Chapter 182

Anna Ross clenched her fingers.

Her nails dug deep into her palms.

She met the scrutinizing gazes of everyone in the room.

Her voice was clear and firm.

"I don't know."

"I didn't do this."

The air in the conference room grew still.

Suspicion was written on every face.

Chloe Valentine let out a light laugh.

She tapped her fingertips on the table.

"Executive Assistant Ross."

"The project documents only passed through your hands and mine."

"Are you suggesting I was the one who leaked them?"

Anna's back straightened.

She looked at the representative from the partner company.

"May I ask how your company determined the source of the breach?"

The representative coldly opened a file.

"Our rival company released an identical proposal this morning."

"The timing coincides directly after you submitted the final version."

Chloe suddenly sighed.

She walked over to Anna.

Her tone was full of false pity.

"Anna."

"If you're having financial difficulties, you could have told me."

"Why resort to something like this…"

Anna's head snapped up.

Her gaze was sharp as a blade.

"Director Valentine."

"You were the one who handed the materials to me yesterday."

"You also provided the encrypted USB drive."

Chloe's expression faltered slightly.

But she quickly regained her composure.

"Are you accusing me of framing you?"

She turned to the partner company representative.

"Mr. Li, I recommend we launch an internal investigation immediately."

Mr. Li stood up.

His suit was impeccably tailored.

"We need an explanation within twenty-four hours."

"Otherwise, we will terminate our cooperation."

"And pursue legal action."

The conference room door swung open.

Lucas Evans walked in, bringing a chill with him.

His eyes swept across the room.

Finally, they landed on Anna's pale face.

"What's going on?"