Chapter 185
The meeting room was sparsely populated.
Her actions had already been noticed by everyone.
Lucas Evans turned to look.
He found that she had already left.
He lost interest in continuing the conversation.
"Mr. Sinclair, let's end our discussion here for today."
"I'll take my leave now."
He shot Chloe Valentine a meaningful glance.
Then he withdrew his gaze.
His assistant quickly stepped forward.
They walked out together.
After taking just two steps,
a cold voice sounded from behind.
"Mr. Evans, I hope you remember."
"This is my territory."
"Please mind your boundaries the next time you visit."
"Keep your hands off my employees."
Adrian Sinclair's warning was clear and audible.
Each word carried a chilling coldness.
Lucas turned around.
He saw the man lounging lazily in his chair.
His expression was calm and indifferent.
As if the words just spoken had nothing to do with him.
Lucas understood the underlying meaning perfectly.
It was clearly referring to him grabbing Anna Ross's hand.
He suddenly curved his lips into a smile.
He deliberately rubbed his fingertips.
As if savoring something.
His tone was provocative.
"Mr. Sinclair, since I'm in charge of the project."
"And she is a member of the project team."
"We will inevitably meet frequently."
"This is unavoidable."
Adrian didn't turn around.
But his eyes grew colder.
The temperature around them plummeted.
Everyone present couldn't help but shiver.
Just as Lucas was about to leave,
that indifferent voice spoke again.
"That reminds me."
"I can remove her from the project team."
"The company has plenty of talent."
"Replacing her would be effortless."
He toyed with the pen in his hand.
His expression was terrifyingly dark.
Originally, he wanted her to perform well.
To show her abilities to Grandpa.
But now it seemed.
This decision was not wise.
It had given others an opportunity.
His knuckles tightened.
The pen made a faint cracking sound.
Watching him care so much about Anna Ross,
Chloe Valentine felt as if her heart was being torn apart.
Her eyes reddened.
Why?
Why did he still protect her at a time like this?
She would never allow it.
He could only be hers!
Chloe took a deep breath.
Forcing down the pain in her heart.
Anyway, Anna Ross would be gone soon.
She wasn't in a hurry.
She could take her time.
"Adrian, the data breach is a serious matter."
"Executive Assistant Ross is now the prime suspect."
"Replacing her before the investigation is complete."
"Wouldn't that be inappropriate?" She hesitated as she looked at him.
Although she feared his anger,
She didn't want to miss this opportunity.
She couldn't let her escape easily.
Adrian gave her a cold glance.
Lucas chuckled softly.
"It seems replacing her isn't that easy."
"Even if you want to."
"The person beside you doesn't seem to agree."
"I'll be visiting often from now on."
"It'll be a good chance to see the person I want to see."
He shrugged.
Then left with his assistant.
Adrian's jaw tightened.
He closed his eyes and opened them again.
The pen in his hand snapped and fell to the ground.
Chloe stumbled back in fear.
The man looked at her.
His gaze was sinister.
"What exactly is going on?"
"Adrian, I..." She lowered her head sadly.
Her hands clenched tightly.
As if it was difficult to speak.
Under Adrian's impatient gaze,
She finally spoke.
"Everything was prepared for the negotiation today."
"But the other party suddenly informed us of a data leak."
"The core documents have always been with Executive Assistant Ross."
"I suspect she was the one who did it."
Adrian frowned deeply.
Would she really do something like this?