Chapter 1728 Slap in the Face

Everyone immediately turned their attention to Margot. She bent down and picked up her phone. "Why is my phone here? I couldn't find it earlier. How did it accidentally start recording?" While speaking, she switched on her phone. "I hope I didn't record anything I shouldn't have." However, the moment she unlocked her phone, the recorded video began to play. It was her conversation with Barbara, ending with Barbara offering to help with the zipper. The video showed a hand placing the ring into the bag. The angle of the video clearly showed Barbara's face. Margot covered her mouth in shock. Then she looked at the manager. "Can you display this video on the big screen?" The manager hesitated and glanced at Benjamin and Lance. Lance's face had already become very gloomy. Benjamin huffed. "Play it." The manager wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and took Margot's phone to project the video on the big screen. Soon, everyone in the room saw the footage. Barbara's face turned pale in fear. She had never expected Margot to have recorded their interaction. After the video ended, silence fell over the crowd. Lance suppressed his anger and turned to Barbara. "Why did you put the ring in her bag? You can't act so recklessly even if you're close to her! Come with me!" He grabbed Barbara and was ready to leave. "Just a moment!" Margot's voice rang out. Lance's face darkened. Margot spoke slowly, "Mr. Inkling, did you forget the terms you just agreed to? With how bad your memory is, I think you're not suitable for staying in the Inkling Corporation." Lance abruptly turned around and shot her a glare. Margot remained unafraid and continued to smile at him. "Aren't you going to apologize to me, Mr. Inkling?" Lance pursed his lips. Barbara, who stood nearby, hurriedly spoke up, "I'm sorry, Ms. Zimmerman. It was my fault for not holding onto the ring properly, and it ended up in your bag. "I'm sorry to have falsely accused you. It's my fault, and it has nothing to do with him. If you want to blame someone, blame me!" Margot spoke coolly, "Then why didn't you speak up earlier? You only said it was an accident after I presented the video. But in the video, you seemed very careful as you put the ring into my bag." Her words were like a slap to Lance's face. His eyes burned with anger. But all the eyes in the room were now on him, filled with mockery, disdain, surprise, and contempt. These gazes had initially been directed at Margot but were now aimed at him instead. Margot continued, "Mr. Inkling, I won't pursue this matter further if you apologize now. But if you refuse to, I will report this as a case of defamation." She paused and suddenly smiled. "Once I report it to the police, they will issue a public statement. When that happens, the entire Londsville will know what kind of person you are." To use such low-handed methods to deal with a woman would lead to widespread ridicule in Londsville. Lance's breath grew heavier, and his eyes filled with anger. But he forcibly suppressed it. "I'm sorry, it was my negligence. I'm sorry, Ms. Zimmerman. Won't you forgive me?" Through clenched teeth, he begrudgingly delivered the apology.