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As they walked, Olivia couldn't help but feel a sense of relief mixed with apprehension. The Mistress' accident had caught her unprepared, and she knew her boss would be boiling with anger. Olivia couldn't bear to see her boss's sad face or disappointment in her.
The thought of finding a solution to the case with the help of the retired detective filled Olivia with a glimmer of hope. She knew it would be a difficult task, but she was determined to see it through to the end.
As they reached their destination, Olivia and Penelope parted ways, both eager to see what the next day would bring.
Olivia knew that she needed to prepare for the meeting with the retired detective, so she spent the rest of the evening poring over the details of the case.
She couldn't shake off the feeling of apprehension, though. The Mistress' accident case was a complicated one, and there were too many unanswered questions.