Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 192 Real Identity

Harvey's disappearance had left the investigation at an impasse. I was at my wit's end when Alex suddenly sought me out.

"I know exactly what you're up to, Jane," Alex stated coldly after summoning me into his office. His eyes bore into me as if they carried a hidden malice. "You know why I promoted you to team leader, right?"

I maintained a stoic demeanor, prompting him to elaborate.

"I possess the power to appoint anyone I choose to this position. It would've taken

you years to rise to this role based on your qualifications. If we work together and you obediently do as I say, you'll be rewarded greatly. I advise against any counterproductive resistance."

I looked at Alex's repulsive face and scoffed, asking, "Is that the argument you used to convince Harvey? I take it that the previous team leader got demoted because he didn't want to go along with your way of doing things, right?"

"You're quite a sharp one," Alex remarked as he closed the distance between us. His lips curled into a grin, and the coldness in his eyes betrayed his true feelings. "Is this your way of saying that you agree to my proposal?"

I shook my head and replied, "I'd never agree to it. I mean, you're essentially bribing me with my family's money, and I don't see how that's going to work."

bewildered. It wasn't long before his eyes widened in surprise as he asked tentatively, "You're the heiress

nodded and said somewhat sarcastically, "We've met more than once, so it's honestly surprising you didn't recognize me sooner. I

raised my hands and clapped once. In an instant, the police officers outside surged into the

into it-Alex had risen through

the office, Alex turned to stare at me in

said with a

more than a disposable pawn to Alex. I investigated Harvey's whereabouts only tomislead Alex. It

anger and disbelief on his face as he snapped, "What did I ever do to you? How could you do

"Who doesn't want more money, Mr. Jack? What you offered me was a pittance. It was nothing compared to what I could

away, saying, "It doesn't matter how much you have as it'll all

not only bad at picking good projects,

turned grim as he hissed the words, "You're pushing it,

turning to

had repercussions for his entire team. In the span of