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As the clock dwindled down to one hour left in my allotted time, panic slowly set in. With only two orders incoming, I fought against the ticking clock. Finally, after driving around and hoping for one last order, I heard the glorious notification chime of a new DoorDash order just before my time expired.
Mission Accomplished
After precisely 36 hours, I caught my breath and calculated my earnings: $554.24. I had achieved my goal, surpassing the $500 mark by a razor-thin margin. The challenge was intensely close, reinforcing the necessity of swift, strategic decision-making when time is of the essence.