Chapter 165

Author’s POV While Serena and Ryan were both nursing their wounded hearts after their argument, Lucian West instructed his assistant to locate people mentioned in the project files, particularly those who had directly participated in the project years ago. "I need to meet them personally," Lucian said, his voice heavy with determination. "Of course, Mr. West," his assistant nodded obediently. Following the records in the documents, Lucian's assistant quickly located the former project manager. The man had since retired from Blackwood Corporation, his hair now streaked with gray. When the assistant arrived at his house, the old man was watering plants in his backyard, seemingly enjoying his peaceful retirement. "Are you Eric?" the assistant called out. The old man turned around, a flash of shrewdness briefly lighting up his eyes. "Yes, that's me. And you are?" "I have some questions I'd like to ask you. Would you mind coming with me?" The assistant's expression was serious, but Eric did