Ruby's breath hitched, and she instinctively denied it. "I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Ms. Jenner, I'll be at the same café where we met last time, at 2:00 p.m. If you don't show up, I'll have no choice but to submit the evidence to the authorities," Paul said, then hung up without waiting for her response.

Clutching her phone, Ruby froze in fear.

If she went to meet Paul, she risked losing the money and facing legal action from Prospectus Technology.

No... she couldn't let that happen. She had to leave immediately.

Steeling herself, she called Paul back. "Mr. Vernon, I'm not free at 2:00 p.m. Can we make it 4:00 p.m. instead?"

"Sure," Paul replied without hesitation.

After hanging up, Ruby quickly grabbed her suitcase and left. She gave her cat to a neighbor, not wanting anything to slow her down.

She booked the earliest available flight and headed straight for the airport.

Damon and Nyla were having lunch in his office when Spencer entered hurriedly.

"Mr. Sumner, we've uncovered the trail. The embezzled funds were funneled into a separate account. Using that account, Sullivan purchased a property under Ruby's name. She sold the property a few days ago for 1,800,000 dollars," Spencer reported.

At this, Nyla's cutlery slipped from her fingers, her expression filled with disbelief.

So this was why Ruby had resigned? Did she not realize that taking that money was illegal?

The more Nyla thought about it, the more disheartened she became. Now Ruby's recent behavior made sense.

Damon's voice was cold as he made a decision. "Report it to the authorities immediately."

"Yes, sir," Spencer replied, then left.

Once he was gone, Damon turned to Nyla, who was sitting on the sofa in a daze. He sat beside her.

"Nyla, are you upset about me calling the police?" he asked.

Nyla had calmed down somewhat by then. She lowered her gaze and spoke softly. "Everyone has to be responsible for their actions. If she made this choice, she should be prepared to face the consequences."

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"I'm just worried this will hurt you," Damon said gently.

After all, Ruby had once been her junior.

Nyla shook her head. "It won't. I was already disappointed when she resigned. This just solidifies my feelings."

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"Alright, let's not dwell on this anymore. You didn't eat much earlier. Have some more," he urged.

"Okay." Nyla picked up her utensils again, though the food now tasted bland.

She couldn't figure out when Ruby had changed.

Once, she had been a hardworking, sincere junior. Now, she was complicit in Sullivan's crime.

Eventually, Nyla decided to stop thinking about it.

Regardless of Ruby's reasons, she would have to face the consequences.

Just as Ruby collected her boarding pass at the airport, two police officers intercepted her.

One of them showed his badge and said sternly, "Ms. Jenner, you are suspected of being involved in

Sullivan Heseltine's embezzlement case. Please come with us

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Ruby froze in place, the boarding pass slipping from her hands and falling to the floor.