Chapter 191 - I Believe You

"I know you probably think the worst of me right now, and these photographs are surely guiding you in that line of thought, I understand, but the truth is I got that contract on my own. Whatever happened between Mr Beau and I, had nothing to do with the contract. That's my personal business and I'll like if it remains so.

"I'll unashamedly say that Mr Beau and i are currently in a romantic relationship, hence the photographs, but this was only after the contract. I never entangled myself with him to acquire that contract. But if you think this is wrong and I have shamed the company in anyway and would probably bring trouble to this establishment then, I'd tender in my resignation. Because Mrs Lin I'd rather work with my pride intact than have my name slandered for something I didn't do" She spoke angrily, as she tried to say this without raising her voice.

Jade's countenance was serious even though she was very pained by this accusal or distrust. But she knew she shouldn't probably blame Mrs Lin for thinking this way. The evidence before her were quite convincing and very misleading.

She didn't even need to guess who was responsible for this. It had to be that witch, Stephanie. It could only be her, she had her prints all over this. Jade's fist clenched tightly when she thought about how Stephanie could have done this. She has been following her?

Stephanie was going to get it from her as soon as she got out of here. She'd murder that bitch!

The fierce and convincing tone on Jade's face and the tone at which she had spoken got Mrs Lin confused. She could feel her mind waver towards Jade. She didn't know who or what to believe.

At first when she had received these pictures and the letter attached to it, she doubted the authenticity of the pictures. It could be photoshopped she thought to herself. But after she had invited Stephanie into her office to ask her some few questions, she was shocked by the things Stephanie had told her. She didn't believe that the girl who had awed her mind with her intelligence, dilligence and courage was actually capable of doing something like this.

But who was she to think otherwise. The evidence were pointing towards the fact that Jade had sold herself to Jake Beau in exchange for the contract, and Stephanie, a reputable staff of the company also confirmed it.

She looked up at Jade in silence for some moments.

"So you're saying that you didn't get sexually involved with Mr Beau for the contract?" She asked again, her eyes fixed on Jade as she observed all her expressions. She also wanted to believe that she had not made a mistake in taking a liking to this girl.

"Yes ma" Jade replied curtly.

"And you're both in a relationship, which is not hinged on the anti-malware contract that was signed?"

"Yes ma" Jade answered again.

Mrs Lin continued to gaze at Jade. She sighed as she lolled back on her sweltvering chair, kneading her temples for a while. This was giving her a headache. She was totally buying Jade's side of the story. She had initially wished that what was written in the note were lies.

She didn't have a problem with Jade dating Jake. Though the guy had a bad reputation and she wouldn't lie and say she wasn't beginning to feel worried for her, but it was Jade's Personal matter. And if Jade said she didn't get entangled with Jake because of the contract then she was going to believe her.

"And you're sure Jade, I don't want to believe you and be disappointed by trusting you later" Mrs Lin asked again.

"I'm very sure ma" Jade's voice was sharp and firm.

Mrs Lin sighed again. "I believe you Jade. If you say you didn't, then I believe you. And I'm sorry for the way I reacted, I guess I should have handled it better than I just did. I should have trusted my decision of wanting to take you under my wings and should have believed you're not that kind of a person" She apologized.

Yes, she should have trusted her instincts that had always liked and admired Jade from the day she made that bold move in her office. Doubting Jade, meant she had indirectly doubted her own judgement.

"I perfectly understand. I'm sure I would have reacted in the same way. I know you only have the best interest of the company at heart" As a matter of fact Jade's respect for the woman just doubled. Mrs Lin could have mentioned this at the conference room earlier, but she didn't. Doesn't that mean she subconsciously doubted she was wasn't capable of doing something like that?

"Still I'm sorry. I'll look more into this matter" Mrs Lin said apologectically. She was slightly embarrassed of how she had handled the issue. She had let her emotions get the best of her, and that was something she has never done before.

"Thank you ma" Jade greeted. She didn't know how she should feel at the moment. Relief, excitement, anger were all she was feeling at the moment. This meant that she still had her job right? She actually didn't want to resign as well. She loved it here.

But there was something she really wanted to do, and that was to confirm that this was really Stephanie's handiwork. She was sure that wench was the one behind it, but she needed to be sure, just to clear off that 0.001% doubt lingering in her mind that it might not really be Stephanie, but who the hell was she kidding.

"Ma, if I may ask, can I know how you came about these pictures?" Jade asked.

"They were anonymously mailed. Why do you ask? Do you know who might have sent these, and for what purpose?" Mrs Lin asked in return especially when she noticed the anger flashing in Jade's eyes.

'Purpose? Wasn't the purpose so obvious?'

"No, I was simply curious" She replied. She didn't really want to raise her suspicious or rather call out the culprit because that would only result taking them back to the past, of how she was gruesomely betrayed.

"Okay, I'll further look into this, so you can go back to work" She said dismissively. She also didn't want to mention Stephanie's involvement in this. It could lead to problems between them. She'll surreptitiously look into this.

"Thank you Ma" Jade bowed slightly before turning to leave.

"Jade be careful" Mrs Lin said from behind her, while Jade nodded before opening the door and walking out.

Her fist clenched the moment she walked out of the Vice president's office. There was only one thing on her mind and that was paying that bitch a visit.

She might have saved her job today, but what about next time?

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Oh my God, I'm so sorry for the swapped chapter. I mistakenly swapped the chapters for my books. I could barely keep my eye open while posting, I took some pills earlier. I'm super sorry for the confusion.. Please forgive me.