Chapter 1623


    “Why did you ept these items without asking me? Emily’s eyes welled up with tears as she asked,


    “Why didn’t you tell me?”


    “Mr. James said not to tell you, I thought I was doing a good thing Ms Simmons stammered


    “Mr. James? You just believe what they say? These gifts aren’t from Charlie, do you know that?” Emily


    snapped.


    “Oh my God!” Ms. Simmons gasped in shock. If they’re not from Mr James, then who sent them?”


    Emily gathered all the items and gestured for Ms Simmons to help her carry them outside


    Just as they reached the door, the doorbell rang Ms Simmons opened the door to find Estelle and


    Magdalen


    “Emily Magdalen greeted her cheerfully But upon seeing Emily’s pale face and the items in her hands,


    her smile faded, “What happened?”


    I’m going to throw these things away, I’ll tell youter!” Emily said.


    Magdalen nced at the luxury items and held out a hand to stop her, Why throw them away? Are they


    from Charlie?”


    “No” Emily shook her head, took a deep breath, temporarily set down the items, and then let them into


    the house


    When they entered the living room, Ms. Simmons fetched bottles of water for Magdalen and Estelle,


    then she took Kya to the bedroom.


    Emily gave them a brief overview of the situation.


    Magdalen scoffed, This is a premeditated trap. They’ve taken photos of the gift. It’s useless to throw


    them away now.”


    Emily frowned, “I know it’s useless, but I can’t keep them either. It’s better to throw them away now!”


    Estelle’s gaze was sharp as she said calmly, “For now, Horizon Enterprises seems to be the prime


    suspect.”


    After all, the transaction records must havee from within Horizon Enterprises.


    Magdalen asked, “But if Horizon Enterprises is behind this, what’s their motive? They will get kicked out


    as they frame Emily. It’s a lose lose situation!”


    Estelle thought for a while, “Or were they aiming to undermine the James Group?”


    Magdalen shook her head slightly, “No. Usually, onlypanies of a simr level might do thing like


    this. But Horizon Enterprises and the James Group.


    terms of wealth umtion or corporate power, aren’t on the same level. It’s like a pyramid, with the


    James Group at the top and Horizon Enterprises in the middle. There’s no need for them to resort to


    this self-destructive approach to hit the James Group.”


    “That’s true!” Emily nodded in agreement, “That’s why I’ve never suspected Horizon Enterprises. I think


    someone is using me to hit Horizon Enterprises.”


    Magdalen asked, “What did Charlie say?”


    “Well” Emily was unsure about Charlie’s stance. He appeared to trust her, but he was also evidently


    angry.


    “Charlie wouldn’t doubt you!” Estelle said with conviction.


    Emily sighed, feeling guilty, “I’ve caused trouble for him again.”


    Magdalenfortingly pat her shoulder, “How could you me yourself for this? Someone schemed


    against you, and there’s no way you could have


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    Estelle asked, “Which otherpanies are involved in the bidding?”


    Emily told them the name of the remaining fourpanies.


    “Starlight Corporation? Magdalen raised an eyebrow, “Starlight Corporation is part of the Griffith Group,


    and the person in charge is Waters, who has been pursuing Charlie”


    “Waters?” Estelle raised an eyebrow, and showed a photo on her phone to Emily. Take a look at this!”


    Emily stared at the photo, her eyes widening.


    Magdalen and Estelle exchanged a meaningful nces, a hint of coldness in their smiles


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