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."

wasn't long before his eyes widened in surprise as he asked

sarcastically, "We've met more than once, so it's honestly surprising you didn't recognize

I raised my hands and clapped once. In an

face clouded with conflicting emotions. I had already looked into it-Alex had

the office, Alex turned to stare at me

with a smile, "It's a little surprise

pawn to Alex. I investigated Harvey's whereabouts only tomislead Alex. It was a

disbelief on his face as he snapped,

Alex chuckled bitterly and said, "Who doesn't want more money, Mr. Jack? What you offered me was a pittance. It was nothing compared to

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

and said, "Your judgment is really poor. You're not only bad at picking

he hissed the

shrugged before turning to

team. In the span