The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1088

If Susan couldn't get into the gala, she wouldn't be able to work her schemes.

Joshua believed this wasn't just Susan acting on her own—it was an organized conspiracy at play.

Richard suppressed the burn of the whiskey in his mouth and, with earnestness, addressed Joshua, “At last night's gala, I invited only acquaintances- people with both interest and means in the world of vintage collectibles. An amateur like Susan? I didn't invite her at all. Upon investigation, I found that our hotel's receptionist gave her the invitation and even provided a room key behind our backs. We've taken care of the receptionist."

"What's in it for a receptionist to do something like that for another woman?" Joshua asked, his expression darkening.

Joshua had been living abroad and seldom returned home, and each time he did, he encountered such incidents. He couldn't help but suspect someone was scheming against him in the shadows.

"I've looked into it," Richard continued. "Susan, though not a big name in the modeling scene, doesn’t hold back when it comes to her entourage. She even has a personal assistant, who happens to be the receptionist’s boyfriend. She's been squeezing the poor guy, holding back three months' worth of his salary, promising payment if he helped her pull off her little stunt this time."

So, Susan's assistant conspired with his girlfriend to secure Susan an invitation to the gala, and even Joshua's room key.

"How are you going to deal with the receptionist and the assistant?" Joshua asked, his gaze icy.

"The receptionist was fired and lost a quarter's wages. We've gone to the police to start legal proceedings, accusing her of leaking trade secrets, her boyfriend of instigation, and we're planning to take Susan down with them." Richard revealed, his last statement hanging tentatively.

After all, Joshua had been involved with Susan, and suing her would risk exposing last night's affair since the police would need to collect evidence and understand the full context.

Richard was uncertain whether Joshua was willing to disclose the events of last night to the police.

"Dealing with the leakage of trade secrets is manageable. As for Susan, I'll handle her myself," Joshua said firmly.

Richard nodded, understanding, "Alright, Mr. Joshua, rest assured, this breach of customer confidentiality by our staff will be taken very seriously. We will definitely give you a satisfactory resolution."

With that, Richard went to pour more whiskey into Joshua's glass.