Before Whitney could process her confusion, Noel's voice came through again.

"Yewalmost got licked off this project. Doesn't that strike you as odd? If you didn't have that send hackup today, I wouldn't have kept you.

"Me Howand, you're fair and impartial Tunderstand that. I never expected you to help me with anything." Whitney replied calmly.

Thinking of her own verspicions, the added, "I suspect it is Amy. She might have tampered with my laptop after we arrived at Seabourke Architectural institute, There was a small click on the other end of the line. It sounded like a lighter

Ing almost surprised, "Why?"

Amy was her boss, and Whitney had only been at the company for a few days. Could the really be targeted and framed?

Whitney couldn't think of another plausible reason and said helplessly, "She likes mirand sees me as a rival".

he asked again

re you as a rivale.

Noel clarified. "Wire world she see you as a

Whitney found his train of thought very strange. Meddant! be more surprised that Amy liked i

"Maybe browse she misunderstood after that day you helped me in her office."

"You think it's a misunderstanding? Neel countered.

She affirmed, "What else could it be if not a misunderstanding?"

There was a brief silence before Noel's voice became colder. "It wasn't Amy"

"Hm?" Whitney paused for a moinent and realized he was saying Amy didn't i

"No one at Seabourke Architectural Institute touched your things"

rwith her laptopnoveldrama

After today's meeting. Noel had already checked the surveillance. During the time Whitney was away, her laptop bag had been left on the seat, and no one had touched it

Whitney felt more confused now.

"Think carefully again. Who could've had access to your belongings and own there was another USB drive in your bag?

With that, he hang up without waiting for her reply.

Three days later, a witness for Matthew's case was bully found

Someone condimed that he hadn't participated in the fight and had only tried to break it up. It was just that he was unlucky and got punched twice in the process. Once the truth was clanlied, Matthew was cleared of an involvement

Helena called Whimey. "I thought it'd be like searching for a needle in a haystack and that it would take days, I didn't expect to find someone so quickly. He actually came looking for us

She and Matthew had spent two days searching in the nearby residential area on the third day, while they were asking questions, a man walked up and asked if they were looking for a witness to the light Just like that, Matthew's innoce was proven

Whitney thought about it for a long time before sending Nuela message. "Did you help find that witness?

The message seemed to vanish into thin air as she never heard back from

But she was suerit had to be him.

Whitney was having diner with Elijah when the builer entered.

"Mr. and Mrs. Spericet ace here."

As soon as lar finished speaking, Westleyentered the dining room, with Rebecca and Stella following behind.

"Mr. Howard Senior, we heard you were ill, so we came to visit Westley handed the gifts he brought to the maids.

Then, he walked over quickly, his expression full of concem as he looked at Elijah. "How's your health? I had some thousand-year-old gynecoots and wild troema sent over. Please make sure to take them for nounshment." Whittery looked at him, his posture showing obvious deference and ingratiation toward someone of higher status

Elijah remained calm and kind Seeing Westley seemed to mind him of an old acquaintance, and he said his health had improved significantly while also Inquiring about Westley's health.

"You'er getting older too. You need intake better care of yourself."

est assured. You contrat het like your own granddaughter

"Yes, you're absolutely digla," westley agreed. He added, "With Whit her accompanying you, transest Feel free to askherto do anything.!

Before Elijah finished speaking, Emily chimed in, "Oh, we wouldn't dare. We have to hold her up on a pedestal, Otherwise, if she gets put one day, we'll have to

"Emily, you must be joking. Whitney is the most respectful and filial daughter to her parents and elders," Westley said with a simile, pretending not to hear the

"well, I don't see that at all. And calling us be out names seis prematur. Your daughter hasn't joined our family vet

Westley's expressions taltered slightly. He knew Damian's mother looked down on the Spencer Lamily, which was why he wonds were filled with disilain.

DD) vien if she hasn't matted into the family yet, it won't be long now," he said betone turning to Elijah. "I came here today to discuss Whitney and Dandan's wedding plans with your Is there amthing else we need to prepare on mit end?" Whitney lowered her gaze and spoke up, "Dad, Grandpa hasn't fully recovered yet. Let's not talk about this now."

Westley replied stemly, "The wedding between our families is drawing a lot of attention. With only two weeks left, of course, everything must be prepared

At that moment, a tall figure entered through the doorway.