Bogus Billionaire by Shining Riviera

Chapter 148)

Lia’s words were directed at Caroline. She was clearly saying that Caroline had no manners and didn’t deserve Kirk.

Caroline smiled patiently. When she spoke, her tone was gentle, but it contained a chilling hint of pressure. “Mrs. Mendeley, we haven’t uncovered the truth yet, so you better not talk too much. Otherwise, it might backfire on you.‘

Lia feared Kirk and Ivan, so she didn’t dare to act impudently. Still, she didn’t care about Caroline

at all.

Upon seeing Caroline still had the gall to refute, Lia’s expression darkened.

She didn’t care about her status or seniority anymore. She retorted, “What do you mean by that? Avery’s concept draft is on your USB drive! I’ve met plenty of stubborn people, but I’ve never met

someone as stubborn as you.”

At this moment, Avery, who had been sobbing, said weakly, “Mom, that USB drive really isn’t hers.”

“Avery, why are you still defending her at a time like this…”

“Mom, that’s my USB drive.” Avery frowned, about to cry again. “I only found out that my USB

drive was stolen after my concept drafts were leaked.”

Lia said, “Why are you only telling us such an important thing now? That means that she stole

your USB drive and gave the concept drafts to a rival company. It all makes sense now.”

Caroline turned to Lia and said calmly, “I’ve only interacted with Ms. Mendeley a few times. This is

one of them, and the other was in the restaurant’s private room earlier.

“Let me ask you. If you’re saying I stole the USB drive, when would I have had the time to steal it?”

Lia was speechless. Ivan thought that this situation was outrageous as well.

silence in

eyes. Right now, she was like a tough flower,

a storm. She didn’t back down in

tears. “I really don’t want to

feel bad for wasting everyone’s time on a small

Caroline would have applauded Avery for her strategic withdrawal

she heard Kirk’s magnetic voice behind her. “It’s better to

bottom of things.

that, Kirk stood up and walked

he was going to

long hair concealing the smile

quickly patted her shoulder and tried to comfort

Avery! With Kirk here, everything will become clearer. When that time comes, the one who’s responsible will pay

remained silent, not bothering to argue

her back to her mother, secretly bubbling with joy. She wanted Kirk to investigate it.

returned to

asked someone to get the restaurant’s surveillance footage.”

before looking

all day. If she really did something, she could only have done it at the restaurant. We’ll know the truth after we get those surveillance

call Caroline his wife. Yet a faint smile played on her lips at the thought of how

later, Charles brought the surveillance footage to their

surprised to see Charles. She asked, “You’re here

a smile, “I go wherever

seemed like Morrison

would kill to join their company.

urged, unable to wait any longer.

over

his chin slightly, signaling for Charles to play

his boss‘ orders, Charles turned on the TV. Soon, footage of the restaurant that night

on the screen.

surveillance cameras in the common areas,

chance to make a move there. So, there was no need to look into what happened in the private

Caroline and Avery going to the bathroom together. Both of them had taken

the two were about to reach the bathroom