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Chapter 39
The atmosphere inside the Sterling residence had become suffocating. Eight well-dressed businessmen occupied the living room, their eyes fixed on Evelyn with undisguised interest. What had been presented as a business gathering had long since ceased to resemble one.Evelyn stood near her parents with her fists tightly clenched. Her face was pale, but the determination in her eyes had not disappeared. She would rather face whatever consequences awaited her than allow these men to treat her dignity as a bargaining chip.Then the front door opened.Adrian walked inside at an unhurried pace, his expression calm as he took in the strange scene before him. His gaze passed over the eight businessmen before finally settling on Evelyn.For the first time since the meeting had begun, Evelyn's tense shoulders relaxed slightly. She had been wondering whether Adrian would return, and seeing him standing there gave her a sense of security she could not explain.Margret, however, looked furious. "Wh
Chapter 38
Adrian barely slept that night.The image Stanley had sent remained in his mind. The same vehicle had appeared near Evelyn's workplace, the Sterling residence, and the hotel. Whoever was behind the surveillance had been following her long before Adrian realized she was in danger.By morning, Stanley had sent him another message.“The surveillance vehicle has been identified.”Adrian immediately called him.“Who rented it?”“A private security company leased it through an intermediary.”“The same intermediary?”“Yes.”Adrian's expression hardened. “Who paid them?”“We're tracing the account now.”Evelyn entered the room while Adrian was still on the phone. She immediately noticed his expression.“Another problem?”“Another clue,” Adrian replied.Stanley continued, “There's something else. The vehicle wasn't rented under the name of anyone from your family.”“Then whose name?”“We're still checking.”Adrian ended the call.Evelyn sat across from him. “Tell me everything.”This time, Adr
Chapter 37
The moment Adrian stepped outside the Sterling residence, the cold night air did little to ease the tension weighing on his mind. The accusation surrounding the stolen formula was far more serious than the petty humiliations he had endured over the years.His phone vibrated before he had even reached the end of the driveway. It was a message from Stanley Carlson. “I have obtained the preliminary access records. We need to speak.” Adrian immediately called him.“Tell me everything,” Adrian said as he walked toward the road.Stanley's voice was grave. “The formula wasn't accessed through Evelyn's personal credentials. Someone used the credentials of a senior employee in the research department.”Adrian's eyes narrowed. “Who?”“That is where things become strange,” Stanley replied. “The employee died six months ago.”Adrian stopped walking. He remembered the photograph Stanley had sent him and the suspicious intermediary company connected to the marriage scheme. This was no longer a coin
Chapter 36
Richard lowered the phone slowly, his face drained of color. The anger in Eric's voice still seemed to hang in the room. Margret immediately noticed his expression and hurried over.“What happened?” she asked anxiously. “What did Grandpa say?”Richard swallowed hard. “The company's confidential medical formula has been leaked.”Margret's eyes widened. “What?”“The formula for the neurological drug. Someone apparently obtained confidential research information and used it to reproduce the formula without authorization.” Richard looked toward Evelyn. “Grandpa believes our branch may be involved.”Evelyn shot to her feet. “What? Why would he think that?”“I don't know,” Richard admitted. “He didn't give me any evidence. He only said that the company is investigating everyone who had access to the information.”Margret's expression immediately became fearful. “Evelyn, did you ever share anything about the company's research with Adrian?”Evelyn stared at her mother in disbelief.“No.”“Ar
Chapter 35
The morning after Evelyn's birthday celebration began with an unexpected knock on the door. Adrian had barely finished washing up when he heard Margret's irritated voice from the living room. “Who is it this early?”A polite male voice answered from outside. “Good morning. I'm Walker, manager of the Armani flagship store. I'm here regarding a suit.”Adrian paused for a moment before stepping out of the bedroom. Richard was already sitting on the sofa, while Margret stood beside the door with an impatient expression. Liam was there too, proudly wearing the Armani suit he had taken the previous night.Margret opened the door. The sharply dressed man standing outside held a garment bag and a folder. “Mr. Walker, what can we do for you?” she asked.“I've come regarding the suit Mr. Hale wore last night,” Walker replied. “I'd like to collect it.”Liam's smile disappeared instantly. “Collect it? Why?”Walker glanced at him and then at the suit. His expression changed when he recognized it.
Chapter 34
The living room fell into an awkward silence after Mr. Walker's words. Liam stood in the middle of the room wearing the Armani suit with his hands frozen at his sides. A moment earlier, he had been admiring himself in the expensive clothing. Now, every eye was fixed on him.“What do you mean you're here to collect it?” Liam asked, forcing a laugh. “This suit was given to me.”Mr. Walker looked at him with polite confusion. “Given to you?”“Yes.” Liam glanced toward Margret. “My mother-in-law gave it to me.”Margret immediately stepped forward. “That's right. The suit belongs to our family. Adrian received it from Mr. Blackwell, and we decided Liam should have it.”Mr. Walker's expression changed slightly.“I see.”He opened the folder in his hands and checked the information inside.“May I ask who authorized the transfer of ownership?”Margret frowned. “Why does that matter? Adrian willingly handed it over.”“I understand, ma'am,” Walker replied calmly. “However, this particular suit
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