Chapter 2255


    Ste smirked as she approached, leaning in close to Jaylene''s ear." Remember the tree in my office?"


    Jaylene was caught off guard, her eyes widening in shock.


    Ste narrowed her eyes, her words deliberate. "You know about it, and so do I. Are you going to own


    up to it, or should I share it for everyone to hear? It


    Jaylene''s horror was evident in her expression, shocked that Ste had found the bug, especially since


    she had nted one in her office as well.


    She and Julia often spoke freely in the office, oblivious to potential eavesdroppers. The realization of


    how much Ste might have heard sent a chill down her spine, her face growing paler.


    Just as her resolve was about to crumble, Darcie''s voice cut through the tension. "Ste, Jaylene,


    what''s going on?"


    Jaylene was on the verge of confessing, but upon hearing Darcie’s voice, she hesitated. Seeing a way


    out, she called out, "Mom!"


    Ste clicked her tongue, the timing couldn''t have been more perfect.


    Turning around, she shed a polite smile and greeted Darcie warmly." Hello, Ms. Arnold."


    Darcie approached, pausing to look around before smiling. "You two are here chatting away without


    even having eaten?"


    Ste chimed in, "We weren''t chatting about anything much. Just discussing how Jaylene unexpectedly


    deducted an employee''s bonus, so I was curious."


    Jaylene wanted to protest, but seeing Ste gesturing with her phone, she held her tongue. If her


    mother found out that Ste had caught her red- handed, she''d surely scold her again.


    "Is that true?" Darcie turned to Jaylene. "Did you do that?"


    Jaylene downyed it. "I did mention it to HR once, but I didn''t request a bonus deduction. I don''t know


    how they misunderstood. Ms. Hall thought I was deliberately targeting Wren."


    Ste chuckled. "Did I misinterpret something?"


    Jaylene shrunk back.


    Darcie nced at her, her lips pursed. "Do you have any evidence that Jaylene did this? I''ve always


    warned her against favoritism in thepany. If she targeted a staff member today, I won''t tolerate it."


    Ste remained silent, gripping her phone tightly.


    Jaylene looked nervous, while Darcie repeated, "Do you have any evidence? It


    Ste pursed her lips. "HR hasn''t provided any valid evidence for deducting Wren''s bonus."


    Darcie raised an eyebrow. "So, you alsock evidence to prove Jaylene is targeting her, right?"


    Jaylene was taken aback, realizing she was being yed. She didn''t have any recording at all. This


    was a setup!


    Ste remarked casually, "And she has no evidence to prove her innocence. n


    Before Darcie could respond, her phone rang. Aubrey Abbott’s voice came through. "Mrs. Sage, the S-


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    Darcie''s expression darkened. "Who''s responsible?"


    Ste heard Aubrey say, "Sonia rkson."