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?”

that this situation was outrageous as well.

eerie silence in

eyes. Right now, she was like a tough

back down

her tears. “I really

for wasting everyone’s time on a small

another time, Caroline would have applauded Avery for her strategic withdrawal She

magnetic voice behind her. “It’s better to get

bottom of things.

stood up and

going to do, but Avery

her head down, her long hair concealing the smile

Lia quickly patted her shoulder and tried

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

bothering to argue with

back to her mother, secretly bubbling with joy. She wanted Kirk to investigate it. She wanted him

returned to

someone to get the restaurant’s surveillance

before

did something, she could only have

in frustration. It was annoying to hear Kirk call Caroline his wife. Yet a faint smile played

hour later, Charles brought the surveillance footage

was quite surprised to see Charles. She asked, “You’re here in Flonza too?”

said with a smile, “I go

mouth twitched. It seemed like Morrison

would kill to join

over the surveillance footage,” Lia urged, unable to wait any longer.

over

slightly, signaling for Charles to play

his boss‘ orders, Charles turned on the TV.

the screen.

in the

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