Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 56

As soon as Townsend Barton landed, he reached out to Ivan.

He claimed someone from Harris Group had accused Whitney of “unprofessional conduct and of getting involved in someone else’s relationship. Afraid the scandal would blow back on the firm, Townsend removed her from the project without consulting Ivan.

With Ivan’s approval, Whitney wanted to find out directly from Calvin who had made those accusations.

She knew Townsend would never spill the beans, so this was her only shot.

Calvin’s eyes widened in shock. “Are you sure? I seriously had no clue.”

He was irritated that Whitney had come straight to him, but what really freaked him out was the possibility that someon his own team was stirring up trouble.

If Klein ever caught wind of this…

He didn’t even want to think about it.

“Ms. Moore, I trust you completely. I’ll look into this right away and find out who’s behind these rumors. I promise you’ll a clear answer from me. Is that okay with you?” Calvin said, sounding genuinely serious.

Whitney had a whole rant prepared, but she was caught off guard when Calvin actually stood up for her instead of just backing his own team.

“Hearing you say that really puts my mind at ease,” Whitney replied, her voice steady.

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Hello, Mr. Harr-

Before he could finish. Klein’s cold voice cut in “We’ve got a rat in the Harris Group spreading rumors

The lighter in Klein’s hand flicked on, casting a faint glow over his half–lit face. You’ve got fifteen minutes

With a click the call ended.

Calvin let out a bitter laugh. Who the hell is it? Well, now they re screwed, and I am too.

Ivan kept calling Townsend, three times in a row, not giving up.

Townsend was clearly getting fed up. “Ivan, are you really that protective of your protégé?”

“Mr. Barton, she’s easily the best young attorney we’ve had at PrimeBridge in the last two years. Of course I’m going to up for her, Ivan said.

“I swear she’s nothing like what people are saying. Mr. Barton, don’t let a few rumors ruin her career, okay?

Townsend gave a wry chuckle. “I’m not writing her off. She just isn’t the right fit for this project right now Sunce the cher contacted me directly, I had to take her off the assignment. I’m sure you understand.

“We’re just switching out the co–counsel. It won’t affect your position at all. What do you say, Ivan?”

Just as Ivan was about to say something else, Townsend saw another call coming in and cut him off “Okay, I’ve got an call coming in. We’ll talk later.”

As soon as Townsend picked up, the caller got straight to the point.

Hello, Mr. Barton

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Bad–mouthed? And Mr. Harris knows about this”

and wants me to find out who did it within ten minutes. Mr. Hari

d I’m calling you because I figured you’d know what’s going on

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Klein glanced impatiently at his watch. So it was me all along who made her upset,‘ he thought.

Thirteen minutes later, his phone rang. It was Calvin.

“Mr. Harris, I’ve got the answer. It was Naomi Evans, the new girl in finance. She called someone at Prime Bridge and the rumors,” Calvin said.

“Why did she do that?” Klein asked, clearly losing patience.

Calvin hesitated, wondering how to explain.

“I just talked to her. She said Ms. Miller invited her out for dinner a few days ago and mentioned Ms. Moore, Calvin s

It was only now that Calvin realized Emily and Whitney weren’t exactly on friendly terms.

Klein scoffed, “Emily?”

“Yes, Mr. Harris. Ms. Miller and Naomi went to high school together,” Calvin replied.

At Harris Manor, James seemed to have come to terms with Carter and Emily being together.

But deep down, he still wasn’t exactly thrilled about it.

Of course he would feel unsettled when a girl raised as family suddenly ended up dating his grandson.

“Carter, when are you and Milly planning to get married?” James asked.

Her heart leapt with joy. Emily sneaked a look at Carter beside her, but his brows furrowed. He was clearly hesitating

Her heart sank.

What’s that supposed to mean, Carter? Does he not want to marry me?‘ she thought.

We’ve finally worried, he

ing that stood between us. Why would Carter suddenly not want to marry me? Emily

James pressed, impatience clear in his voice.

randpa, there’s no need to rush. Milly’s about to break into the entertainment industry, an or first

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Klein shook his head, his sharp gaze finally landing on Emily.

“Dad, actually, I want to talk to Emily.” He turned to her. “Why did you get your high school friend Naomi to spread about Whitney? Even had her call PrimeBridge and slander Whitney?” Klein’s voice was cold and direct.

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