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Dulcie frowned, her voice firm as she argued, Ms.

Gibson, we didnt make those purchases.

Theres no reason for us to resort to such underhanded methods to siphon funds.

In the silence that followed, Annika appeared visibly tense, as if struggling with something she couldnt hold back.

Audrey, noticing Annikas unease, spoke up, her voice direct yet reassuring.

Annika, if you know something, now is the time to speak up.

No one here will dare harm you.

The implication was clear.

There was no need to fear the person behind this.

Dulcie had initially thought Annika might have simply made a mistake on the report due to fatigue.

She was about to defend her when Annika suddenly spoke up.

Im sorry, Dulcie, she began, her voice trembling with guilt. I cant keep this secret any longer.

Ive been wrestling with it all night, and its tearing me apart.

Dulcie turned to her, eyes widening in disbelief.

Annika continued, her voice strained, Yesterday when we were shopping, you instructed me to falsify the report.

You said the company wouldnt notice, and it would be a way for us to fill our pockets.

You warned me not to breathe a word of it or risk Losing my job.noveldrama

Dulcie felt a cold laugh rise in her throat, disbelief mixing with anger.

Do you even have a conscience? You know perfectly well what we bought yesterday.

Why are you trying to frame me? She couldnt comprehend why Annika, whom she had mentored and trusted, would betray her like this.

Dulcie, I know you have influential connections, but I cant keep covering this up for you, Annika said, her voice full of remorse.

Her genuine regret and fear gave Audrey the opening she needed.

Its alright, Annika.

This company belongs to the Shaw family, not to Dulcie.

Dulcie, youve crossed a line.

Thinking you can manipulate things just because you have connections? Dulcie remained silent, her eyes fixed on Annika.

Im sorry, Dulcie.

I really am, Annika sobbed, appearing distraught and playing the victim convincingly.

Audrey and Bryanna exchanged whispers, but Kourtney slammed her hand on the table, cutting through the tension.

Enough! This is not a marketplace! Show some damn manners! The truth of this matter will be investigated thoroughly.

Until we have concrete evidence, no one is to make unfounded accusations.

Put aside your tasks for now.

Audrey, take the others out.

Dulcie, stay, Kourtney ordered firmly. As Audrey led the others out of the office and closed the door behind them, Kourtneys expression softened slightly.

She leaned forward, speaking in a quieter tone.

Do you understand whats happening here? Dulcie met her gaze squarely.

Annika is trying to frame me.

Could she have been bribed? Despite her relatively short time in the workplace, Dulcie wasnt naive.

She could see exactly what was happening here.

Kourtney nodded thoughtfully and sighed, It seems someone is targeting you.

She had encountered such schemes before.

Workplace politics were unfortunately all too familiar.

Go back to your desk and be wary of the people around you.

I will get to the bottom of this, Kourtney instructed.