Ste, what brings you here?”


    Be ushered Ste and Matthew inside.


    Ste ced a set of health supplements on the table and settled in next to Be.


    Her face etched with worry, she said, “You mentioned you weren’t feeling well.


    We were concerned and came right over after work.


    ”


    Be’s lips curved into a reassuring smile.


    “It’s nothing major, just an old issue acting up.


    I’ve been getting headaches and remembering some weird thingstely…”


    She waved her hand dismissively.


    “Probably just need more rest or maybe it’s the new environment.


    Don’t worry about it.


    ”


    Ste’s eyes sparkled with sudden recognition.


    Be’s symptoms sounded all too familiar.


    Maintaining herposure, Ste said, “I used to recall bizarre images too.


    My doctor said it was due to memory loss from my car ident.


    ”


    With a hopeful look, she asked, “Did you go through something simr?”


    Be nodded in affirmation.


    “Yes, I had a car ident a while back.


    ”


    Ste’s excitement bubbled over, and she squeezed Matthew’s hand in anticipation.