Rebirth of the Deadly Beauty novel Chapter 314

"No wonder Andy wouldn't give me the project while you managed to secure yours so easily… It turns out you promised him benefits," Harold seethed. His expression darkened as he connected the dots. Without giving Yvonne a chance to explain, he slapped her hard in front of everyone.

"You fool! Do you know that bribery is a serious crime? If the authorities decide to prosecute, I won't be able to protect you!"

Harold was furious. His slap sent Yvonne tumbling to the ground.

She was dazed and shocked. She covered her face and tried to stifle any cries, letting out only small, muffled sobs. She had never seen him this angry.

"I suspected how a young woman with no experience in business could secure the Dunhill Group contract so easily—it turns out you used underhanded methods! Do you realize how much damage your foolish actions could cause Henderson Group?"

Harold was genuinely enraged and deeply concerned about the future of their company. Associating with commercial crime could jeopardize their ability to secure other contracts in the future.

"Yvonne, how could you do this? I'm so disappointed in you!" Diana said, understanding the situation, and glared at Yvonne with equal fury. Just minutes ago, Yvonne had been her pride and joy; now, she felt Yvonne was like an enemy. "How could you take such matters into your own hands?"

"Mom, I…"

As Yvonne's tears welled up, she felt her last glimmer of hope fading. She had thought Diana would defend her and understand her intentions.

But the harsh words from Diana shattered her last fantasy.

Yvonne suddenly recalled something Yolanda had said and felt a chill run down her spine.

"Yvonne, do you really think she loves you?"

In despair, she buried her face in her hands, grappling with the pain of her mistakes. Had she indeed been unforgivable? Especially when it wasn't even her fault…

That's right! She hadn't actually fought for the contract!

With no choice but to save herself, Yvonne spoke the truth.

"Actually, it was Yolanda who took Dad to the hospital. Riley said it was Yolanda who negotiated the project. It has nothing to do with me… really! I just wanted your approval, so I colluded with Riley to lie…"

"Riley lied, too? That traitor teamed up with others to deceive me!"

Harold slapped Yvonne again.

"And you! You're so young, yet you lie so easily. You're grounded for a week!"

Diana turned to Yehuda, saying, "Officer Pace, it's all a misunderstanding…"