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"Close your dirty mouth. "How dare you use the word stole? You may look respectable, but your words are disgusting." Ercell was furious and thought. 

No one had ever dared to treat Hadley this way, and they had looked up to her since they were young.

Laura gestured to Jemima , who boldly moved forward. "I have our chat logs here, Hadley. You gave me instructions to steal the details about the new product. I have the million you gave me, too. I deliberately came out to Mr. Shaw and explained everything since I was sickened by this treachery after working for the Shaw Group for a long time."

A suffocating feeling appeared to hang in the air as soon as Jemima stopped speaking.

It dawned on Hadley that Jemima must have

 been bribed to ruin her. Too bad it won’t work…

Hadley gave her a chilly smile. "You seem to be skilled at returning favors, don't you? You were supposedly directed by me? How can you be certain that I am the source of the funds in your account?”

"It originated with you. You took the information on the new product since you were forced to resign and wanted retribution,” Jemima became even more conceited with Laura’s help.

Hadley looked over at Ercell.

Ercell gave a small nod. "Jemima, this video demonstrates how you stole the details of the new product. However, Hadley did not receive the data. Rather, it was sold to Emmanuel Bridgeton, a man. Poor Mr. Shaw, can't even uncover this? The stolen data has already been sold there.

Andrew was shown the footage by Ercell.

Jemima’s eyes were wide with disbelief.

As Andrew watched the transaction footage, his eyes sharpened.

Laura was shocked as well and said, "How did they get their hands on this video?"

"The video is merely fraudulent. This must have been made by Hadley to cleanse her name. It makes sense, but it's such a vile strategy," Laura remarked.

"I have to make sure this doesn't come back to me," Laura thought.

"Faked video?" There was a hint of annoyance in Ercell’s laugh. She grinned as she looked at Laura. "Are you blind, Miss? Just stop talking if you're a walking disaster. How about you show me a false video if you claim that this one is phony?”

Laura was surprised. She had never met a woman so impolite. "You... How dare you speak to me like that? What was your upbringing like?” Her mind was full of profanities, and she felt furious inside. But she couldn't bring herself to swear in front of Andrew.

Ercell saw right through her little ploy. She was aware that being polite to men was important, but not for her.

"You have the proof in front of you. I would predict that the business would fail in three days if you are unable to distinguish between the true and the phony,” With a sardonic smirk, Ercell said, "The Shaw Group going bankrupt? I seriously doubt it.”

Laura clung to Andrew’s arm and sent a curious yet contemptuous glance at Hadley. "How does Hadley get proof to clear her name?" she wondered.

However, it is no longer relevant. The news that Hadley stole the company's innovative product has already been leaked online. Hadley’s life must be ruined by now.

She own Andrew now!

"Mr. Shaw, can you clear my name now?" Hadley said, glancing at Andrew with a chilly indifference.

Ercell glared at Andrew before he could reply. "You've gone too far, Mr. Shaw. Our boss never disseminated this information online, but you did. Don't expect us to refrain from playing dirty."

"Who leaked it online?" Andrew thought, furrowing his brow. “And so fast?"

Malice sparkled in Laura’s eyes. 

Hadley saw the hashtag [#Hadley Steals New Product of the Shaw Group#] when she picked up her phone.

She was being torn apart by harsh remarks.

Her eyes went cold. She reflected, "I've already left, Andrew still wouldn't let me off the hook."

"Andrew, you really want to go all the way, don't you?" she asked, feeling as though she couldn't breathe due to the intense pain in her heart. "What did I do wrong?" she thought as she attempted a sour grin. He won't stop even after the divorce.

Andrew gazed at her dead eyes. He became so frustrated that he became murderously angry.

He knew her too well, and she had cut him off.

But the thought of her treachery turned his heart to stone.

“Get what Jemima did on the internet, Ercell. I'll take the Shaw Group down with me if they're framing me."

Hadley turned and left.

Kate was tasked by Ercell with handling the footage.

‘Mr. Shaw, you're so stupid," Ercell thought mockingly smiled as he turned to face Andrew. With your degree of "brilliance," I genuinely wonder how your business was able to expand so much.

"There must be boss' contributions," Ercell  thought.

Andrew’s back tensed. A terrible rage entered his gaze as his grip tightened.

With a chilly laugh, Ercell trailed Hadley.

Andrew kept his menacing eyes fixed on Jemima. "The video is authentic, Jemima. You’ll be arrested for deceiving me.”

Despite her horror, Jemima muttered to Andrew, "Sorry, President Shaw,"

Keeping her family in mind, she then proceeded to surrender herself.

Laura’s grin dimmed.

"Hadley just ruined everything," she thought. “Now what should I do?

Andrew will learn about her if he looks into it."

She cast a worried glance at Andrew. 

"Drew, what will happen to the company in the absence of the new product? You spent months developing this plan."

Andrew’s  face lit up with a knowing smile that carried an unseen threat.

The only thing that could rival his signature haughtiness was his unquestionable skill. 

"It's difficult to get my new product. Whoever is responsible for this will suffer the consequences.

A shiver went through Laura.

His gaze trailed the fleeing form of Hadley. It was impossible to get close to her since she was all storm and ice.

Laura arrived out of nowhere and blocked Hadley’s path as she was ready to get into her car.