Chapter 495
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The crowd’s interest seemed to wane.
“More gossip? Is it about the founder’s identity, or did you actually get a picture?”
The coworker dismissed their queries with a gesture. “It’s not exactly about that. Well, it sort of is, but there’s more.”
This piqued everyone’s curiosity. “Really? What’s the scoop? Come on, don’t keep us in suspense!”
The coworker leaned closer, her voice thick with intrigue. “Apparently, Miss Lawson is here today as well!”
At the top-floor office of CR Corporation, Collin sat behind his desk, attentively listening to his assistant’s report.
“Mr. Riley, we’ve been digging into the hotel where the Lawson family hosted their banquet, and we’ve finally identified the suspicious cleaning lady your wife encountered. But here’s the strange part—there’s no record of her in the hotel’s employment files.”
Collin’s expression darkened at the revelation. “If she wasn’t officially on staff, then what was she doing cleaning near the first floor that night?” he asked, his voice turning cold.
The assistant hesitated briefly before offering a possibility. “Given that the Lawson family was in charge of the event, their people were everywhere that evening. Could she have been one of them?”
Collin gave a small nod. “That’s certainly a possibility.”
The assistant’s brows furrowed as he added, “If she is connected to the Lawsons, investigating further could be tricky. Any direct action on our part will definitely raise their suspicions.”
Collin shared the same concern.
CR Corporation had just sealed a business agreement with the Lawson Group. Digging into their internal affairs at such a crucial time could jeopardize their partnership.
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He pondered for a moment.
If he wanted to get to the bottom of this, he would have to confront the Lawson family.
“Alright, after this meeting, arrange an appointment with Jeffery Lawson—”
Before Collin could finish, a knock sounded at the office door.
His secretary’s voice came from outside. “Mr. Riley, the reception desk just called. Miss Lawson is here and requesting to see you.”
Collin’s brows knitted together as he exchanged a glance with his subordinate.
Without hesitation, the assistant responded, “Tell her Mr. Riley isn’t available. Find a way to turn her away.”
Meanwhile, on the first floor of CR Corporation, Carol stood near the reception desk, surrounded by a few imposing bodyguards. Their sheer presence created an air of tension, making the receptionist visibly uneasy.
Moments later, the phone on the desk rang.
Carol’s eyes lit up. “Hurry up and answer it!” she urged.
The receptionist silently picked up the call, listened, then glanced at Carol. “Miss Lawson, I’m afraid our boss isn’t in today. If you’d like, you can meet with Mr. Wade instead.”
Carol’s previously composed expression soured instantly. She shot the receptionist a sharp glare. “Are you deaf? I said I want to see the founder of CR Corporation, not some random executive! Don’t try to push me off on someone else!” she snapped.
Her gaze turned icy as she clenched her teeth. “My brother specifically told me that the founder of CR Corporation is meeting with our executives today. Are you seriously telling me he’s not here?”
Snatching a pen from the desk, she pointed it at the receptionist in an intimidating manner. “Don’t play games with me! We are business partners, and my visit today concerns our collaboration. If you keep feeding me lies, I’ll make sure your boss hears about this—and trust me, it won’t end well for you.”
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