The Returned Heiress Who Had It All (Cassia) novel Chapter 528

Chapter 528 The Evidence

“Didn’t see anything, really?”

Richard stared straight into Hugo’s eyes and asked again.

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“I r–really didn’t see anything.” Seeing Richard walking closer and closer, Hugo stammered.

Richard didn’t look at the planting shed. Instead he walked right up to Hugo, blocked his path, and asked again, “Are you sure you didn’t see anyone suspicious? Hugo!” To Hugo, his tone sounded like a demand.

“W–what’s wrong? There r–really is no one.” Hugo’s eyes darted around.

“Then that settles it,” Richard said, staring at him

Hugo froze for a moment, then suddenly panicked. “M–Mr. Scott, it’s n–not what you think…

“What do you mean it’s not what I think?”

Richard was about to take out his phone as proof, but then he thought again. If he exposed him now, it would be harder to ask about whether he was behind the previous damage to the plantation.

In fact, he had always suspected that the person who caused the plantation to lose millions last time was Hugo.

That night, Hugo had been on duty. He claimed he saw a shadow, but every time Richard asked for details, he would dodge the question.

It was impossible not to be suspicious.

So Richard asked casually, “What do you mean not what I think? Did I even say what I was thinking?”

He was just trying to bait him.

Hugo was stunned. After thinking for a moment he regained his calm and smiled, “Haha, Mr. Scott, you really know how to joke. You gave me scare.”

Damn it, this guy definitely has a problem!

Richard thought to himself, but on the surface, e acted normal. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I just wanted to ask if you saw anything suspicious, because I just saw the

shadow you mentioned earlier.”

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“Ugh…”

Only then did Hugo realize, but it was too late to change his story.

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If he suddenly said there was someone suspicious nearby, it would contradict what he just said.

So he stayed silent.

“Alright then, you already said there’s no suspicious person around.”

Hearing that, Richard was now sure that the person who poisoned the irrigation channel last time was Hugo.

He let out a sigh, showing disappointment, then lightly patted Hugo’s shoulder. “You’re an employee here. Your job is to protect the fruit in this plantation. Your father worked hard to get you a stable job here. I thought you were honest, and I even planned to make you the plantation manager someday. But instead, you did things that harmed the plantation, and even teamed up with Bryan to steal and copy our work. This is really…”

Hugo broke out in a cold sweat. His face burned with shame.

“M–Mr. Scott, I–I didn’t…”

Richard sighed again helplessly, then took out his phone and played the video he had just recorded, showing it to him.

Hugo stared at the footage of himself sneaking around with Bryan, completely stunned.

“You just admitted to the poisoning,” Richard said with one hand in his pocket, looking at Hugo. “And this video is proof that you were stealing our trees and secrets. Hugo, what else do you have to say?”

“Mr. Scott, I know I was wrong.”

Hugo knew he couldn’t explain anymore, so he quickly begged for forgiveness. But his tone still sounded unwilling.

Richard patted his shoulder again. “Hugo, that doesn’t sound like you admitting your

mistake.”

“I… I…”

Hugo muttered, “The wages here are too low. What’s wrong with me making some extra money?”

“Oh?”

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Richard grew angry. “It’s one thing if you don’t admit your mistake, but now you think you’re justified?”

Richard turned his head away, hands on his hips clearly unhappy.

But Richard held back his anger. After all, they were from the same hometown. He would definitely fire him, but he didn’t want to completely ruin their relationship.

He grabbed Hugo’s arm firmly. “Come with me to the office right now and write your resignation letter!”

To his surprise, Hugo suddenly yanked his arm away. He stared and shouted loudly, “What are you doing? Do you really think you’re my boss? Do I have to listen to everything you say?”

Richard’s anger instantly flared. “You brat, what did you just say? With that attitude alone, you deserve to be fired!”

“What did I say? Am I wrong? Let me tell you, I only called you Mr. Scott out of respect! If you dare fire me, I’ll make sure the entire Hummer Plantation shuts down!”

“Oh really? You think we wouldn’t dare fire you?

Richard was almost amused by his arrogant threat.

“Hmph! I’m not afraid of being fired!”

Hugo hardened his resolve, his expression twisted.

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