Chapter 278

“I trust Assistant Barron's character—there’s no way he’d steal that file.” George Lane stepped forward, eyes sharp and calm, cutting straight through the awkward silence. His gaze swept across the roomful of overly flattering board members and execs, making their smiles freeze instantly. The chill in his expression made it clear—he wasn't here for pleasantries. “I’m only working with this company because of Assistant Barron. If you choose to label him as guilty, you’d better be ready for the fallout.” As soon as those words landed, the atmosphere turned stiff. Panic surged across the faces of the higher-ups, especially the ones who’d just slammed Alexander. They went from smug to ghostly pale in a blink. Not far off, Jackson Reid had been watching everything unfold. Just a moment ago, his plan was on the verge of working—Alexander was almost out of the picture. Now? A single move from George had wrecked it all. His chest clenched with frustration, but...what could he do? George freaki