The CEO's Midnight Remedy novel Chapter 268

Chapter 268

He chuckled, eyes darkening in a way that made the room suddenly feel smaller. ‘One night with me, and Harper Group gets everything it

wants in the contract. His fingers brushed against my knee, lingering there with clear intent. Three days to decide.”

I stood up, my movement smooth but decisive, fighting the urge to wipe my skin where he’d touched me. “I’ll see myself out.” My voice

was ice, hiding the fire of anger and violation burning beneath.

“What happened in there? You look… upset.” Anna’s concern was evident as we walked to the waiting car. Her eyes darted to my clenched

fists, which I hadn’t even realized I was making.

I gazed out at Manhattan’s skyline through the window, my mind racing with calculations and contingency plans. The acid taste of bile rose in my throat as Reed’s words echoed in my head. I swallowed hard. “We need to diversify our client base. Call Preston Scott’s office

tomorrow.”

Anna nodded, typing into her tablet. I didn’t elaborate further, not trusting my voice to remain steady. Inside, my thoughts churned with

rage and determination.

Calvin Reed. What a waste of a handsome face.

Back at Harper Group, I walked through the office with purpose. Employees quickly averted their eyes, pretending to be absorbed in work. Each step I took felt heavy with resolve. Today would mark the beginning of change in this company.

“Have Julie come to my office,” I instructed Anna as we passed her desk. “And tell Diana I need her here for the next steps.

Minutes later, Julie Anderson appeared at my door. Unlike yesterday when she’d first agreed to help me, her face today showed determination rather than fear. The accounting department employee had surprised me with her detailed knowledge of Victoria and Scarlett’s financial schemes–and her willingness to expose them.

“Close the door,” I said quietly.

Julie sat across from me, her back straight, hands folded in her lap. Diana joined us silently, tablet ready.

“The forensic accountants have compiled their report,” I began, sliding a folder across the desk. “But we need your formal statement now.

Today.”

Julie’s eyes widened slightly. “So soon?”

“The window is closing. I leaned forward, keeping my voice low. “My father is searching for Victoria as we speak. Once he finds her, she’ll start covering her tracks.

Julie nodded, understanding dawning on her face. “What exactly do you need me to say?‘

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“The truth. I held her gaze steadily. That Victoria directly instructed you to process those unauthorized transfers. That she threatened your job if you refused. That she had you create false documentation for the board,”

And Scarlett’s involvement?

“Everything you witnessed. I gestured to Diana, who placed a legal document on the desk. “This protects you from prosecution for your role. Sign it, and then security will escort you to the conference room where the legal team is waiting.”

Julie took a deep breath, then signed the paper with surprising firmness. “I should have spoken up sooner.”

“You’re speaking up now,” I said, feeling a rare moment of genuine empathy. “That’s what matters.”

As Julie left with Diana, I watched through the glass walls as they walked toward the conference room. One by one, the pieces were falling into place. Victoria had underestimated me–just as she’d underestimated my mother.

When most people in the company had left work, I was still reviewing the forensic accountant’s report when the elevator doors suddenly opened with a ‘ding. My father stormed in, his face contorted with rage, tie askew and usually impeccable silver hair disheveled.

“Who authorized you to call in forensic accountants?” William bellowed, slamming my office door so hard the glass walls trembled. His voice brought back childhood memories of cowering in corners. Not anymore. “This is still MY company!”

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