Elizabeth ced the three cups of coffee on the table.


    As she positioned the final cup before Ste, she purposefully poured its contents.


    Ste attempted to evade it, yet her efforts proved futile as the ck Liquid sttered onto her garments.


    Elizabeth let out a piercing scream, feigning panic as she eximed, “Forgive me.


    Why do I disy such recklessness?”


    Seizing the moment, she hastily proffered a tissue under the guise of assistance, all the while covertly eyeing Ste’s bag, intending to swap the hair inside.


    Ste grimaced, attempting to evade Elizabeth’s aid.


    “No need, I can manage.


    ”


    Yet Elizabeth persisted, feigning remorse.


    “I insist, it’s entirely my fault.


    Your clothes are soiled.


    What can I do to rectify this?”


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    While attention was focused on Ste’s garments, Elizabeth discreetly maneuvered to Ste’s bag and deftly exchanged the hair inside with her prepared ones.


    With a relieved exhale, she discarded the tissue onto the table.


    A smirk yed on her Lips.


    After some time psed, Ste’s attire was almost dried, although the coffee stains remained.


    Be resumed her seat, knitting her brows as she reproached Elizabeth, “How could you mishandle something as simple as fetching a cup of coffee?”


    “Yes, yes, it’s all my fault,” Elizabeth replied nonchntly.


    The hair exchange had been executed, and she no longer felt inclined to feign politeness.


    “Mom, considering your health, lingering in the chill isn’t advisable.


    Let’s return.


    ”


    Following her statement, she leveled a frigid gaze at Ste before departing with Be.


    Observing the stains on Ste’s attire with concern, Be inquired, “Ste, is it okay for you to depart in this state? Would you Like me to procure new attire for you from the nearby shopping mall?”


    Focused on rushing back for a paternity test, Ste remained oblivious to Elizabeth’s shifting demeanor.


    Yet, she found sce in Be’s care.


    “It’s inconsequential.


    Spare attire awaits me at my office.


    I’ll simply retrieve it there.


    I appreciate your assistance today.


    Now, do ensure to return home and rest adequately.


    ”


    Finally, Be experienced a slight sense of relief.


    After bidding farewell, Ste hastened back to Prosperity Group.


    In Matthew’s office, Cordell awaited, already positioned.


    Ste presented the retrieved hair to Cordell, her tone grave as she implored, “Assist me with this matter.


    Once you have the findings, promptly notify me.


    ”


    While anyone could have managed it, Matthew took the precaution of summoning Cordell to ensure wless execution.


    After securing the hair in a specialized pouch for preservation, Cordell affirmed earnestly, “Rest assured.


    I’ll alert you upon obtaining the results.


    ”


    Matthew nodded subtly, asserting, “The fewer individuals privy to this, the safer.


    Keep it discreet.


    ”


    “Understood,” Cordell promptly concurred.