Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 196

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Several people scoffed, not believing that he could come up with anything substantial.

Then, Lambert presented an inspection record before them and calmly said, “This is the record of Ariana's data theft. When it happened I was on the spot and used a Trojan to protect all the files, preventing the perpetrator from copying. Thus, there is no way the trade secret could have been leaked!”

The shareholders nearby picked up the inspection record and found that no data was copied from Ariana's computer. Consequently, their faces looked somewhat unpleasant.

The shareholders were surprised, "This... how is this possible?"

Finley's expression was also off, clearly not expecting Lambert to have such ability.

Some of the shareholders, who reacted quicker, murmured, "If it wasn't leaked from this side, then could it be… someone is trying to frame Lambert?"

"This trade secret is only known to three parties in the company. Naturally, neither Lambert nor Ariana would want to harm themselves. The only one who could be suspected is…”

Seeing that everyone began to doubt him, Finley's face became somewhat unpleasant. "What are you guys talking about? As one of the company's successors, how could I do such a thing?"

"Gentlemen!"

At this moment, Old Mr. Stone suddenly spoke up at the entrance.

Seeing the sudden arrival of Old Mr. Stone, leaning on a cane, all the shareholders stood up and said, “Chairman Stone, why are you here?”

Old Mr. Stone looked at Lambert and Finley with a displeased face, his tone slightly angry, “Gentlemen, this time, it is the Stone family's disgrace. However, this is after all the Stone family's scandal. We hope to deal with it privately and ask for your understanding, so we could have some space to resolve this matter.”

Although Old Mr. Stone had long been retired, he still had some say in the major issues of the corporation. Therefore, his prestige among these shareholders was still high.

The shareholders looked at each other, then said, “Since the Chairman has spoken, how could we possibly not save face?”

“Exactly! Since the Chairman has promised to resolve this matter, naturally we will believe him!"

Therefore, the shareholders did not say anything more and left one after another.

Old Mr. Stone watched Lambert and Finely with cold eyes, his anger ready to burst at any moment.

"You are all members of the Stone family, why do you need to engage in these self-destructive conflicts? Do you realize how many shareholders are waiting like wolves and tigers for the fall of the Stone family?"

Finely paused before hurriedly saying, "Grandpa, I..."

"Shut up! You should be staying at home, so why did you run to the company? Go home later, get a whip, and accept punishment from your father! 15 lashes!"

The color of Finely's face distorted somewhat. With 15 lashes, it would be unbearable unless he rested for one or two days.

"There's another thing..."

Old Mr. Stone addressed Lambert in a grave tone, "I have also received news moments ago. The shareholders are extremely displeased with Ariana. Given the current situation of the Stone family, try to persuade Ariana to divorce. After the divorce, if you two still wish to be together, I will not stop you, nor force you to marry. Now, it's only to appease the shareholders."

"Divorce?"

Lambert snorted coldly, "Impossible! This matter has nothing to do with Ariana, she is innocent!"

He then realized the harsh scolding that Old Mr. Stone gave Finely earlier was just a performance for him to see!

In the end, his intention was still to protect Finely.

Seeing that his words had no impact on Lambert, Old Mr. Stone angrily said, "Someone has to take the blame for this incident. If they knew that it wasn't Ariana who leaked the information, but rather members of the Stone family fighting each other for the position in the company, the consequences would be unthinkable! Don't forget that everything you eat and wear is from the Stone family!

I'm only asking for a divorce, not stopping you two from being together!"

Finely on the side didn't expect the old man to ask Lambert to do this, naturally feeling triumphant inside. After all, Old Mr. Stone still leans towards him.