Emily asked, "When was it finalized?""Half a year ago, but the transaction only happened last month after they went through all the procedures. What's the matter?"Emily assured her that everything was fine and immediately turned her gaze across the room.Instantly, Deirdre's face turned pale.Had they already planned this half a year ago? Could it be that Emily had another trick up her sleeve? No... Half a year ago, Emily hadn't even come to Neve yet!Deirdre asked, "Where is the contract? I can't just simply take your words as fact. I need to see it in black and white!""I will ask my assistant to send the contract," Emily said with confidence. "After all, no one can accept being slandered like this."Deirdre's eyes had a complicated look as she gazed at Mark. At the same time, Sam was also puzzled by her reaction. At present, Emily did not seem the least bit guilty. In fact, she even looked confident… Was Sam mistaken in his investigation?In any case, they had no choice bu
At that moment, icy disappointment overwhelmed and suffocated Deirdre.Sam eagerly explained to Brendan, "Sir! That's not the case! When I investigated back then, it was evident that Mark's company was being targeted! Then—""Shut up!" Brendan's arms tightened, and his veins twitched. As he looked at Deirdre and Sam, endless disappointment filled his eyes."Sam, go to the meditation room. You're grounded. Don't take even half a step out of the meditation room without my permission! You went to another city without my permission, caused such a stir, and even helped our enemies! Resign from the company. I will think about where to send you later!"'Helped our enemies?' Deirdre opened her eyes suddenly, with devastation filling her heart. He believed it? He believed she had spent $100,000 to bribe Mark to act out this scene?"Sir!" Sam said anxiously, "All of this is my fault. I didn't investigate clearly, which gave Mark a chance to scheme all these! But I can swear that the $100,00
Brendan's originally softened brows and eyes turned bone-chillingly icy again. Of course, he knew what Sam felt toward Deirdre, but he thought that Sam had learned to restrain himself. When Emily reminded him, he realized how out of bounds Sam was acting."Sam, I warned you before to remember your identity. Deirdre is my woman! If what happened today occurs again, don't even think about setting foot in Neve from now on!"Sam was so shocked that his entire face turned pale."Sir!" He hurriedly explained, "It's not what you think! I have no such feelings toward Ms. McKinnon! Today—"Emily interrupted him. "No such feelings? If you had no such feelings, would you have secretly gone to another city to ask Mark to come over behind Mr. Brighthall's back?"Hearing this, Sam clenched his fists tightly, and Brendan didn't bother to listen any longer."Get out!"Seeing Brendan's cold face and barely contained fury, Sam had to hold back from saying the words he was about to blurt out.He
After hanging up the phone, he walked over and picked up Mark, who was still sitting slumped at the door by the collar. His cold eyes were like sharp blades as he said, "You said that you came here because Deirdre gave you $100,000. If you are lying, I'll make you regret coming here!"Mark couldn't help shivering and hurriedly glanced at Emily.Emily shook her head, and he immediately wore a panicked expression. "Mr. Brighthall! I swear on my honor. Ms. McKinnon insisted that I do this! And I thought you agreed! Otherwise, I dare not do such a thing, no matter how ballsy I am!"Just then, Brendan threw him outside. "What qualifications does a crude man like you, who can be bribed with money alone, to swear on your honor?"With a frosty look, he said, "Get out!"Mark hurriedly got up and ran away in fear.Meanwhile, Emily stepped forward to comfort him, but Brendan looked over coldly. "Why are you still here?"Emily froze for a moment. The man's disgust for her was too obvious, a
"Brendan, since you believe so much in Emily's words and think that I will go to any lengths to prove myself, then you should be with her. Let me go!"Brendan's pupils shrank in shock, and he looked at Deirdre in disbelief."You want to go?""Obviously?" Deirdre clutched the blanket, and her heart ached. She would have never imagined that they would reach this point before the child was born. "You don't even have basic trust in me, so what else do we have to talk about?" Then, Brendan grabbed her wrist, and his handsome face tensed up. "What trust do you want? Deirdre, I trusted you, so I went to investigate Mark. In the end, the result of the investigation was completely different from what you said!"His company hasn't been targeted at all. It's all because of his own doing. He gambled and went after women. No matter how much I trust you, I must distinguish the facts! You slandered and vilified Emily again and again. Do I have to do the same as you and slander and vilify her to
"I'm tired. Go out. I'm going to rest."It was daytime, and the weather was not that cold. For some reason, Deirdre felt that the world was devoid of warmth. She also knew that the gap between herself and Brendan had widened, and she was extremely disappointed with Brendan at the moment.Brendan didn't insist on staying any longer. Instead, he pressed his hurting temple and slammed the door as he made his way out.In the next few days, Deirdre and Brendan grew colder and colder toward each other. Ophelia asked Deirdre about it several times but found that Deirdre was not enthusiastic in her replies, so she stopped asking.Deirdre was still concerned about Sam's situation. After all, she was the one who had dragged Sam into this rashly, so she took the risk and hid in her room to call Sam.Her calls weren't answered many times, but it finally got through this time. Deirdre hurriedly asked, "Sam! Is that you?""It's me, Ms. McKinnon." Sam's voice sounded normal, but she didn't know
When Deirdre passed by, Brendan grabbed her arm abruptly."Where are you going?" He had drunk some alcohol today, so his head was aching slightly. He warned in a low voice, "Deirdre, don't make me angry."Deirdre's teeth chattered as she looked up at him. "Make you angry? Are you going to hit me?"These words made Brendan's face sour. He leaned close to her as if to coax her or to give in."Deirdre, how could I?"Deirdre tilted her head to avoid his approaching lips. He reeked of alcohol, which made her uncomfortable. In the past, he never came here reeking of alcohol and cigarettes. The details already told her everything."How could you? You can even attack your subordinate, who treats you so well. How about a woman who can be replaced at any time?"As soon as she finished her sentence, Brendan's face turned cold."Are you here to seek justice for Sam?"Deirdre withdrew her hand and said, "I wouldn't dare. After all, I can't even explain myself, although you view me as such
Deirdre didn't dare to think about it. Just thinking about it gave her a chill.The next morning, when she came down from upstairs and met Brendan, she was still slightly frightened.Fortunately, Brendan had completely calmed down. When he saw Deirdre, there was a look of guilt in his eyes. "Deirdre, yesterday...""You don't need to say anything." Deirdre resisted the discomfort in her heart. "You didn't do anything to me anyway."Brendan sounded absent-minded and disgusted with himself. "I won't do it again. Sorry."He left after eating while Deirdre was still biting a piece of toast in a daze, wondering if she had indeed been too indifferent to him. However, his actions and attitude toward Sam made her feel very uncomfortable.But right now, her priority was to get rid of Emily quickly. She at least wanted to make Brendan realize what kind of person Emily was.Mrs. Engel knew the ins and outs of the matter, so it would be better to start with her, but Mrs. Engel had gone abroa