CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR – KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN

Over the next few days, Rebecca and Zaya took turns keeping a close eye on Elena. They noticed small things – how she always seemed to linger in the storage areas a bit longer than necessary, how she often left work with a suspiciously full bag. Their breakthrough came on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Rebecca was pretending to clean tables near the storage room when she saw Elena slip inside, looking furtively over her shoulder. Without hesitation, Rebecca texted Zaya and quietly followed. Through the partially open door, Rebecca watched in shock as Elena efficiently packed a large quantity of high-end coffee beans and chocolates into a duffel bag. The thief was so focused on her task that she didn't notice Rebecca and Zaya entering the room. "Elena," Rebecca said quietly, causing the woman to whirl around, her face pale with shock. "What are you doing?" Elena's eyes darted between Rebecca, Zaya, and the incriminating bag at her feet. "I... I can explain," she stammered, but the guilt