Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 124 She Must Be Fired

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At first, I assumed that someone had deliberately used fake Ice and Fire jewelry to sabotage Eclipse Group. But as the investigation progressed, it became clear that the problem lay within our own Ice and Fire products.

“Do we know why these pieces contain radioactive elements?” Caden asked, flipping through the papers in his hands, his voice sharp and focused.

Yale shook his head. “Not yet. But there’s something strange. All the defective pieces came from Fostrau, and they trace back to a Fostrau factory.”

I paused to think, then grabbed my phone to call the inspector handling Fostrau’s products. “Rosaline here. Have we got any test results yet?”

“Ms. Sinclair, yes. I’ve arranged for the testing, and the results should be ready soon,” the voice on the other end replied.

“Let me know immediately once you have them.”

“Of course, no problem!”

Thung up and turned to Caden. “It’s likely that the issue started at Fostrau. But it could also be a

coincidence–maybe these pieces were made there, and then someone altered them to frame us.”

Before Caden could respond, the door to the office swung open, and Eleanor stormed in, with Queenie

close behind.

are you doing here?” Caden’s brow

walked straight to me and

look at this!”

screamed about Ice and Fire jewelry containing radioactive materials.

up straight. “Eleanor, we’re

before–you’re a walking disaster. This mess is because of you. You’ve caused Eclipse Group all this

wasn’t concerned about Eclipse Group’s reputation; she just wanted to use this as an excuse

the investigation isn’t even finished yet. The truth is still unknown, and you’re already jumping to conclusions. Isn’t that a bit rash?”

narrowed. “You’re the one in charge of Ice and Fire, right? Now it’s causing problems. Doesn’t that make

chimed in. “Aunt Eleanor’s right. Rosaline, if you have any decency left, you should resign. Don’t wait for them

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and my boss. Now that Ice and Fire is in trouble

drained of color. Realizing she had no answer to that, she turned to Caden. “Caden, look at her! You

Caden said, his patience running out. He loosened his tie, stood up, and walked to the door. He opened it and said firmly, “We need to continue the meeting. You and Queenie can

her voice. “Rosaline’s messing everything up. If she keeps this up,

the same pack, it doesn’t

went pale, realizing she had crossed a line. She clamped her mouth shut, not daring to say