Chapter 517
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Taking a deep breath, Alexa retrieved a work card from her pocket, the kind issued exclusively to servants of the Lawson family. “Miss Lawson, Mr. Lawson indeed employed me,” she explained.
A bodyguard passed the work card to Carol.
Carol examined the card with a hint of distaste, barely giving it a glance before confirming its authenticity as a servant-exclusive item of the Lawson family.
This confirmation led Carol to believe that the middle-aged woman before her truly was associated with the Lawson family.
It appeared that Carol’s initial doubts might have some basis…
Annoyed, Carol pressed her lips together and asked, “Why did Jeffery hire you to follow Linsey? I want the full story, and I want it clear.”
Despite feeling guilty, Alexa maintained her composure and lied effortlessly.
“As Mr. Lawson’s sister, he naturally puts your interests first,” Alexa explained with a slow, reassuring smile. “He admires your respect for the founder of CR Corporation and thinks you two are an ideal pair. He’s all for your interactions with him.”
Carol’s stern facade melted a bit at this. A smug smile crept across her face as she said, “So, Jeffery sees me as a good match for Mr. Riley? I knew it. If he hadn’t been supportive, why introduce me at the last banquet?”
With her mood visibly lightened, Carol’s approach toward Alexa grew softer. “Go on.”
Alexa, noticing the change in Carol’s suspicion, let out a quiet sigh of relief and added, “However, Mr. Lawson has since found out that Linsey has been using her position as head of the Fashion Design Department to get closer to the founder!”
“What?” Carol was livid again.
Everything clicked, and she grasped the full picture.
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Although Linsey was married to Collin, his affection was never truly hers.
She continually attempted to publicly claim her role as his wife, yet he consistently barred this, pushing her to feign closeness within the corporation.
Moreover, she had craftily plotted to become pregnant—a sly tactic indeed!
A sudden insight dawned on Carol as she pondered,
What if Linsey’s child wasn’t fathered by Collin?
Perhaps she had discreetly found another man to secure her position as his spouse.
Carol’s resentment deepened.
Should this prove true, she needed to unveil the deception to Collin to ensure he parted ways with Linsey swiftly.
After Alexa provided all the particulars, Carol felt a surge of relief.
Realizing that Jeffery had been orchestrating events in her favor buoyed her spirits.
He had always been incredibly supportive.
His partnership with CR Corporation was even aimed at finding a treatment for her heart ailment.
With this in mind, Carol beamed and reached for her phone. “Jeffery isn’t fond of Linsey either. Why don’t I call him now so we can strategize our next steps?”
Alexa’s alarm was palpable, and she hastily intervened. “Wait! It might be best not to inform Mr. Lawson about this just yet.”
Carol hesitated, confused. “And why not?”
Her annoyance was evident. “My actions are not up for discussion. Do you presume to influence my decisions merely because my brother appointed you to watch Linsey?”
Alexa was fraught with anxiety, fearing Carol might indeed call Jeffery, which would reveal every fabrication she had spun.
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