Mysterious Mrs. Pansy

Jane crossed her arms, looking at Candice with a smirk that seemed to carry a hidden meaning.

So, Antony’s invitation to dinner that day was a setup.

Heh.

Jane could now be even more certain that there was some unspeakable relationship between Antony and Candice.

Candice’s eyes flickered, and she bit her lip, glancing at the cold and stern-faced Patrick. She explained, “Patrick, it’s like this. I have a friend who works as a waitress in that hotel. She happened to see Jane with Antony that day and took a photo.”

“That’s quite a coincidence. I wonder, what’s your friend’s name and employee number?” Jane’s expression darkened suddenly. “Bring her here; let’s confront each other. Did I or did I not receive a check from Antony!”

Candice instinctively tightened her fingers. “Jane, don’t play tricks! The fact is right in front of us. You received benefits from Antony, then leaked Pansy Group’s bid to BPL, causing Patrick to lose the North Bay project!”

“So, you’re saying I revealed the bid to Antony that night?” Jane’s lips curled in a sarcastic smile. “But the bid wasn’t confirmed until the next morning with Patrick. How do I have the ability to foresee the future?”

Pause. Jane looked up at Patrick, sitting with an aura that warned strangers to keep away. “Right, Patrick?”

Patrick’s handsome face darkened, and his thin lips pressed into a tight line. He uttered a faint “Hmm.”

“Candice,” Jane said lightly, “you mean I leaked the bid to BPL only after confirming it, right?”

“Of course!” Candice glared at Jane, a hint of jealousy in her eyes.

When Candice’s gaze shifted to Patrick, it instantly softened. “Patrick, have someone check Jane’s computer, and everything will become clear!”

“Why do you need to check my computer?” Jane pretended to resist. “I haven’t done anything; there’s nothing to check.”

“What’s the matter, Jane? Are you scared?” Candice taunted, eager to have Jane’s computer examined.

She had set up a flawless plan. Jane couldn’t escape now!

Jane, leaking Pansy Group’s bid, causing them to lose the North Bay project, had inflicted massive damage on the company’s reputation and interests. Patrick wouldn’t let Jane off lightly!

From mere dismissal to involving the police, Jane was in for it!

Seeing Candice’s impatient expression, Jane raised her delicate chin.

Perfect.

The fish had taken the bait.

“I haven’t done anything, why should I be afraid?” Jane pursed her lips.

Candice’s jealous gaze stared intensely at Jane, as if wanting to cut her into a thousand pieces with a sharp knife.

She pressed on, “Jane, if you really haven’t done anything, why not let them check?”

Jane was about to speak when she suddenly heard Patrick’s icy voice, “Morton, bring Jane’s computer here and call in an IT expert.”

“Yes, Mr. Pansy!” Morton respectfully replied and left the room.

Candice felt a surge of joy.

Patrick did lean towards her after all.

By instructing Morton to check Jane’s computer, Patrick was indicating that he believed Candice’s story. Jane was indeed the traitor who leaked the bid!

Jane narrowed her beautiful eyes and calmly spoke, “Patrick, do you also believe that I leaked Pansy Group’s bid?”

Patrick’s cold gaze fell on Jane. He slowly curved his lips and said, “I will thoroughly investigate the truth of the matter.”Content provided by NôvelDrama.Org.

After a pause, his eyes deepened. “I will clear your name.”

Patrick certainly didn’t believe that Jane would leak bid information.

If it was about money, Jane could have simply returned to him, become the lady of Pansy Group, and had as much money as she wanted.

Why bother conspiring with BPL?

However, Candice, who had changed from her usual soft image, vehemently accused Jane, which surprised Patrick.

He wanted to know the truth.

With public opinion already stirred up, numerous reports and comments online painted Jane in a negative light, making things challenging for her.

Only by uncovering the truth could Jane be vindicated.

“Thank you,” Jane said, feeling a warmth in her heart.

Unexpectedly, at this crucial moment, Patrick didn’t blindly believe Candice’s one-sided words. He seemed willing to consider her side of the story.

Soon, Morton brought in an IT expert, and Jane’s computer was moved over.

The IT expert opened the computer, tapping on the keyboard. Ten minutes later, he stood up, respectfully saying to Patrick, “Mr. Pansy, the bid was indeed sent from this computer.”

As soon as the expert finished speaking, Candice loudly demanded, “Jane, do you have anything else to say?”

Jane remained casually indifferent. “Candice, even if the bid was sent from my computer, it doesn’t prove anything.”

“And what does that not prove?” Candice gritted her teeth. “The bid leaked from your computer. Besides you, who else could it be?”

“Why can’t it be someone else?” Jane’s expression remained calm. “Clearly, someone tampered with my computer deliberately to frame me.”

“Can you check the specific time the bid was sent out?” Candice asked the IT expert.

The IT expert nodded. “Please give me a moment.”

After a few minutes, he spoke again. “Found it. It was yesterday morning at 10:30.”

“Patrick, we just need to check the surveillance at that time to see who was using this computer. The truth will be revealed,” Candice said, unable to contain her excitement.

All evidence pointed to Jane, and this time, Jane couldn’t escape!

“No need to check the surveillance. I was indeed at my desk at that time,” Jane said, pursing her lips.

“So, you admit to leaking the bid?” Candice asked in a cold voice.

“I only admit that I was at my desk yesterday morning at 10:30. You’re quite good at twisting concepts,” Jane replied, lifting her lips.

Candice glared at Jane and went directly to Patrick’s side. “Patrick, the evidence is conclusive now. It’s indeed Jane’s doing. Shouldn’t we call the police?”

Patrick, with an expressionless face, squinted his eyes. Just as he was about to speak, Jane smiled lightly and then stared at Candice with sharp eyes.

“Candice, are you sure you want to call the police? You know who leaked the bid. You have a clear idea in your heart.”

“Jane, what do you mean by that?” Candice stiffened under Jane’s icy gaze.

Jane took a step forward, her tone sharp. “What I mean is that the real person who leaked Pansy Group’s bid is you, Candice!”