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.

The last night's events crept back

froze, and fear washed over her. Thea thought,

couldn't help it. The fact that she could even manage to deal with Nicolas civilly was already progress. Besides, about what happened last night. Nicolas had crossed

taken down quickly, it had already

she passed by, she could hear whispers linking her

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

were saying

saw a large group of men in suits down the hallway.

to get involved. She barely glanced their way before turning back to her

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."

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

design, the event schedule, and the budget. I

rumors. Someone said they'd never been on a yacht before and persuaded Jake to get one. Now, that couldn't have been me,

flashed in Madelyn's eyes briefly: She gripped her palms tightly, struggling to remain calm. But her attempt at composure didn't

Madelyn said softly, 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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