Chapter 2274

Darcie looked away and asked, “Is there power downstairs?”

Someone replied, “Yes, it seems only our floor is affected.”

Darcie glanced at the surveillance camera above and said calmly, “Call someone to check it out. Everyone else, go back to your workstations.”

She then looked at Jaylene. “You should go too. Don’t forget to review the materials I gave you. I’ll be testing you.”

Jaylene pouted and said softly, “I know, Mom.”

After everyone left, Darcie glanced around and pursed her lips before heading to the stairwell.

The stairwell had no windows, and there was a faint smell of smoke. The sensor light didn’t turn on, leaving the area dimly lit. As soon as Darcie entered, she saw someone standing against the wall on the stairs, holding a cigarette.

She closed the stairwell door and hissed, “This is the company. Are you out of your mind?”

“If I didn’t, the cameras would have caught me. How would you explain that?” The man’s voice was deep and raspy, tinged with sarcasm.

Darcie’s