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.

it didn't last long. The last night's events crept back into

froze, and fear washed over her. Thea thought, "What on

to deal with Nicolas civilly was 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

taken down quickly, it had already

she could hear whispers linking her name to being a "desperate follower." Under normal circumstances, Thea would never tolerate

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

were saying

men in suits

barely glanced their

before she could escape, Madelyn rushed forward and 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 they'd

looked at Madelyn, her gaze cold. "You're

was mine, sure. However, it only covered the interior design, the event schedule, and the budget.

a yacht before and persuaded Jake to get one. Now, that couldn't have been me,

to remain calm. But her attempt at composure didn't last

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

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