Chapter 148)

Lia’s words were directed at Caroline. She was clearly saying that Caroline had no manners and didn’t deserve Kirk.

Caroline smiled patiently. When she spoke, her tone was gentle, but it contained a chilling hint of pressure. “Mrs. Mendeley, we haven’t uncovered the truth yet, so you better not talk too much. Otherwise, it might backfire on you.‘

Lia feared Kirk and Ivan, so she didn’t dare to act impudently. Still, she didn’t care about Caroline

at all.

Upon seeing Caroline still had the gall to refute, Lia’s expression darkened.

She didn’t care about her status or seniority anymore. She retorted, “What do you mean by that? Avery’s concept draft is on your USB drive! I’ve met plenty of stubborn people, but I’ve never met

someone as stubborn as you.”

At this moment, Avery, who had been sobbing, said weakly, “Mom, that USB drive really isn’t hers.”

“Avery, why are you still defending her at a time like this…”

“Mom, that’s my USB drive.” Avery frowned, about to cry again. “I only found out that my USB

drive was stolen after my concept drafts were leaked.”

Lia said, “Why are you only telling us such an important thing now? That means that she stole

your USB drive and gave the concept drafts to a rival company. It all makes sense now.”

Caroline turned to Lia and said calmly, “I’ve only interacted with Ms. Mendeley a few times. This is

one of them, and the other was in the restaurant’s private room earlier.

“Let me ask you. If you’re saying I stole the USB drive, when would I have had the time to steal it?”

was speechless. Ivan thought that this situation was outrageous as well.

silence in

eyes. Right now, she

a storm. She didn’t back down in the face of adversity.

up, holding back her tears. “I really don’t want to investigate

everyone’s time on a small issue

another time, Caroline would have applauded Avery

speak when she heard Kirk’s magnetic voice behind her. “It’s better to get

bottom of things.

that, Kirk stood up and walked to the

was going

hair concealing the smile

was heartbroken, Lia quickly patted her shoulder and

sad, Avery! With Kirk here, everything will become clearer. When that time comes, the one who’s responsible will pay the price!”

bothering

joy. She wanted Kirk to investigate it.

returned to the living room.

someone to get the restaurant’s surveillance

before looking at Caroline again.

she really did something, she could only have done it at the restaurant. We’ll know the truth after we get those

a faint smile played on her lips at

an hour later, Charles brought the surveillance footage to their

surprised to see Charles. She asked, “You’re

with a smile, “I

seemed like Morrison Corporation had

would kill

urged, unable to wait any

looked over at

slightly, signaling for Charles to

his boss‘ orders, Charles turned on the TV. Soon, footage of the restaurant that

the

the common

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