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

recognize me sooner. I actually thought that you had recognized

raised my hands and clapped once. In an instant, the

already looked into it-Alex had risen through the ranks thanks to Jack. And seeing

sudden crowd in the office, Alex turned to stare at me in

and said with a smile, "It's a little surprise for

a disposable pawn to Alex. I investigated Harvey's

at Alex, a mix of anger and disbelief on his face as he snapped, "What did I ever do to

out, Alex chuckled bitterly and said, "Who doesn't want more money, Mr. Jack? What

I watched the police escort Alex away, saying, "It doesn't matter how much you have as it'll all have to go back to where

that, I turned to Jack and said, "Your judgment is really poor. You're not only bad at picking good projects, but you're also

grim as he hissed the

shrugged before turning

repercussions for his entire team. In the span