Chapter 51: Chapter 51
Kiera subconsciously took out her phone.
She actually hadn’t wanted to make a scene in front of Mrs. Olsen with Isla…
Even if they cleared things up on Monday and it reached Mrs. Olsen’s ears through someone else, it would be stronger than having a face-to-face argument like this.
It was mainly because she was afraid that Mrs. Olsen would get too excited and it would affect her health.
But since Mrs. Olsen had made the call, there was no need for her to keep covering for Isla…
Yet, just before the call came through, Isla rushed to Mrs. Olsen’s side and hung up the phone, “Mom, no!”
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Mrs. Olsen was startled and looked at her with furrowed brows, “Why not?”
Isla bit her lip and said, “I just finished talking with Jake, and his opinion is that we shouldn’t blow this out of proportion and just handle it internally within the company. If Dr. South finds out, even if Dr. South doesn’t take it out on Kiera, Horton Group will still have to punish those involved to express our apology to Dr. South, and then it would be harder to be lenient.”
Mrs. Olsen paused slightly, “Is that so?”
“Yes.” Isla looked again at Kiera, a gleam flashing in her eyes, “Kiera, the evidence for this matter is solid, and you have directly confronted Dr. South, it’s best if you admit your mistake quickly and submit a sincere letter of apology to the company. Then I won’t pursue your responsibility, and with Mr. Horton smoothing things over at Horton Group, they will certainly deal with you leniently.”
Hearing this, Taylor Olsen immediately advised, “Shirley, did you hear that? There won’t be any serious consequences for Kiera, you always worry too much…”
Kiera cast her eyes down.
She looked at her phone.
She could call back now and expose the truth, but could Mrs. Olsen accept that outcome?
What a clear and lofty person she was, whose only requirement of her children was to be healthy and upright, and not to venture down the wrong path.
Could she accept that her daughter was actually a sly villain?
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Kiera remained silent for a while, but eventually, she looked at Mrs. Olsen and decided to prepare her, “Mrs. Olsen, I’m not that foolish. Not being able to complete a project is a normal capability for a person, I have no reason to steal Dr. South’s plan just for some pride. Also, think about it, did Dr. South promise you he would provide technical support to Horton Group?”
At those words, Mrs. Olsen pursed her lips.
Isla then spoke, “I have already explained this to mom, it was me who used mom’s phone to call Dr. South without her permission, and he has agreed.”
Kiera wanted to speak further, but Taylor Olsen angrily said, “Kiera, you really don’t know how to repent! All the care Shirley has shown you has been in vain! Isla has even decided not to pursue your responsibility, yet you’re still here accusing your sister?!”
He pointed towards the door, “Get out!”
Kiera took a deep look at Mrs. Olsen, saw her slightly furrowed brows, clearly not believing any of this, sighed softly, and turned to leave.
Her words should give Mrs. Olsen more to think about, at least she had laid the groundwork. When the truth came out on Monday, she hoped Mrs. Olsen wouldn’t be too upset…
As she left the room, she heard movement behind her and turned to see Isla following her.
Isla’s gaze was flickering, “Kiera, Horton Group also doesn’t want to make a big deal out of this, I suggest you resign on your own, and just let this whole thing pass.”
Kiera chuckled sarcastically.
Isla had stolen her plan and now obviously wanted to quell the issue as quickly as possible.
She spoke indifferently, “We both know very well who stole whose plan, there’s no need to pretend here.”
Upon hearing this, Isla raised her chin proudly, “Of course you stole mine, we have both human and material evidence, you can’t deny it.”
Kiera saw that she didn’t look the least bit guilty, “There’s always a trace left by the wild goose that flies, do you really think you’ve left no cracks?”
Isla’s gaze turned cold, “Are you talking about Dr. South? Do you want Dr. South to confront this personally? Kiera, you’re too naive. Such a trivial matter will not trouble Dr. South!”
Her implication was that Dr. South knew nothing about this and no one would bring it up to Dr. South. This blame was pinned on Kiera for sure!
If she weren’t Dr. South herself, she would indeed be in a passive position.
Kiera’s lips curled into a smile, “Isla, walk the night long enough and you’re bound to meet a ghost.”
Leaving these words behind, she walked away directly.
The smile on Isla Olsen’s face slowly faded until only fierceness remained.
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Lewis Horton was indeed in a meeting.
The meeting ended at eight in the evening, and as he stepped out of the conference room, he caught a glimpse of a furtive figure standing not far away, Jalen Riley.
Hearing the conference room door open, he immediately came over, “Cousin, there’s something I need to ask for your help with.”
Lewis Horton continued walking towards the elevator without stopping, “Speak.”
Jalen Riley looked back to see the senior executives from the meeting consciously keeping a distance before briefly explaining the situation in the R&D department and then pleading, “The young girl just graduated and wanted to achieve something great, she might have taken the wrong path, but in the end, she didn’t cause any damage to the company, could you consider leniency?”
Lewis Horton entered the elevator and pressed the button for the sub-basement parking garage.
Seeing he did not respond, Jalen Riley continued, “Cousin, I’ve never asked you for anything, and Keira Olsen is indeed an exceptional talent, I really don’t want to see her career end like this…”
Lewis Horton gave him a cold glance, his deep eyes void of any warmth, “Do you think she stole it?”
Jalen Riley was momentarily stunned in place.
“Ding.”
The elevator arrived.
Lewis Horton strode out and headed straight to his car.
Tom Davis stole glances at him through the rearview mirror, cautiously inquiring, “Boss, do you think Keira Olsen didn’t steal it? But if that’s the case, did Dr. South steal hers?”
Lewis Horton lifted his eyelids and glanced at him, remaining silent.
Tom Davis muttered softly, “You seem to trust her quite a bit.”
Lewis Horton leaned back in his seat, his gaze deepening.
It wasn’t so much that he trusted her, but there was an innate pride about her that made him quite certain she wouldn’t steal, nor did she need to.
As for why her solution was identical to Dr. South’s, perhaps it was because of… Samuel Morgan?
He remembered that Keira Olsen had a boyfriend and they were anxious to get married…
That boyfriend, was it Samuel Morgan?
The car soon arrived at the hospital.
Lewis Horton walked briskly up the stairs and happened to see Keira Olsen approaching from the opposite direction.
The light in the hallway was dim, and most of the people around were wearing striped hospital gowns, looking weary.
Only the girl had a fair complexion, and even her languid walk carried a vibrancy, as if she was the only scenery in the hospital.
Lewis Horton’s expression unconsciously softened.
The two met at Old Mrs. Horton’s hospital room door, but Lewis Horton didn’t enter the room, instead asking indifferently, “Do you need help?”
Keira Olsen paused briefly, smiling as she answered, “No need.”
Lewis Horton’s voice suddenly turned cold, “You don’t need my help, are you looking for Samuel Morgan? Indeed, I’ve overstepped.”
Keira Olsen nodded, “I do indeed need his help, he can better prove my identity.”
At her words, Lewis Horton was taken aback, “Your identity?”