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Chapter 141
Chapter 141
Chapter 141: Elevator Incident
Chapter 141: Elevator Incident
No matter if Sylvia really had evidence or not, Ingle knew she wouldn’t admit it now. If she did, things would go downhill fast for her.
“You don’t want to talk about it, huh?”
Seeing Ingle’s reaction, Juliet knew she’d never admit to doing it herself. Who would willingly face such consequences?
First off, she’d have to pay back the money. And if things escalated, there could be jail time. No one would be foolish enough to land themselves in that mess.
“Besides this, we have something even more interesting. Like selling company files to other companies. That’s straight–up industrial espionage, isn’t it? How many years do you think you’d get for that?”
Juliet’s face wore a gentle smile, but her words were as if only a devil could utter them.
Ingle’s face went pale. Her makeup couldn’t hide her fear. If such words could be spoken, it meant the evidence was already secured.
“I didn’t do any of those things!”
“Of course, I know you didn’t do any of those. You don’t have the guts for it. At most, you might transfer some company assets. But this level of corporate espionage? I don’t think you have it in
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Seeing Ingle so anxious, it was clear she didn’t have the courage for such deeds. Someone with that courage wouldn’t display their fear so obviously.
Ingle regretted her words as soon as she said them. She had indeed offended Sylvia, but that didn’t mean she could afford to offend anyone else.
And those behind her might completely abandon her, leaving her to bear such a heavy
burden alone.
“I have a plan now. If you keep listening to me, I won’t pursue your responsibility. I’ll give you time and opportunity to make up for the company’s transferred assets. Once you’ve made
up
for it, you won’t have to worry about the rest. How about it?”
Sylvia offered a better deal at the right moment, Ingle was already nervous, and with Sylvia having more evidence now, she had no choice.
s willing
More importantly, Sylvia to give her a chance to make amends without pursuing
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further consequences.
So, if she missed this opportunity, there wouldn’t be another.
“Fine, I agree.”
Sylvia smiled. Agreement was the best outcome.
After Ingle left, Sylvia and Juliet planned to grab a meal somewhere.
Juliet found a nice restaurant nearby. It was said to be popular, so she eagerly dragged Sylvia along.
On the way, Juliet started asking Sylvia’s opinion: should they collaborate with Frank?
“Frank’s attitude is quite interesting. I know he’s friends with Cyril, but I didn’t expect him to involve Cyril in our collaboration. But without Cyril, collaborating with Frank would’ve been straightforward.”
They had done their research before coming. They knew Frank’s personality well. So, they had planned their collaboration with him beforehand, and it would’ve worked out. Cyril’s involvement made things a bit difficult.
“What do you think? If we collaborate with Frank, chances are you’ll have more
opportunities to meet Cyril. Especially when you go back, Frank might give him the chance to interact with you under the company’s name.”
After divorcing, why bother clinging on like a piece of gum? Sylvia had been good to Cyril before, no need to say more. Now that Cyril had divorced her, suddenly realizing her worth was quite laughable.
“I know, but Frank has a point. We’re businessmen now. Profits come first. In the face of profits, everything else can wait.”
“So, you’re suggesting we continue collaborating with Frank?”
“Yes.”
Frank’s conditions were suitable for their collaboration in all aspects. After looking at many companies, Sylvia decided to collaborate with him for good reasons. As for Cyril, she could find other reasons to fend him off.
Since Sylvia had made her decision, Juliet didn’t say much. She knew persuading Sylvia wouldn’t work. Once Sylvia made up her mind, she wouldn’t change it.
“Well, since you’re set on it, okay.”
They arrived at the restaurant only to unexpectedly meet Frank and Cyril again.
Chapter 141: Elevator Incident
Yes, Frank didn’t plan to dine with Cyril originally, but he thought it’d be dull to dine alone. So, he decided to bring Cyril along. Cyril was feeling annoyed and decided to go out for some fresh air, hence he tagged along.
Unexpectedly, they got a pleasant surprise.
They could tell Cyril’s eyes lit up the moment he saw Sylvia.
Frank sighed inwardly, thinking if he hadn’t come along today, Cyril probably wouldn’t have had the chance to talk to Sylvia.
“Miss Juliet, I’d like to discuss something with you in private, do you have the time?”
“Absolutely not!”
Juliet knew exactly what was going through Frank’s mind and promptly refused. But Frank acted as if he didn’t hear her and grabbed her wrist, pulling her away forcefully.
“What do you think you’re doing? Let go!”
Juliet didn’t expect Frank to forcibly drag her away like this. It was outrageous!
Sylvia saw this and figured Juliet wouldn’t be back for a while. She decided to wait upstairs.
In the elevator, it was just Sylvia and Cyril. Cyril felt nervous, a feeling he had never experienced before. But being around Sylvia made him unsure how to speak.
Just when he was preparing himself to speak, the elevator suddenly shook, and the next moment, all lights inside went out, plunging them into darkness.
“What’s happening?”
Cyril was startled. Then, the elevator rapidly descended. Instinctively, he grabbed Sylvia’s wrist and pulled her into his embrace.
“Don’t be afraid.”