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Chapter 378

Author: Tightrope
Ariel was sure there had to be a record somewhere. She just had to look.

Carlos was surprised when he heard the whole plagiarism allegation, but he didn't take it too seriously. He believed it could be handled.

Ariel wasn't someone a crisis like this could bring down.

She and Chad spent most of the day in the Hockney residence study. They searched through two laptops, digging into the storage folders and database files.

Janice called a few times during that stretch.

Some companies had already begun switching sides. They wanted to terminate contracts with Faye Technologies and partner with Veyo Solutions instead.

They claimed it was because Faye Technologies was at fault.

Ariel didn't even blink. "Fine. Terminate. But blacklist them from our future collaboration list."

Chad agreed. That was how most businesses were—self-serving to the core. But choosing sides too early could be suicide in disguise.

…

By the next morning, Chad suddenly stood up. "Found it!"

Ariel, dizzy with f
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