Chapter 76

Chapter 76

Unless something happened to John's father, too.

Michael and I exchanged glances, and Michael suddenly said, "I've actually heard that John's father, Zander Brown, has always been shady and into gambling."

Tom went to investigate again and quickly brought the findings to me.

"Ms. Smith, the Brown family has indeed always been dirty, and..."

He didn't need to say more - the documents were right in front of me. As I looked at the information, my mouth twitched.

Even if John and I had ended up together in my past life, once this mess exploded, it would have definitely affected me.

Thank goodness I completely cut ties with John in this life; my family might have had to clean up this mess.

"Keep investigating. No matter what happens, tell me immediately."

Tom left, and I sat there staring at the documents, lost in thought.

I wonder if John knows about all these problems with his family's company.

But even if he knew, with John's abilities, there's nothing he could do anyway.

At the end of the day, John is just a rich waste of space.

Over the next two days, both Michael's people and mine investigated the Brown family and that temporary worker at the bridal shop.

We originally thought the temporary worker was just doing a job for money, but we actually dug up quite a bit.

"Nancy, that temporary worker is definitely connected to the Brown family. The money in his account isn't just that two hundred thousand dollars. And of course, Mr. Brown has more than just this one person working for him."

Michael held my waist, speaking intimately.

I nodded.

The results matched other investigations. Beyond that, tracing this temporary worker's account actually led to a shell company that had secret dealings with the Ross family, and this shell company also had an extremely mysterious relationship with John's father, Zander.

So this whole thing is still connected to Jane.

"One day I'll make her pay for what she's done."

Michael was practically grinding his teeth. Jane has been trying to destroy my marriage with Michael from the very beginning, and I know this is completely unforgivable to Michael.

"Michael, do you think someone has been watching me this whole time?"

Held in Michael's arms, I felt a bit of security, but couldn't help asking.

My body trembled slightly. If someone had been watching me since before my rebirth, that person would be truly terrifying.

Michael's arms tightened around me, and he even took the initiative to comfort me: "It's okay, I'm here with you. I absolutely won't let anything happen to you."

I stayed in Michael's embrace for a long time without moving, mainly because I felt very safe in his arms.

Michael's finger gently brushed my nose, giving me tremendous warmth.

When I left his office and returned to my desk, my body was filled with energy again. Sitting in my chair, looking at the computer, I silently encouraged myself.

No matter who it is, I will definitely root them all out!

"These are people who have appeared around you and have been in contact with the Brown family!" Tom handed me the list. Looking at these names, most of which belonged to people I knew, I couldn't help but shudder.

Which of them could be working for the Brown family?

Or maybe they're not just working for the Brown family?

"Tom, what would it take for someone to buy you off?"

Hearing my voice, Tom was clearly stunned for a moment, but then said without hesitation: "I would never betray you!"

I remembered Lucy saying that Tom would never betray me.

Tom quickly explained my confusion. "When I first joined the company, my mother was seriously ill. You helped me; my mother would have died long ago!"

I nodded, but the worry in my heart didn't disappear.

What Tom said was true, I believed it, but what if someone threatened him using his mother?

People's hearts can change. If Tom is like this, others are the same!

Not to mention those with shallow connections to me - just give them enough money or things, and they'd give up everything!

"Don't worry, I will never betray you." Seeming to see my concern, the usually quiet Tom spoke to comfort me.

I nodded. "I trust you."

I trust Tom, but I don't trust others.

In the following days, I was somewhat depressed and unhappy. Michael, who had been by my side, naturally noticed my abnormality.

One day, when I went up to deliver documents, Michael grabbed my arm and pulled me over. Michael sat on the sofa, and I sat on his lap.

His slightly coarse hair poked at my neck, making me a bit uncomfortable as I shifted my head.

"Nancy."

Michael's deep voice sounded, and his hands tightened around my waist.

"You've been unhappy lately because of being watched?"

In front of Michael, I didn't need to hide.

I nodded.

"I don't know how many people are the eyes and ears of whoever's behind this. I don't even know who the person behind it all is. Michael, this is terrifying!"

If it were just one lifetime, that would be one thing, but it's been like this for two lifetimes. How deep is the person behind all this hiding?

Michael and I both investigated, but we only got as far as the Brown family and Jane.

We might not be able to investigate deeper levels, but I must pull out this thorn.

"Better to wrongly eliminate than to let one slip through. Anyone you suspect, just get rid of them all!"

I hugged Michael.

"But there's not just our family, there's also the Johnson Group. Aren't you worried that if we drive people away, they'll retaliate?"

"As long as it makes you happy, I don't care about anyone."

I pinched Michael's high-bridged nose. "You can't be like this!"

Michael pressed his lips together. "But I also don't want you to be unhappy."

I didn't want Michael to be willing to do anything for me, so I deliberately said, "In that case, then Mr. Johnson, give me enough authority, okay?"

Michael nodded readily.

"Whatever you want, you can have!"

Although these investigations were happening simultaneously, I still had to work.

When it was time to leave in the afternoon, I still had a lot of work left to do. I told Michael to go home first, while I stayed to work overtime.

It wasn't until around ten o'clock that I stretched and stood up from my desk.

Looks like I won't finish tonight - I'll have to wait until tomorrow.

I put away all the documents, placing some important files in the safe. I pushed open my office door and walked out, only to see someone still sitting outside.

I was a bit surprised.

At this hour, everyone who should have left had already left.

And from the looks of it, this person sitting there was one of the company's cleaning staff, with a mop casually placed beside them, playing on their phone.

"Aren't you leaving yet?" I walked over and asked.