"Miss Ye, it's all right. Just tell me what you think." Duncan was a little prim and nervous in front of Holley. After all, she was one of Rachel's most trusted woman who was going to determine his future.
"Okay. First of all, I really like your frankness, Mr. Qiu. It feels quite pleasant talking to you," Holley said with a satisfied smile. She looked as if the words were coming from the bottom of her heart.
Holley's attitude further consolidated his suspicion. She must want something from him! "It's very nice of you to say that, Miss Ye. If there is anything I can do, please tell me. I'm willing to go to any lengths," Duncan replied humbly.
"Mr. Qiu, what have you been doing after you left Tarsan Corporation?" Though Holley had asked to be straightforward in the first place, she was still beating about the bush.
But Duncan didn't mind at all. If Holley wanted to play, he was ready to entertain her. He was up to do whatever she might ask of him. He replied, "To be honest, I haven't chosen a company after I left Tarsan Corporation. Indeed, I got some good offers, but I turned them down. I had worked in Tarsan Corporation for more than two decades. I have devoted the better part of my life to the company. So, I still have strong feeling towards the company. Nothing else can compare with it!"
"Mr. Qiu, are you saying that you have been unemployed ever seen you had left Tarsan?" Holley asked with a raised brow. Her expression was so sincere as she pretended to know nothing about what Rachel had done to him.
"It might be difficult to understand. But that's the truth," Duncan replied, embarrassed. He clearly knew the cause of his force-out. But he had to pretend to know nothing for the sake of his future.
"That's just great!" Holley exclaimed, with a shine in her cunning eyes.
"What do you mean, Miss Ye?" Duncan asked, confused. He was, in fact, anxious to know what Holley would ask in return for her offer.
He knew what she was going to say next would determine the rest of his life.
"Mr. Qiu, the truth is that Ms. Bai has been missing you ever since your dismissal. Even though she hasn't said anything, I could tell that from her expression. As you said, you had been a part of Tarsan Corporation for more than twenty years, and you are somehow attached to it. The same way, the company can't carry on without you either
made sure to distance Rachel and herself from the planning. "You know, I'm just angry about this whole thing and feel sorry for Miss Bai," she added.
"Miss Ye, I understand exactly what you mean. Rest assured, I know what to do," Duncan replied, nodding. He sneered in his mind. They wanted to use him to hurt Sheryl, and at the same time, they wanted to stay away from the mess. "Miss Ye, I'm acting on my own volition. Whatever I do has nothing to do with Ms. Bai."
"All right, Mr. Qiu. I have been complaining to you for so long. Never mind all that small talk for now. Let's enjoy our coffee," Holley said. She smiled from ear to ear as she successfully completed her task.
All she had to do now was wait and watch how things would unfold.
While Holley and Duncan were busy hatching their plot, Sheryl received a call from Charles. "Sher, I have some good news for you!" he said joyfully.
"What is it? Did you find any evidence?" Sheryl asked, excited to hear her husband's cheerful voice.
"Yes, I did! I have collected enough evidence to prove that the photos are fake! I will be holding a press release tomorrow afternoon. Everything will come to light soon." Charles seemed extremely thrilled about the discovery.
"That's great, Charles! Once people know the truth, I don't have to be cooped up in here anymore. Shirley and Clark can go to kindergarten too. We have been keeping them at home for so long, and they miss their friends. They have been asking me why. I really can't hold on any longer!" Sheryl sighed. The chaos was finally coming to an end.