Revenge is best served cold novel Chapter 192

Harvey's disappearance had left the investigation at an impasse. I was at my wit's end when Alex suddenly sought me out.

"I know exactly what you're up to, Jane," Alex stated coldly after summoning me into his office. His eyes bore into me as if they carried a hidden malice. "You know why I promoted you to team leader, right?"

I maintained a stoic demeanor, prompting him to elaborate.

"I possess the power to appoint anyone I choose to this position. It would've taken you years to rise to this role based on your qualifications. If we work together and you obediently do as I say, you'll be rewarded greatly. I advise against any counterproductive resistance."

I looked at Alex's repulsive face and scoffed, asking, "Is that the argument you used to convince Harvey? I take it that the previous team leader got demoted because he didn't want to go along with your way of doing things, right?"

"You're quite a sharp one," Alex remarked as he closed the distance between us. His lips curled into a grin, and the coldness in his eyes betrayed his true feelings. "Is this your way of saying that you agree to my proposal?"

I shook my head and replied, "I'd never agree to it. I mean, you're essentially bribing me with my family's money, and I don't see how that's going to work."

Alex immediately furrowed his brow, looking bewildered. It wasn't long before his eyes widened in surprise as he asked tentatively, "You're the heiress of the Brown family?"

I nodded and said somewhat sarcastically, "We've met more than once, so it's honestly surprising you didn't recognize me sooner. I actually thought that you had recognized me when you promoted me to this position."

Having said that, I raised my hands and clapped once. In an instant, the police officers outside surged into the office.

Jack assisted Dad as they came into the office, his face clouded with conflicting emotions. I had already looked into it—Alex had risen through the ranks thanks to Jack. And seeing how things turned out now, Jack probably felt humiliated.

Upon seeing the sudden crowd in the office, Alex turned to stare at me in disbelief.