When she was talking to the man, she couldn’t be certain at all. His compromise made her completely let go of her worries. At least for now, she didn’t have to worry about Landon Lawson learning the truth.
During that conversation where she was approached, she firmly defended herself, simply stating that her encounter with the project manager was accidental, knowing he was an employee of Lawson Group, and only asking him to check on Landon’s health.
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Her tear-filled eyes were so pitiful that anyone would feel sympathy. As Landon looked at Vera’s deeply emotional gaze, he suddenly doubted himself, wondering if he had wronged this inherently kind girl.
The project manager frowned slightly, "Even if I protect you, if they betray you, you’ll be exposed."
"You don’t have to worry about this matter. I will handle it myself."
Vera Yates would never lose sight of one thing while taking care of another.
"What did you say? You really stopped Jason?" Sean Carter’s mouth dropped open, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Sienna Quinn nodded, still wearing the delivery uniform, feeling exhilarated when recalling that insane morning, especially because of Sean Carter’s alluring leg hair that she couldn’t forget even now.
However, there was no progress with the board, and Axel Yates was constantly moving around. Even if he alone believed in Sienna, he couldn’t alter the situation. This was something challenging for Axel Yates.
Sienna was naturally the most trusted,
An urgent knock sounded, and before Axel could speak, the office door was thrown open, with Danielle Carter storming in excitedly.
"President Yates, good news!"
Danielle was so excited that she forgot her status in front of Axel Yates.
"HR Group sent news that they canceled today’s contract signing with Lawson Group, stating there’ll be another round of review."
Axel Yates suddenly stood up, extremely surprised.
"It’s President Quinn. President Quinn went to find Jason and secured this opportunity."
Sienna Quinn? No wonder he’s always had his eye on her; she truly brings unexpected delight.
Axel Yates pulled hard on his tie; Sienna worked so hard, it was time for him to give her a gift.
Danielle Carter followed Axel out excitedly. Losing without understanding how, they felt wronged, and Sienna took the blame for this incident.
Those old folks at the board meeting scowled as they looked at Axel sitting prominently, his brows furrowing. The frequency of board meetings these days was unprecedented.
"President Yates, why is this board meeting called this time?"
"I’m reinstating Sienna Quinn’s position."
Axel Yates’s voice was incredibly firm; it was an order, not a negotiation.
The board members exchanged glances, frowning, as a venerable elder spoke up, "The failure to secure cooperation with HR Group was due to your poor choice in personnel. We haven’t held you accountable, and now you want to reinstate her?"
He knew it wouldn’t succeed so easily, "Sienna got a chance from Jason; Yates Group hasn’t failed yet."
Their collective gasp made it clear that HR Group seldom gives opportunities lightly; Sienna Quinn must possess some ability.
"So what? Once you betray the company, a second time is bound to happen."
The board was still relentless.
Axel Yates suddenly stood up, his broad palm slamming on the table, revealing an unusually fierce authority: "I guarantee Sienna Quinn with my position as President. If she fails this time, I’ll voluntarily step down."
Astonishment rippled through the crowd.
Axel Yates would go to this extent for a woman?
The president’s role was coveted by many waiting for Axel’s misstep.
"Your gamble is quite large. Is she really worth your complete trust?"
"Worth it!" The man’s determined gaze showed not a hint of wavering.
"Alright, you’ve said it. Don’t say we, the uncles, didn’t give you a chance."
Axel Yates’s hand slowly clenched into a fist, "Sienna, do you like the gift I’m giving you?"
"President Lawson has already given you a chance, aren’t you planning to speak?" Nolan Shaw said with a frown.
The project manager trembled, his face dreadfully pale.
"The consequences of corporate espionage are something you might understand better than I do. The legal and moral punishments, are you sure you can endure them?" Landon Lawson’s expression was indifferent, growing more unsettling in his calmness, thus intensifying the man’s fear.
Landon’s approach was always rigid, intolerant of any misconduct.
His words were never empty.
"President Lawson, I will speak, I will say everything."
Nolan Shaw finally sighed in relief; this man had weathered through many days, and if he didn’t speak, Landon Lawson truly would turn him over to judicial authorities, leading to a different outcome.
Nolan Shaw looked worriedly at Landon Lawson, observing the unusual pallor of his complexion, his fists clenched on the table, veins bulging as anger surged within.
"President Lawson, what will we do about this?"
"Disclose? How can we disclose it? The reputation of Lawson Group will be ruined." Nolan Shaw was shocked; if this matter were made public, it would greatly affect Lawson Group. Such despicable tactics are crucial for a company.
"President Lawson, we can still keep this under wraps given that HR Group has granted Yates Group another chance; why disclose it?"
Landon Lawson’s eyes dimmed, his thin lips parted, "How’s Sienna Quinn faring?"
"The proposal was plagiarized, and it’s all blamed on the madam. She’s already been suspended..." Nolan Shaw’s words halted midway, his body suddenly stiffening.
He turned his neck, glancing at Landon’s profile.
In the bland gaze, there was a hint of worry. Nolan was sure he wasn’t mistaken; Landon was genuinely concerned for Sienna.
This speculation made Nolan tremble, preferring a company loss over seeing Sienna suffer any grievance.
"I’ll handle it right away." Nolan withdrew; Landon Lawson was meticulous and hard to discern, but aside from this reason, Nolan could think of no other.
This news had been under public scrutiny for a while, and when Lawson Group openly admitted to plagiarizing Yates Group’s proposal and fired the plagiarist, the attention only increased.
Simultaneously, Lawson Group’s project leader actively posted on forums, admitting all the mistakes, claiming no association with Lawson Group, merely aiming for a promotion and raise by securing the business. He willingly accepted legal punishment.
Yet, the comments below all pursued questioning who the traitor from Yates Group was.