CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1614

There was praise, of course, but also criticism. However, the damage was undeniably minimized. Since he was no longer a lawyer, the issue of lawyers not being allowed to engage in commerce was no longer a point of contention. Meanwhile, the demolition of the old district's buildings had finally begun.

Unexpectedly, there was also progress in the investigation into who had been orchestrating Daniel's provocations.

"Daniel's been spotted frequenting a casino. Someone saw him withdraw a large amount of cash. I suspect the person behind all this didn't use digital transfers. They dealt in cash," Jamie speculated during a team meeting. The assistant nodded silently, considering the possibility.

Then he turned and found Ben's sharp gaze fixed on him.

Ben pointed a finger directly at him, his expression making it clear what he wanted. The assistant froze, bewildered. "Me again?"

Under Ben's authoritative glare, the assistant could only nod reluctantly. As he lamented his bad luck, Jamie cut in, "I can go too. I'm the one who uncovered this lead, so it'll be easier for me to follow up."

Ben frowned slightly, his displeasure evident.

Just as Jamie began mentally preparing an argument to convince him, he surprised her by agreeing. "Don't dig too deep. Find out what you can, and if you can't, just bring him back."

The authoritative tone left Jamie momentarily speechless. She glanced at him, noting how quickly he had stepped into his new role since leaving his legal career behind.

and the assistant headed out to investigate. Surprisingly, things progressed smoothly. At

at a local swimming facility, used for temporary storage. When they arrived, Daniel was hunched over, counting the money in an obviously suspicious manner. They didn't even need to

Daniel tried denying everything. "I don't know who you're talking about. I've

Jamie questioned. "Then how did you two

contacted me

negotiated

strapped for cash at

what he wanted wasn't too difficult,

cash retrieved from the locker. There were stacks of bills, easily

it wasn't his first time accessing that locker. The total sum must have

significant.

had refused the compensation offered by Lucas Corporation. He had been too busy stirring up trouble for a much bigger

was

no room to

погос

laying out the details. The company's legal team stepped in, ensuring that the confiscated funds would go to Daniel's ailing

for Daniel, with charges of inciting unrest and a record of other offenses, he was sentenced to three

felt an uplifting sense