The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 5

"It's okay." Wayne said casually, trying to comfort Ashley.

Ashley hid behind him, acting like she was terrified of Rosalynn.

Rosalynn was speechless.

"Rosalynn, can't she accuse you? I can, right?" Wayne's voice was cold and cutting.

Rosalynn was caught off guard, her eyes welling up with tears. Wayne... didn't have faith in her.

Wayne selected a few data sheets from the file and passed them to Rosalynn. "Even if someone else tampered with the data, your signature is on these, isn't it?"

"Yes." Rosalynn replied.

"Then you're responsible." Wayne declared Rosalynn guilty, "I'll give you three days to sort this out. If not, I will call the police."

Rosalynn stared at him, feeling a hint of resentment, but she quickly suppressed it.

Whether or not she had anything to do with the matter, Wayne knew deep down.

Maybe disappointment wasn't the right word to discribe her mood.

Wayne had always been a vengeful person. She had volunteered to leave and forcefully rejected his attempts to keep her. If Wayne didn't kill her, it meant he had been merciful.

However, Rosalynn knew that she was not responsible for the entire situation. She refused to be made a scapegoat.

"Fine," Rosalynn responded with unwavering fearlessness.

Wayne's eyes darkened, unsettled by her stubborn and fearless demeanor. Without saying a word, he turned back towards his office, with Ashley closely trailing behind him.

As Ashley cast a glance at Rosalynn, a smug sense of triumph emanated from her.

Soon, rumors of Rosalynn betraying the company spread throughout Bane Corporation.

Rosalynn no longer had an office, so she took her laptop and went to the company library.

She had been monitoring the entire process of the Douglas project, and it was a perfect plan in every way.

She had personally done research on Prodigy Inc.'s demands, so the proposal should have been flawless and Prodigy Inc. would have approved it without a doubt.

What a pity!

At lunchtime.

Rosalynn bought a sandwich and sat down in a quiet place. She took a bite and responded to Paige's text.

When Paige found out about the situation, she immediately called Rosalynn.

"Find the culprit! Find them and make them confess!" Paige exclaimed angrily, punctuating her words with a stomping foot. "Clear your name! And while you're at it, give them a good beating!"

Rosalynn responded with a somber tone, "But the significant deal still fell through. Many people dedicated months of work to this, and it shouldn't have ended like this."

"Rosa, do you have a plan?" Paige asked.

"I will catch them, and I will fight for this deal!" Rosalynn replied with determination.

"I will not be slandered!"

"What can I do to help?" Paige asked without hesitation.

"There's a cruise party tomorrow night, and the boss of Prodigy Inc., Wallace Mason, will be attending. I'm going to bring the proposal and find him."

"I know of this party, and I should be able to get your invitations. But, I've heard from my stepfather that Wallace is notorious for being strict. Your proposal already had a flaw..."

Paige left it at that.

"How will I know if I don't try?" Rosalynn decided.

Paige: "Alright, girl, I'll help you!"

"When this is over, I'll treat you to a fancy dinner!" Rosalynn said with a laugh.

"You bet!" Paige replied excitedly. "By the way, don't mess around with your outfit. Let's go shopping right now!"

After that, Paige couldn't help but mock Rosalynn's previous modest appearance.

"Look at you. You are a natural queen, stop playing the wallflower, alright?"

"Okay!" Rosalynn laughed in response.

She hadn't intended to keep playing the wallflower anyway.

Standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the third floor of the library.

Wayne observed Rosalynn, a gentle smile adorning her countenance.

Had she ever bestowed such a smile upon him? Never.

A sudden surge of anger welled up within Wayne's chest, intensifying his emotions.

"Wayne, don't you think you're being a bit too harsh about the contract problem in the sales department? You know Rosalynn well, right? Could she really have done those tiny mistakes?" Jacob said while glancing at Wayne. "Look at her, so lonely and helpless, sitting out in the cold!"

Wayne was cold and heartless.

"It's her fault for leaving my protection. How is she pitiful?" Wayne said while watching Rosalynn. "She deserves it."

Jacob hesitated, unsure what to say.

At that moment, a black Benz pulled up by the roadside.

Rosalynn smiled, got up, and ran over excitedly.

Jacob looked at her in astonishment. He had never seen Rosalynn this lively and girlish.

As Jacob inspected the car and glimpsed the vexed expression on Wayne's face, he exaggeratedly remarked, "What's happening? Does Rosalynn have a new beau? Is that why she's so resolute in severing ties with you?"

Wayne's countenance grew icy, and he remained silent. He turned away abruptly and departed.

The following evening, as the city lights illuminated the surroundings, a magnificent cruise ship glided to a halt at the pier.

A steady stream of wealthy and influential people, even celebrities, dressed in their finest, boarded the ship.

Rosalynn and Paige had already boarded earlier.

However... they didn't have invitations, but staff passes instead.

"The party is just too popular this time. Everyone in H City wants to be here. The invitations are hard to come by, so we can only sneak in as staff," Paige said apologetically.

"No problem, as long as we're on board," Rosalynn said while double-checking her proposal to ensure it was flawless.

"In a bit, the cocktail party will start. You change into the gown and go find Wallace," Paige patted the bag next to her, which contained Rosalynn's gown. "Babe, you're so gorgeous, you'll definitely knock everyone's socks off. Tonight, not only do we want to get Wallace's order, but also hook you up with a new boyfriend!"

Rosalynn couldn't help but laugh. Which man would want a girlfriend who's pregnant with someone else's child?

Before long, the cocktail party began.

Rosalynn changed into the gown and climbed out of a low window.

As soon as she landed and put on her high heels, laughter came from behind her.

Frowning, she turned around to see a cute guy with adorable curly hair, holding a champagne glass, staring at her as if he was dumbstruck.

"Sir? Do you need help?" Rosalynn hesitated a bit but asked anyway.

"You..." The handsome guy looked at the low window and then back at Rosalynn.

Rosalynn was speechless. She had absolutely terrible luck, getting caught by someone as soon as she got out!

Rosalynn prepared to make up some lie.

However, the handsome guy continued dreamily, "You're so beautiful, like a princess escaping from a fairy tale!"

Rosalynn stood there, momentarily taken aback by the situation.

She was adorned in a captivating strapless gown, its golden hue accentuating her figure. Her waist-length hair cascaded down in voluminous waves, adding to her allure.

With her smooth and fair complexion, coupled with meticulously applied delicate makeup, she appeared breathtakingly beautiful beneath the moonlight and stars. As she glanced back, a gentle sea breeze tousled her flowing locks, creating an enchanting sight that captivated the attention of an admirer, a handsome figure.