The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 657

The data download finished in a flash, popping onto Johnny's desktop like a Jack-in-the-box. His hand hovered over the mouse, hesitating. He wasn't sure if the file was urgent, so he glanced at Owen, who was still deep in conversation, unlikely to wrap up anytime soon.

Not one to waste time, Johnny clicked to open the folder.

As the contents came into view, his eyes lit up with excitement. By the time he'd finished reading, he was so thrilled he couldn't find the words.

There it was in black and white: who had written the whistleblower letter, the snakes causing trouble in City Hall, and, most damningly, the shady backdoor dealings of several leaders, with evidence of corruption spilling over like apples in a harvest basket. If anyone thought they could turn the tables with this evidence in hand, they were dreaming.

Johnny took a deep breath, setting aside the mystery of the anonymous email sender for now. One thing was clear: this was a jackpot for Owen.

Without further ado, Johnny, carrying his laptop, made a beeline for Owen, disregarding the fact that he was mid-discussion with the Chief Prosecutor.

"Owen, this report from Gilbert Corporation's manager alleges you accepted money from them..." Before the Chief Prosecutor could finish, Johnny cut in, unable to contain himself.

"Pfft, took money from Gilbert Corporation, did I? Let's see that so-called evidence. I want to know how I'm supposed to have pocketed their cash."

Johnny plunked the laptop down on a nearby table and snatched the so-called evidence from the Chief Prosecutor's hands without giving him a chance to speak.

The document detailed where he and Owen had been, what time they met with Gilbert Corporation's Bernardo, along with a few photos of him and Bernardo's wife standing together.