Chapter 121 Edwin

"Those humans are all problematic," Leo said, leaning back in his chair with an air of superiority about him. "This is why I don't like to hire them. Nothing but trouble, if you ask me."

I bit back a sharp retort, reminding myself to stay calm. I wanted them both here before I said anything. I wanted to see the looks on both of their faces when they realized that they had been found out. Finally, the door opened with a soft click, and Linda sauntered in. Her usual haughty demeanor was on full display, like a fox in a hen house. The scent of her expensive perfume filled the air, almost cloying in its intensity. She strode into the center of the room, clearly trying not to smirk.

"You wanted to see me, Mr. Brooks?" she asked, her voice sickeningly sweet. Her eyes darted between Leo and me, a flicker of uncertainty crossing her face for the briefest of moments before she quickly masked it with a smile.

"Sit down, Linda," I said, gesturing to the empty chair beside Leg. My voice was level, betraying none of the anger that was simmering just beneath the surface.

As she took her seat, crossing her legs primly, 1 leaned forward and folded my hands on the glass top of my desk.

"I've called you I both here because we need to discuss some recent events."

Leo's smile widened, his eyes glinting with something I could only assume was barely contained malice. "Right. Audrey's... disgraceful behavior."

"Actually," I said, my voice hardening as I fixed him with a steely gaze, "it's about your disgraceful behavior,"

Their faces fell almost simultaneously, the change so dramatic it might have been comical under different circumstances. Linda's confident smile faltered, her perfectly manicured nails digging into the armrests of her chair. Leo's brow furrowed in confusion, that infuriatingly smug expression sliding off his face like melting wax.

"I'm... I'm not sure I understand," Leo said slowly, "Our disgraceful behavior? The girl painted slurs all over her-

"Let me be clear," I interrupted, holding up my hand to stop him. "I know about your arrangement with Mr. Black. I know about your plans to harass and frame Miss Thatcher. Every detail, every manipulated piece of evidence, every 'accident you orchestrated. So let's not waste any time on your meaningless drivel."

Linda's face paled, her usual composure cracking. "Mr. Brooks, I don't know what you're talking about-

"Save it," I cut her off, my patience wearing thin. "I have proof. Emails, financial records, everything. Did you really think you could get away with tormenting a human intern and I wouldn't find out? What did you even seek to gain from this other than embarrassing yourself?"

his face flushing red. "Now wait

chair. The sudden movement made them both flinch Leo looked like he might vomit, and Linda's

all they wanted, but Audrey... I'd had enough of this I was tired of seeing the

"And you're banned from this building. I've already called security to escort you out." 13:02 Wed,

Chapter 121

floor. "You... You can't do this! My father.. He's rich. Very rich.

is my company, and I will not tolerate

and two burly security guards entered. Leo, seeing where this was headed, stood up so quickly that his

voice trembling even as he tried to appear calm by smoothing down his shirt,

to the security guards. I nodded to one of them, who

so quietly. As one of the guards took her arm,

a moment, my heart rate s***ng, then turned to the guard.

this."

back to Linda, fighting to keep my expression neutral. "What exactly are you implying?" She smirked, clearly thinking she had the upper hand. Her posture straightened, confidence returning to her stance. "Max saw you and Audrey together on New Year's Eve. It's obvious you slept

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studying her. I had expected something like this-expected her to try to find something to use

with to physically injure a student at the masquerade?” Linda's smug expression faltered, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. "I. I

there the night Max put tear gas in the vents And I know you were the gray wolf who chased Audrey. Did you think I wouldn't find

all of her earlier confidence evaporating. She almost seemed to shrink in my shadow

hardly more than a whisper now. "It's just your word against mine." "Can't "I leaned forward, gesturing to her pant leg. "Show me your leg, Linda." Her eyes widened into saucers. "What? No! You p***rt!" she sputtered, taking a

calmly, leaning back on my desk. The one with the scar

out of water. I could practically hear the gears turning in her head. her snakelike eyes darting around as if to search for a way out of this.

slowly, reluctantly, she lifted her pant leg.. And revealed a

satisfied. "Your crimes could be punishable with prison time-attacking a fellow student, conspiring to place tear gas in the vents, and let's not

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