Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 57

Chapter 57 An Apology

The police had solid evidence, leaving Lily no room to argue, The fact that Harman Group's project was using Emma's designs made it impossible to deny. Her previous collaborators could also testify that these were designs that she had submitted before. Lily cried patifully at the police station, but I remained expressionless.

Leonard was pacing around like a trapped animal, frantically calling the Harmon Group's lawyer to get Lily out on bail. After hanging up, he glared at me and asked angrily, "va how could you be so cruel?"

"Not as cruel as your mistress stealing trade secrets," I shot back and rolled my eyes while holding Emma back, who was on the verge of shouting.

Leonard rubbed his temples, not even bothering to argue. It was clear he believed Lily was capable of doing something like this. I couldn't understand his logic. He knew the boundaries in this industry, so how could he let Lily run wild like this?

I lowered my gaze, ignoring him as he continued to fume. Eventually, the police intervened.

"Sir, your assistant has indeed stolen trade secrets. I suggest you refrain from threatening the complainant," the officer said, casting a weary glance at me. "Especially since the complainant is your wide."

at the wife's friend didn't seem like a mere business dispute

in seemed that our troubles were already well-known among the police. The story of a mistress stealing the designs at the but more like a personal vendetta

I looked at Leonard without emotion. "Emma is the real complainant here. These designs are hers and don't belong to her company."

After all, cooperating with the investigation could reduce her

time was almost certain. While this might

Emma, it was still significant. If evaluated at market value, the stolen project

arrived, he looked noticeably police

to talk to the police. I wasn't sure what they discussed, but

as we entered the interrogation room, Lily burst into

frame me. Nate

jealous of our relationship and is trying to set me up. You can't believe

designs. And she played the role of a self-sacrificing woman, willing to do anything for the company, which only made her seem

that video, right? if you're so sure I'm framing you, go ahead and sue me. Stop I couldn't stand

laying out how Lily had orchestrated it all. He

this evidence, Lily had no choice but to beg Leonard

approached Emma and me, he looked annoyed but swallowed his pride for

Emma, We need

"Eva, are you okay?"

and rushed over, stepping

Are you trying to use your power to

Mr. Harmon?"

for everyone. Il Emma sues the Harmon Group, her career could be over." "Leonard, are you admitting that you ordered Lily