Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42: The Truth

"Yes, sir."

Morton nodded and left.

Soon after, he returned with a copy of the surveillance footage from the period when Jane was at the airport.

"Mr. Pansy, I've got it," Morton reported, handing the USB drive to Patrick.

Patrick accepted it, leaned back in his chair, and narrowed his eyes. What secrets could this footage hold? After contemplating it for a moment, he dropped the USB drive on the table and commanded, "Play it."

"Yes, sir," Morton responded, proceeding to set up the computer and projector. He inserted the USB drive and initiated the playback.

Monica wiped away the cold sweat on her forehead and tried to reassure herself. She believed that even if they obtained the surveillance footage, it wouldn't reveal her involvement. She had orchestrated her actions meticulously, and Jane wouldn't be able to incriminate her.

The surveillance footage began with Jane organizing her folders, meticulously inspecting the drawings, clearly displaying that she held the legitimate drawings, not blank sheets.

After her examination, Jane returned the drawings to the folder and secured it in a drawer. She then departed for the airport.

Not a soul approached Jane's desk until noon when it was time for lunch. All the employees left for the cafeteria, leaving the offices unattended.

At that moment, a middle-aged cleaner in her uniform entered Jane's office with cleaning supplies in hand. She discreetly made her way to Jane's desk and cautiously checked her surroundings for any witnesses. Assured that she was alone, she opened the drawer, replaced the drawings with blank sheets, and departed.

Monica breathed a sigh of relief. "It appears the cleaner was responsible for the switch," she asserted.

Having reviewed the surveillance footage and identified the perpetrator, she believed that Jane's accusations against her could now be easily dispelled.

"That's correct. Now that we've reviewed the surveillance footage and know who did it, you owe me an apology, Jane," Monica declared, her pride and arrogance fully restored.

"Just a moment," Jane interjected, signaling to Morton to pause the footage.

"Yes, we've all witnessed it. It was the cleaner, Joan, who substituted the drawings. But why did she do it? What motivated her?" Jane inquired.

"You can locate her and question her," Monica suggested, confident that Jane wouldn't be able to find Joan.

Patrick, his brow furrowing, gestured for Morton to initiate a search for Joan.

Morton promptly made a phone call and then informed Patrick, "Joan resigned at one o'clock this afternoon."

One o'clock? That was after the drawings were replaced. Her resignation following the act was a clear indication of premeditation. "Investigate it thoroughly and ensure you locate her," Patrick commanded, his tone unyielding.

Jane, however, smiled and shook her head. "Don't trouble yourself. I'll have Joan join us right away. The truth will become evident."

Patrick was taken aback. "What?" he questioned, surprised.