Chapter 368 Secretly Following
Subsequently, Ashley reconnected with Hendrix.
Hendrix guessed she would call at this time, "Is that bastard Dante trying to reconcile with both threats and promises?"
Ashley smirked, "You seem to know him well."
"Same tactics, I've used them on others too."
Ashley said, "Dante's methods shouldn't be underestimated. I always feel like they have a backup plan. Our biggest shortcoming right now is that we can't get specific data on the excessive building materials. After such a long time, the harmful substances have already decreased. We can only prove through medical reports that the patients' illnesses are caused by formaldehyde poisoning, which has worsened into leukemia."
Hendrix felt inexplicably good listening to her, even though the content was just a cold analysis, "Do you want to check their living environment?"
"That's right. I need to verify further if these three patients also have substandard renovation materials at home, so Quantum Innovations Tech doesn't find any loopholes."
Hendrix said, "Not just their homes. Check if they have recently bought cars or frequently visit places with potential risks. All these need to be investigated."
"Understood."
Ashley wasn't sure at which stage KM would play tricks. All she could do now was not miss any stage.
Even so, with KM's legal department being so tricky and cunning, they must have prepared many traps for her.
Facing off against Dante with full force, Ashley's palms were slightly sweaty.
Hendrix was silent for a moment, then sighed, "If my leg were fine, I could go to the scene with you. For the first time, I find my leg injury so damn frustrating. I'd rather lose an arm."
Ashley gave a bitter smile, "I wish you were okay too."
That way, she could act as an assistant, learn from experience, and then make her move.
Hendrix called out to her, "Did Damian give you a hard time?"
Ashley immediately thought of last night, her throat dry, "No."
Meanwhile, in a corner, Ashley didn't notice that another scene was unfolding.
"Lynn, you look beautiful today!"
Hannah deliberately blocked Lynn's way in the break room, arms crossed, smiling at her.
Lynn's coffee wasn't ready yet, and she held an empty cup, smiling, "Thank you, you look beautiful too."
Hannah pouted, "Lynn, you're so magnanimous, not even getting angry."
Lynn thought to herself that Hannah approaching her couldn't be for anything good, so she stayed alert and smiled, "Did you do something to make me angry?"
Pretending, really good at pretending!
Hannah gave a sweet smile, "Did you really find Mr. Long's house?"
Lynn maintained her perfect smile, "You too, jokes should have limits. How could you give me a fake address? But since you're the most favored in our firm, how could I be mad at you?"
What?
Did Lynn take the wrong medicine, or did her ears need treatment?
She wasn't angry, not even arguing?
Hannah touched her nose, "Actually, I'm not very sure about Mr. Long's address. I'll definitely tell you when I find out."
The coffee machine stopped, and Lynn bent down to get her coffee, gently saying, "Everyone in the firm knows about our breakup. Even if I visit as a subordinate or a friend, it would be awkward. As long as he's recovering well, I'm relieved. After all, we loved once, and I want to keep the last bit of beauty."
Hannah felt disgusted. Did Lynn talk to men in this tone? Wouldn't that drive them crazy?
If two-faced had levels, Lynn would definitely rank first.
"Oh, I thought you spread rumors and defamed Ashley out of anger for not getting Mr. Long's address!"
Lynn almost spilled her coffee, "I was quite surprised by those words too."
Hannah snorted, "What's there to be surprised about? The source is you. You probably think the rumors aren't bad enough, right? There's no one else here, why not be honest? Do I have to show evidence?"
Riley heard their argument and hurried over, standing with Lynn, "Hannah, don't be too arrogant. Just because you have Ashley as your mentor, don't speak too wildly. Lynn is your senior!"
Hannah sniffed, "And you, spreading rumors too. You two never do anything good together."
"Hannah, don't think you can talk nonsense just because you're young. At eighteen, you bear civil responsibility. Be careful not to ruin yourself."
"Riley, I heard you. You two were discussing it together. Should I play a recording? Or send it to Mr. Brin? See how he handles it?"
Hannah took out her phone, scrolling through recordings.
Lynn thought she really had evidence. If it reached Harold, it would be not lovely. She had to admit, "Yes, I said it first."
Ashley stopped, looking directly at Lynn, "So it was you."
Lynn didn't expect Ashley to come at this moment, but the words were out, and there was no taking back, "Yes, I said it. But I only said your boyfriend is rich and drives a Rolls-Royce. Others added the rest. Did I say anything wrong? Isn't the person who picked you up your boyfriend?"
Lynn's words cornered Ashley.
Her message was simple: if Ashley didn't admit the car owner was her boyfriend, it meant the rumors were true, that she was involved with a rich man inappropriately.
If she said he was her boyfriend, then why hide him from everyone?
Was her boyfriend that shameful?
Ashley said, "You did get it wrong."
The atmosphere turned cold, with several pairs of eyes fixed on Ashley.
No way!
Was Ashley really that kind of person?
Admitting so straightforwardly, wasn't she afraid of losing face?
Crazy, even if true, she shouldn't admit it. How would she live afterward?
Riley sneered in the silence, "Ms. Astor, everyone was discreetly talking behind your back, and you just admitted it?"
Ashley crossed her arms, holding a document in one hand, "That person isn't my boyfriend. He's the person KM Group assigned to the Quantum Innovations Tech lawsuit. I won't reveal who, but if you're interested, you can find out."
Lynn was stunned, her face pale, "You... that day..."
Ashley was expressionless, "What about that day? You thought he was my boyfriend and secretly followed? Without seeing clearly, you spread a rumor? If I knew you were so curious, I would've had them stop for you to see clearly, so you wouldn't come back and talk nonsense."
Lynn's face turned completely pale, embarrassed beyond words, trying to regain some dignity, "You should've explained earlier. Then no one would guess."
Ashley sneered, "Explain what? As a professional lawyer, spreading false rumors without verification, isn't there enough online defamation cases? Want to be a defendant yourself?"
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