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.

long. The last night's events crept back into her mind

smile on her face froze, and fear washed over her. Thea thought,

already progress. Besides, about what happened last night. Nicolas had crossed a line. Thea sighed internally.

taken down quickly, it had already been seen by too

work, Thea noticed the odd looks her coworkers were giving her. As she passed by, she could hear whispers linking her name

Thea could think about was what happened the night before.

were saying

of men in suits down the hallway. Leading them was none other than Madelyn, but

want to get involved. She barely glanced their

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 try to drag her

her gaze cold. "You're really terrible at lying,

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

locking onto Madelyn. "I heard some rumors. Someone said they'd never been on a yacht before and persuaded Jake to get one. Now, that couldn't

struggling to remain calm. But her attempt at composure didn't last long as tears started rolling

Thea, I know you've always looked down on me because of where

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