Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41: You Stole the Drawings

"What's going on?" Monica and Sherry turned to Jane, their attempt to mask their dissatisfaction palpable.

Jane held up the blank sheets she had discovered in her folder, asserting, "Let's address this now."

Upon seeing the blank sheets, Monica felt a pang of guilt. "What do you mean?" she inquired.

Jane walked up to Patrick, handing the blank sheets to him. "The drawings that were in the folder have been replaced with these blank sheets. Don't you think something's amiss, Mr. Pansy?"

Patrick accepted the blank sheets, placing them on the conference table. He impatiently tapped his slender fingers on the table, his gaze locked onto the sheets. It was evident that someone had stolen the drawings and substituted them with these blank pages. With only a handful of individuals having access to the drawings, and Jane being meticulous in her work, he knew she wouldn't entrust such critical documents to just anyone. Two possibilities loomed: either someone had substituted the drawings to embarrass Jane during the meeting, or Jane herself had made the switch. The latter scenario, however, left the question of motive unanswered.

Finally, Patrick decided, "I'll have Morton investigate."

"Of course, sir," Morton concurred respectfully.

Jane clarified, "I had inspected the file before heading to the airport, and the drawings were intact. Upon returning from the airport, I brought the folder to the conference room, only to find the drawings replaced with blank sheets. Clearly, someone must have made the switch during my absence at the airport."

"Jane, you've misplaced the drawings, and now you're trying to shift the blame. That's all it is," Monica interjected.

Unease washed over Monica when Patrick announced the impending investigation; she was well aware of Patrick's ruthless nature. If he discovered that she had stolen the drawings, the consequences would be severe, sending shivers down her spine.

"What? You believe I've lost the drawings?" Jane retorted. "Why would I substitute them with blank sheets? Do you think everyone's as foolish as you?"

Monica glared at Jane, feigning indifference. She consoled herself with the idea that her actions had been executed discreetly, and Jane could not possibly have uncovered her scheme. "What do you mean?" Monica retorted, concealing her unease.

Jane offered a cynical response, "If you don't wish to be exposed, the best course of action is to abstain from engaging in such activities."

Monica's heart quivered in fear. She swiftly stole a glance at Patrick, who remained silent, his expression stern and his gaze piercing. She quickly turned her gaze away.

"I... I don't know what you're talking about," Monica stammered. "By the way, I have other business to attend to. This meeting is over, Jane. I don't have time to waste on you."

Jane immediately called, "Wait!" in a cold, firm tone.