At the moment, he no longer wanted to hide anything, nor did it seem worth it.

"Mr. Quimby, there's something else... I'd like to come clean about."

Daniel shifted slightly. He had anticipated this move from Leroy. Now that their mentor-mentee relationship was broken beyond repair, Leroy had no reason to protect Amanda any longer.

"During Amanda's tenure as the editor-in-chief of the Cumulus Morning Post, she accepted bribes multiple times. She facilitated false advertising for some shell companies and published fake news...

"And these companies profited immensely from this deceitful promotion. Eventually, they fled with the money, leaving the creditors high and dry. Some people even lost everything and resorted to suicide."

Daniel's brows were furrowed. "So, no one has held her accountable over all these years?"

"She was skilled in handling public relations, and she made sure not to leave any incriminating evidence after the deed. I am the only one who knows the details of these deals."

When Leroy looked at him again, there was a newfound determination in his eyes.

with undue leniency... Now, it's not only

Daniel's tone was scornful. "Leroy, if she hadn't attempted to deceive you, how long were you planning to keep all this

"Mr. Quimby..."

and you turned a blind eye to it! Are people like

stood frozen in place,

everything!" Daniel glared at him. "Don't even

everything, Daniel dragged his weary body back to the hotel in the evening. Inside, a subtle fragrance filled

by the French windows, so

as he saw her, all the weariness that had burdened him vanished. He walked over and crouched down in front of her. Startled,

you

too focused." Daniel chuckled.

to her and

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