Chapter 187

Alice’s words dropped like a bomb, and for a second, you could hear a pin drop in the office—the air so still, it was just everyone’s breathing filling the silence. William worked with her a lot, so he knew just how capable and meticulous she was. He also hadn’t forgotten that time he walked in on her and Edward acting... very much not just boss and secretary. But now? Why was Edward siding against her? Unable to hold back anymore, William spoke up: “Mr. Hawthorne, maybe we should wait until the investigation’s done before—” “You think this is your place to talk?” Robert had caught that tiny hint of hesitation in Edward’s tone and seized the opportunity. “What’s there to figure out? Alice was the last one who touched the budget report. Money’s missing—that’s on her!” Alice stared at Edward, her voice tight with disbelief. “You think so too, Mr. Hawthorne?” Edward’s eyes swept over Robert briefly. Then, suddenly, he stood and walked over to Alice, positioning himself directly in front o