Chapter 1279

Janine stomped her cane on the floor before raising it, pointing at the large screen. "Open your eyes and take a good look! You dragged the Bakers into these outrageous things! What a longstanding friendship!" Several data transactions involved the Bakers, but Janine had taken precautions to avoid any funds of unclear origin, preventing a crisis. Albert's plan had gone awry. He had hoped to control the Bakers as well... Zuko glanced around, and the plainclothes police officers prepared to take action. Nevertheless, Albert persisted before Janine, using a different approach this time. "Madam Baker! I didn't want to do this, but several investments of the Harpers failed, and the amount involved was too large. We couldn't turn it around, so we borrowed from the charity fund!" He moved forward and grabbed Janine's arm, almost kneeling. Janine gave him a disgusted look. "Save your excuses for the police!" "Madam Baker—" "And I've handed the evidence to the police in Chaiseland! This