Chapter 189

Noah Watson acknowledged the order and withdrew.

Adrian Sinclair added coldly, "Tell Anna Ross to come up immediately."

"Understood."

As Noah closed the door, he caught a glimpse of his boss's grim expression and felt a chill.

The boss was in a foul mood today.

Was Anna about to bear the brunt of his anger?

Remembering Adrian's terrifying temper, Noah's back went cold.

Anna might be in serious trouble this time.

Anna sneezed twice in succession, her head feeling heavy and muddled.

Someone must be talking about her behind her back again.

She forced herself to focus and sort through the clues.

After Chloe Valentine handed over the documents, she had only been asked to contact the clients.

What exactly happened after that?

Her phone suddenly vibrated.

It was Noah calling.

Her heart skipped a beat.

Did the company already know?

"Anna, Mr. Sinclair wants you upstairs immediately."

She took a deep breath.

The inevitable had finally arrived.

"I'll be right there."

Hanging up, her fingertips turned cold.

Each step felt like walking on blades.

His summons at this time could only mean one thing: the data breach.

He wouldn't believe her either.

A soft knock sounded at the door.

"Enter."

She pushed the door open.

Adrian was focused on processing documents, not even looking up.

She clenched the hem of her clothes. "I didn't do it."

The sound of typing ceased abruptly.

He lifted his gaze, sharp as a blade.

"Come here."

His voice was piercingly cold.

She moved forward slowly.

Adrian pulled a file from his drawer and flung it onto the desk.

"See for yourself."

He leaned back in his chair, his gaze oppressive.

Anna picked up the papers, her pupils constricting sharply.

All the evidence pointed to her computer.

So Chloe had set her up from the very beginning.

Adrian glanced sideways with a cold sneer. "I thought you might be of some use."

"Turns out you can't even manage basic precautions."

"I really didn't!"

Her voice trembled.

It didn't matter if others didn't believe her.

But how could he hurt her like this?

A wave of grievance washed over her.

Even stronger than when she faced Chloe.

Adrian's fingers stilled slightly.

He realized his words had been too harsh.

But he didn't know how to take them back.