Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 540

Finn Harris handed a signed check to Preston and asked, "Just a USB drive? Do you have other data or results?"

Preston had planned to not give them everything from the get-go. He said, "I'll go to the bank to withdraw the funds first. I'll then give you the rest of the confidential files."

Finn frowned, and he looked at Otto. The latter shrugged nonchalantly.

A mischievous grin adorned Otto's face as he said, "Take your time. Go ahead and verify it." After all, he did not really care about it.

"All right, that's settled then," Preston expressed his satisfaction with the response. It was a far cry from the usual disrespect he received from Joseph.

Otto took the USB drive, got into his car, and drove away.

Just as Preston was about to leave, a large group of journalists suddenly swarmed him, their cameras flashing like countless stars and nearly blinding him. Before he could utter a curse, his wrist was clamped by something icy cold. He looked down, and his eyes widened in disbelief.

"Who put handcuffs on me!"

"We're from the Docwood City Police Department," said an officer sternly, holding the other end of the handcuffs as he pushed his way through the crowd of reporters. "You're suspected of being involved in a theft case, and we're placing you under official arrest."

"I'm not a thief! I didn't do anything! I'll sue you for defamation!"

"Mr. Joseph has already submitted the surveillance footage of you infiltrating the Whitman Group."

Preston was petrified, unable to comprehend how he had been discovered when he had not alerted anyone. Trying to maintain his composure, he retorted, "That is my company. What's wrong with me entering my own company?"

The police officer continued firmly, "You’ve been expelled from the Whitman Group for a week now, and even if you weren’t, it’d still be considered theft."

Preston was at a loss for words.

Shortly after, several other officers arrived, dispersing the journalists and escorting Preston into a police car.

Preston clutched the check in his hand and made a quick decision. In the middle of the chaos, he discreetly placed the check under the table.

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