Chapter: 313

Denton turned, astonished. "Marcia? Is that true?"

"I might have misinterpreted her words. Still, it will take some time to confirm."

Denton inhaled deeply, surprised to discover such behavior within Gilbert Jewelry.

"Please gather the evidence as quickly as you can."

"Understood, Mr. Gilbert."

The assistant rushed out quickly. When Denton got a message, he checked the time and decided it was time to head out.

The competition's second round was split into two parts. As a judge, he needed to be there early.

Upon his arrival at the venue, he spotted Kaitlin alone in the Lounge.

Seeing that Alan was not with her, Denton walked over. "Did you catch the news Last night?"

Kaitlin nodded. "Yes, I saw it. So you're aware of it too, Mr. Gilbert?"

Denton sat beside her, his expression troubled. “It's the fault of those reporters, spreading news without any proof. Don't worry. I've already sent someone to look into it."

Kaitlin raised her eyebrows. She was surprised to see Denton taking such an interest in the issue. "Thank you, Mr. Gilbert."

"It's nothing. This is Estresa, practically my territory. I won't let anyone get away with trickery."

"There's no need to be upset. Honestly, I've seen baseless stories like this numerous times before." Kaitlin gestured dismissively and handed over a list to him. "Here's the list for the first half. Please check it."

Denton took the list, glanced at it briefly, and set it aside. "The competition will be ending soon after the quarter-finals. Do you plan to head back to Osewood right after?"

Kaitlin shook her head. "I haven't made up my mind yet."

"We should discuss our partnership soon. After the competition, let's sit down and have a thorough discussion," Denton offered.

Kaitlin raised her eyebrows again at his offer. "Mr. Gilbert, we haven't known each other very long. Why do you trust me so much?"

After a brief pause, Denton turned away, feeling embarrassed. “Over the past few days, I've come to realize that you're a good person. I've heard about the reputation of Oasis Studio. Honestly, partnering with you is the best option for us. And as for the cooperation, I also have faith in your ability and integrity."

Kaitlin felt even more pleased upon hearing this praise.

Their interactions made her feel comfortable.

They seemed like old friends.

The tension ratcheted up considerably in the second round compared to the first, and Kaitlin's remarks became noticeably more cautious.

In the livestream room, the cyber troop Marcia had hired launched a coordinated attack on Kaitlin.