Chapter 57

Chapter

57

Nicolas' eyes flashed dangerously. Then he said, "It's not aimed at Jake. It's aimed at the Hendrix family.

For years, our family funded the alumni gatherings. The goal was to recruit top talent, but we kept it low-key.

"This time, my older brother insisted on taking the reins and handed it over to his equally incompetent son.

They made it so flashy, practically begging the world to take notice. I expected some trouble, but I never thought it would go this far" Darwin lowered his voice, asking. "Mr. Hendris, should we keep investigating

"Of course Nicolas nodded.

After a good night's sleep. Thea felt much better. The sunlight streaming through the window was brilliant, and she almost felt happy.

last night's events

washed over her. Thea thought,

already progress. Besides, about what happened last night. Nicolas had crossed a line. Thea sighed internally. I owe him my life. I should apologize properly when I get a

it had already been

she arrived at work, Thea noticed the odd looks her coworkers were giving her. As she passed by, she could hear

could think about was what happened the night before. She didn't have the energy to care

were saying

she approached her office, Thea saw a large group of men in suits down the hallway. Leading them was none other

involved. She barely glanced their way before turning

grabbed her wrist, her voice anxious. "It's her! She wrote the proposal. She's definitely involved in what happened. It has nothing to do with Jake or me." Thea had expected that the incident would prompt an investigation from headquarters. But she hadn't imagined

cold. "You're really terrible at lying, you

only covered the interior design, the

heard some rumors. Someone said they'd never been on a yacht before and persuaded Jake to get

remain calm. But her attempt at composure didn't last long as tears

Thea, I know you've always looked down on me because of where I'm from, but you can't just accuse me like

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