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?”
Lia was speechless. Ivan thought that this situation was outrageous as well.
There was an eerie silence in the living room.
Kirk was looking at Caroline with bright eyes. Right now, she was like a tough flower, proudly
braving a storm. She didn’t back down in the face of adversity.
Mom, Ivan.” Avery stood up, holding back her tears. “I really don’t want to investigate this further.
I feel bad for wasting everyone’s time on a small issue like this.”
If it were another time, Caroline would have applauded Avery for her strategic withdrawal She
was about to speak when she heard Kirk’s magnetic voice behind her. “It’s better to get to the
bottom of things.
After that, Kirk stood up and walked to the balcony.
Caroline didn’t know what he was going to do, but Avery did.
Avery tilted her head down, her long hair concealing the smile on her lips.
Thinking that Avery was heartbroken, Lia quickly patted her shoulder and tried to comfort her.
“Don’t be sad, Avery! With Kirk here, everything will become clearer. When that time comes, the one who’s responsible will pay the price!” On that note, she couldn’t help but glance at Caroline with hatred.
Caroline remained silent, not bothering to argue with her.
Avery nodded with her back to her mother, secretly bubbling with joy. She wanted Kirk to investigate it. She wanted him to see what kind of person Caroline was.
Soon, Kirk returned to the living room.
“I just asked someone to get the restaurant’s surveillance footage.”
“My wife has been with me all day. If she really did something, she could only have done it at the restaurant. We’ll know the truth after we get those surveillance tapes.”
Avery bit her lips in frustration. It was annoying to hear Kirk call Caroline his wife. Yet a faint smile played on her lips at the thought of how those surveillance tapes would expose Caroline for what she was.
No wonder many people would kill to join their company.
Kirk raised his chin slightly, signaling for Charles to play the surveillance footage.
Following his boss‘ orders, Charles turned on the TV. Soon, footage of the restaurant that night
appeared on the screen.
Nevertheless, Caroline and Avery had been sitting face–to–face in the private room. Hence, Caroline wouldn’t have had the chance to make a move there. So, there was no need to look into what happened in the private room.
Charles fast–forwarded the footage, and soon everyone saw Caroline and Avery going to the bathroom together. Both of them had taken their bags with them.
Just as the two were about to reach the bathroom entrance, Caroline slapped Avery across the face.
cruel!”
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