Shattered Vows Shining Comeback

Chapter 54 I’ll Push It as Far as I Like

“Ms. Lawson, I couldn’t stop him,” the secretary said awkwardly as she followed Carson into the room

Gwen remained calm. “It’s fine. Just close the door.”

Carson’s ribs had healed significantly, and the bandages around his head had been removed. “Ms. Lawson, I saw the project proposal for Quantum Corporation. My name isn’t on it. Was it just overlooked?”

Gwen twirled a pen casually, her expression unfazed. “It wasn’t overlooked. I simply didn’t let them add your name.”

“We agreed on this, Ms. Lawson.” Carson’s smile vanished, replaced by a cold glare. “It’s rather rude to leave me behind after you’ve achieved your goal, don’t you think?”

Gwen raised her sharp gaze at Carson. “You need to remember, I’m the boss. I have reasons for my decisions.”

Carson, feeling indignant, retorted, “Don’t push it, Ms. Lawson.”

“Oh? I’ll push it as far as I like. What are you going to do about it?”

Smiling, Gwen tossed a thick stack of photos onto the table and lifted her chin defiantly. “I’m afraid problems will arise if someone like you is involved in the Quantum Corporation project.

Carson took a look at the photos. Instantly, shock was written all over his face. Trembling, he glanced at Gwen in terror. “W–Where did you get these?”

“I have plenty more. Do you need me to print some extra copies for you, Mr. Lowe?”

“N–No…” Carson’s bravado evaporated immediately.

Gwen lightly tapped her fingers on the table. Her lips curled into a derisive smile. “My guess was right. You really are no stranger to taking photos without consent.

“I can easily reach out to all of these people. If they find out you’ve been secretly filming your dealings with them, they might not just be angry; they could be out for blood.”

Carson’s heart raced. He hadn’t expected Gwen to discover his little hobby. But given the potential profits from the Quantum Corporation project, he decided to go all in.

“Don’t think you can threaten me with these, Ms. Lawson. Most of them have benefited from me as well. If we’re talking about embarrassment, we’ll all share the burden. I’m not scared. You should stop deflecting, Ms. Lawson, Just add my name to the project, or you’ll regret it later.”

“Don’t waste your breath. I said I’m not adding it, and I mean it.” Gwen shifted her tone while still exuding an air of authority that weighed heavily on Carson. “But I might reconsider if you tell me who is backing you in Quantum Corporation.”

Carson was so furious he couldn’t find the words to say. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to spill the beans, but once he did, he’d be admitting that someone was leaking company secrets.

Gwen and Ashton would surely bring it up in the future. Carson wasn’t foolish enough to drag his backer down

“just you wait!” With that, Carson stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

Alfie, standing by, turned to Gwen “Ms. Lawson, should we remove him from the company?”

No, not yet. His connections are too intricate. I need to use him to catch the mastermind behind him.”

Gwen instructed Alfie, “Keep a close eye on his movements in the company and report any issues immediately.”

“Understood.”

Alfie continued, “By the way, Quantum Corporation called, saying that the meeting for this afternoon is all set.”

“Got it.”

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Suddenly, Gwen thought of Theodore. “What’s Theodore doing?”

“I checked his itinerary. He took the earliest flight to Marendia this morning.”

“Great! Finally, no one is around to bother me,” Gwen said with a bright smile.

At noon, Ashton called, apologizing profusely for a sudden project development seminar. He instructed Gwen and Jake to communicate with the board regarding any progress issues.

Gwen agreed and headed to Quantum Corporation with Alfie.

She stepped into the conference room with poise, carrying a rare white Hermès crocodile bag. She was dressed in an elegant mist–blue suit with flawless makeup.

Jake was already inside. When he saw the graceful figure clad in blue, his fingers froze on the table. His gaze held emotions that no one could decipher.

Alfie pulled out a chair for Gwen and stood behind her without a word.

Gwen greeted the seated directors with a polite smile before arching an eyebrow and glancing at Jake. Her voice was icy as she greeted, “Mr. Hall.”

Jake was deeply hurt by Gwen’s cold indifference. His chest tightened with an unnamed anger, but with no outlet for his frustration, be responded in an equally cold tone, “Ms. Lawson.”