Chapter 91

Theo's POV The morning after Claire's triumphant presentation, I sat in my office reviewing the board's enthusiastic feedback when Charles knocked on my door. His expression was grim—the look of someone bearing news he knew I wouldn't want to hear. "Come in," I said, gesturing for him to close the door behind him. "What did you find?" Charles settled into the chair across from my desk, a thick folder in his hands that I suspected contained information that would make my blood boil. "The investigation into Nicole Montgomery's hiring is... complex, Alpha." "Complex how?" "She was recommended through official channels," he began carefully. "Dr. Garrick on the board of directors personally vouched for her credentials and suggested her for the research position. Her qualifications are legitimate—PhD in biochemistry from a prestigious university, research experience at two major pharmaceutical companies." I leaned back in my chair, already sensing where this was heading. "But?" "But the timi