Sign the Papers Mr. Langford novel Chapter 414

She seamlessly pivoted the topic from Langford Medical suppressing complaints directly to the anonymous email landing in Stellaris's lap.

Specialist Jameson looked up. "Are you suggesting the Stellaris team engaged in unauthorized distribution?"

"I didn't say that." Willow immediately shook her head. "I'm simply requesting that the compliance auditors investigate the email's routing path as well. Logan Lester's files belong to an internal Langford Medical project, so why were they sent to Stellaris? Who is the sender? Did Stellaris forward, archive, or internally discuss the data after receiving it? These questions need to be investigated thoroughly."

The Langford legal team immediately backed her up.

"We also strongly recommend expanding the scope of the audit to include relevant receiving parties. After all, Stellaris holds a potential competitive relationship with Langford Medical's companion program, and the timing of this anonymous email is incredibly suspicious."

Jude frowned deeply.

This was Willow's masterstroke for the day.

She wasn't denying the risks, nor was she stubbornly claiming innocence. She played the role of the cooperative project lead, only to plant the flag of 'protecting child privacy' squarely on Stellaris's front lawn.

As long as Stellaris was dragged into the audit, the media and the ethics board would be forced to re-evaluate Wren Whitaker.

The Thorne Trust Compliance Specialist didn't reveal her hand right away.

She reviewed her notes before stating, "Whether Stellaris distributed the contents upon receipt will be verified based on the email's routing logs. However, Langford Medical must first address the unauthorized data utilization and delayed complaint reporting occurring within your own project."

Willow nodded, a picture of absolute cooperation.

"Of course."

She didn't need to drown Stellaris today.

She only needed to plant the seed of doubt. Someone else would inevitably come along and water it.

By the time the meeting adjourned, it was nearing noon.

The moment Willow stepped out of the conference room, the PR director chased after her, his voice trembling.

"Ms. Whitaker, back there, I..."

Willow stopped and looked back at him.

"What is it?"

"Regarding the case screening, you specifically mentioned that Logan Lester's family was highly representative. If the auditors keep pressing..."

Willow smiled.

"Aren't you?"

Her eyes reddened, and she offered a tired, bitter smile.

"I just put all the risks out in the open. Langford Medical is responsible for what happened to Logan Lester. But the fact that those files ended up at Stellaris—is that not a risk too?"

Jude just stared at her.

"Is Logan Lester really what you care about right now?"

The smile vanished from Willow's face.

The elevator doors slid open behind her to reveal an empty cab.

She stepped inside and turned to face him.

"And what about you? Are you playing the righteous investigator now because you actually care about the boy, or because you're desperate to prove you're better than me?"

Jude's gaze darkened into a somber stare.