Drowning Him In Regret

Chapter 74 True Colors

Jude looked awful, like he was suppressing something.

I pulled my hand away and rubbed my wrist.

"Don't make a scene. You know about Randy, and the Elitara Group project can't be delayed. If we don't work overtime now, you can pay Elitara Group's breach penalty if you want."

I believed that no matter how upset he was, he wouldn't risk delaying work.

After all, the penalty would be at least millions of dollars. No company would accept that unless absolutely necessary.

As expected, he didn't say anything more, just mumbled under his breath, "Well, you could've just worked at Carson Group instead. Isn't that big office enough for you?"

I said, "I'm afraid something might go wrong again. What if all my efforts are destroyed once more?"

I stared at him, already determined to investigate everything thoroughly.

Otherwise, Casey might be held back in the company too.

"What do you mean? Isn't Randy already arrested?" Jude didn't understand.

I shook my head. "Randy is just a scapegoat. I don't know exactly why he's taking the fall, but it's definitely not just because he hates me."

I continued, "That night, Vivian went to the security department under your name and deleted all the footage. She also updated the monitoring system, so we have no clue who entered the office."

I added, "But I'm certain Randy was drunk out of his mind. The alcohol level was so high. Even a cow would've collapsed, let alone a person.

"And the designs Vivian before were all under Randy's name, which makes me suspect her."

I'd wanted to say this earlier at the police station, but Vivian had interrupted me. Even if she was dumb, she probably bribed the security staff. But Jude was still the boss. Those people might not listen to

Vivian.

I still believed Jude was a rational person. Maybe he'd investigate.

This involved Carson Group's reputation. If word got out, no one would want to collaborate with them.

But Jude immediately denied it. "No, she was with me at that time, at.....”

He suddenly realized something was off and didn't finish the sentence.

I instantly understood. They must be doing something together that late at night.

Worried I'd be upset, he tried to explain, "Vivian really couldn't have gone to the design department that day. And she..."

I replied, "It's fine. I know you believe her. I'll investigate on my own."

Honestly, I'd already expected this. I wasn't too disappointed.

I just wanted to warn him and clear my own name. If things blew up, I wasn't going to take the blame.

Jude tried to step forward, but I stood up. "Enough. There's no point. Shall we call it a night?"

I didn't want to argue about Vivian anymore. Jude had been with many women, but Vivian was clearly different for him. She was arrogant, clueless, a bully, and vain. But he still liked her.

It reminded me of something Perla once said. Why did I ever fall for him? Was I blind?

When I tried to leave, Jude grabbed my hand again, eyes filled with anger.

He said, "Ada, stop changing the subject. I think you're just doing this to be with Dorian! If it weren't for him, would you have messed up the Bright Group project last time?"

I couldn't break free from his grip. Before Dorian could step in, I directly kicked him.

It was a low move but definitely effective. Jude stepped back immediately and let

go of my hand.

I warned, "Stop pestering me. It's disgusting."

I didn't look at him again and followed Dorian straight to the elevator.

On the way down, I glanced at the hotels around the company and decided I'd stay nearby, so I wouldn't disrupt Casey. Dorian seemed to guess what I was thinking and brought me to the nearest hotel.

He said, "There are a few rooms here that the company always keeps for clients. You can stay temporarily. It'll be more convenient."

Chapter 74 True Colors

I didn't think much of it and went upstairs right away.

Dorian didn't come with me to the room, but the fact that we went to a hotel together blew up the next day.

I never expected Bethany to be that bold.

After being detained for seven days over the last incident, she came out and started stalking me again. She took photos of me and Dorian entering the hotel.

I'figured she knew Dorian would leave soon, so she seized the chance to smear

me.noveldrama

And this time, she really went crazy. Not only did she post photos of me and Dorian, but also of Jude and Vivian.

She used all therom Jude taking care of Vivian at the hospital to group photos from her social media,

Her post outright claimed that Jude and I were both playing the field, listing all the women Jude had been with.

Of course, she didn't forget to add that Vivian was Jude's "true love."

Being a journalist, she clearly had her ways. She dug up a lot.

Plenty of women looking for clout came forward, claiming they'd been with Jude years ago,

Looking at all the plastic surgery faces online, I honestly couldn't even remember if I'd ever seen these women before.

Though Bethany's post was quickly deleted, she reposted the same content in

several places. And the internet never forgot. Major platforms started re-sharing

it.

This time, the Carson family's reputation really took a hit.

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