Chapter 701

Yale’s expression stiffened.

“Mr. Hunt, why are you asking me that again? I have nothing to do with this. I’ve been with Ms. Lloyd the whole time. I haven’t even set foot in the company. How could it possibly be me?”

Tyler leaned back slightly and twirled his pen. “I never said it was you, so why are you in such a rush to defend yourself?”

Only then did Yale realize he might have reacted too hastily. He quickly recovered.

“Apologies, Mr. Hunt. I was too anxious. I just didn’t want you to misunderstand me.”

Tyler’s gaze locked onto Yale. The depth in them was like an abyss. One wrong step, and he’d be lost forever.

“Yale, you’ve worked at my side for many years. You know my character, and you know exactly what I hate most.”

“Yes, Mr. Hunt. I understand.”

Tyler didn’t want to keep beating around the bush. “This is your last chance. However you answer now, I won’t bring it up again. But I want you to think carefully.”

The whole night felt like a rollercoaster ride to Yale, and being forced to choose at this moment was a nightmare.

But if his sacrifice could help Tyler survive this crisis, then maybe it was worth it.

With that thought in mind, he found courage again. He straightened his back and spoke firmly.

“Mr. Hunt, no matter how many times you ask, my answer is the same: This has nothing to do with me, and even less with Ms. Lloyd. From the moment we left the apartment, I’ve been by her side. I never once left her sight. And if you suspect the two of us are working together, that’s impossible. What would we even gain from that? What purpose would it serve?”

Tyler didn’t reply. He simply listened, then, after a pause, chose not to press further.

“Stay here and continue assisting with the investigation. I’m going home.”

“Mr. Hunt, then what about the project?” Yale asked carefully.

“If nothing else is wrong with it, it can move forward.”

“Yes!” Yale nearly burst out cheering.

Whatever the truth, as long as the outcome was in their favor, that was all that mattered. Since the contract was already stamped, there was no point fussing about forged handwriting.

If Tyler canceled now, the company would face a massive penalty fee, which would be an even greater loss.

Once Tyler left, Yale immediately dialed Rachel.

“Ms. Lloyd, the plan worked. Mr. Hunt said if no issues are found after further checks, the project can go ahead.”

Rachel finally sighed in relief. “In that case, that’s wonderful. Our efforts weren’t wasted.”

“But there’s a problem, and it’s a serious one. Mr. Hunt insists on meeting the project’s representative. That means he still suspects something.”

Rachel, however, remained calm.

“Of course. That’s perfectly normal. It would be strange if he didn’t suspect anything.”

Yale frowned. “But how are we supposed to find a representative? You can’t exactly go meet him yourself, can you?”

Rachel touched her chin thoughtfully and fell silent.

“You’re right. That’s a real problem. No one else is suitable. With the way Tyler is, he can see through people too easily, especially if there’s something shady going on. And this time, there really is.”

Yale grew more anxious, feeling like his head was already on the chopping block. This project had to go through.

Rachel thought for a moment, but no clear answer came.

“Don’t panic. Let me think it over. Besides, you’ll be accompanying Mr. Hunt on his business trip tomorrow anyway, aren’t you?”

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