Chapter: 171

But if Maddie had used such tactics, she must have planned it carefully.

Bethany turned on her computer and started digging through a canceled account. When she finally decoded the initials of the e-mail, she was shocked.

The recipient of the drawings was Apricot Microsystems, and the initials of the e-mail were AM...

If the company's investigator looked into this, it would seem as if Bethany had handed over the drawings directly to a competitor.

Suddenly, there was a knock on her door.

Startled, Bethany instinctively peeked through the peephole.

She recognized the tall figure immediately.

She paused briefly before opening the door.

Jonathan entered with his long legs, his laptop still in hand. He asked immediately, "Did you send Zucron Company's technical drawings to someone else?"

She answered, “Yes."

“Bethany! He rarely spoke to her in such a serious tone. “Do you understand the consequences?"

She knew them all too well!

But who had caused these consequences?

She hadn't even known who Maddie was before Jonathan came into her life.

A sudden urge surged through Bethany's mind. She felt like confronting him, but reason held her back.

If she couldn't find evidence that Maddie had requested the drawings, she was unable to make Jonathan believe her. After all, Maddie was his love. If she upset Jonathan, it would only worsen her situation.

After all, she was the one who had initiated their relationship.

During that business trip night, she was the reason they had spent the night together. Then, she agreed to marry him to fund her mother's surgery. It wouldn't be fair to solely blame him for everything.

"I'm ready to face any investigation by the company. I haven't been in touch with anyone from Apricot Microsystems, nor have I received any benefits from them."

"The investigation will take time. Therefore, we can't include your name in this project."

"I understand."

Jonathan lifted his hand to massage his temples. His already stern expression grew even colder. “Then, who did you send the drawings to? Bethany hesitated before whispering, "Maddie."

“Anyone else?" he asked without thinking.

She smiled self-mockingly and stared into his eyes. "You don't think she would risk destroying the company's reputation just to frame me, do you?"