Evelyn Ross and Alexander Vance's Bentley stopped at the entrance of the Vance Group.

Alexander suddenly turned his head. "Will James be on time?"

Evelyn nodded. "He should be."

Alexander was silent for a moment. "I have some information about James here. I'll give it to you after today's matter is concluded."

He decided to tell her about James Klein's notorious playboy nature.

It was better to recognize it early than to fall deeply.

Evelyn glanced at him, slightly surprised. "Okay."

She pushed the car door open and walked toward the elevator bank.

Before she even got close, she overheard several colleagues whispering.

"Something big happened in R&D! Someone stole a project plan!"

"Who would be so bold? Do they want to keep their job?"

"I heard it's a new intern. Apparently, they have connections and were directly placed in Jason Lawrence's team…"

"What kind of connections?"

Someone secretly pointed upward. "Related to that person. That's why they're so brazen…"

"That person's style is so aggressive. All the executives have been avoiding him this past month. Surely he wouldn't openly protect someone like that?"

"I heard he was spoiled by the old lady since childhood. He was a little tyrant in San Francisco. Protecting an intern is nothing to him."

"The company has rules and regulations. Isn't he afraid of causing widespread anger by acting so recklessly?"

"Young and impulsive, he doesn't care about these things…"

"Isn't Julian Evans young? Look at the Dr. Nan he brought in! A top talent in the new energy industry! Compare that to the intern that person shoved in here. The difference is clear…"

"Absolutely. A tiger father doesn't produce a dog son. The elder Mr. Vance has always been strict with himself. Speaking of which, the elder Mr. Vance is down-to-earth. He worked his way up from the bottom…"

"That position should have been the elder Mr. Vance's. How did that person snatch it?"

"…"

Evelyn originally couldn't be bothered with such idle gossip.

Being at the center of the vortex, being discussed was inevitable.

But she didn't expect the topic to shift to Alexander Vance.

She narrowed her eyes.

Having navigated society since middle school, she was no workplace novice. She immediately realized someone was trying to use this incident to drag Alexander down!

She looked at the person leading the discussion… What a coincidence. She knew him.

Tyler Evans, a researcher from Team Two. Julian Evans's loyal lapdog.

Evelyn recalled the information James had found…

The eldest branch of the Vance family had always wanted to reclaim power.

Last time she went to the Vance family home, she could feel the undercurrents between the eldest branch and Alexander.

Julian was trying to use public opinion to build momentum. Even if he couldn't deal a heavy blow to Alexander, he wanted to weaken his authority within the company.

Evelyn let out a soft, derisive snort.

She took two steps forward and spoke calmly. "Discussing me is fine. But before discussing the boss, maybe check if there are any surveillance cameras around?"

Everyone looked up in alarm, scanning their surroundings.

They relaxed only after confirming there were no cameras, then realized they'd been tricked.

They all turned to look at Evelyn. "Who are you?"

Before Evelyn could answer, Tyler Evans spoke up. "Let me introduce everyone. This is the new intern in our R&D department."

Tyler gave a fake smile. "Miss Ross, as expected of someone from Mr. Vance. The evidence of stealing the plan is conclusive, yet you can remain so calm…"

Everyone immediately glared at her with anger.

Workers hated having their achievements stolen most of all.

But Evelyn's expression didn't change. She just raised an eyebrow. "Someone from Mr. Vance?"

Tyler immediately said, "Still trying to deny it? Assistant James personally took you to R&D. Our entire Team Two saw it…"

He feigned distress. "Even with Mr. Vance backing you, you can't steal Dr. Nan's plans! Do you know how important Dr. Nan is to R&D? How much favor did Vice President Julian Evans have to call in to get him here? If you drive him away, even Mr. Vance can't shoulder that responsibility!"

The people around chimed in agreement.

Evelyn suddenly laughed. "You're wrong. I'm not Mr. Vance's person. Mr. Vance has always been low-key. He didn't make a fuss about inviting me to the company…"

Tyler was stunned. "Where was I wrong…"

Just then, the elevator arrived, and everyone crowded in.

No one noticed Alexander Vance approaching in the distance with Thomas Watson,恰好 hearing the conversation.

Alexander's expression remained unchanged, but Thomas's face instantly darkened!

Sure enough, someone was trying to use this!

But not only did Evelyn not avoid the association, she actively dragged the boss into it?!

So foolish!

Thomas couldn't help but angrily say, "Boss, did you hear that? She's afraid people won't know she's your person! What good does that do her!"

He advised further, "Boss, you really can't get involved in this matter anymore! Now everyone knows her relationship with you. If you protect her now, in everyone's eyes, you'll be an unjust ruler who can't tell right from wrong!"

Alexander narrowed his eyes.

The man's cold, stern face showed no fluctuation. His deep eyes looked ahead as he spoke淡淡ly. "Only the weak are bound by public opinion."

He straightened his collar and strode toward the CEO's private elevator.

Thomas followed, hearing his resolute command. "To the Administrative Department."

"…"

He should have known the boss wouldn't change his mind once decided!

Thomas reluctantly pressed the button for the Administrative Department floor, sighing inwardly.

No wonder people compared.

R&D was the company's core, with many eyes on it.

This month, only two people had joined R&D.

One was Dr. Nan, thanks to Julian Evans's connections.

The other was Evelyn Ross, the boss's connection.

The contrast was too stark!

He took a deep breath.

If only Dr. Nan were the boss's person. This battle would be won beautifully!!

"Ding—"

The elevator arrived.

The trial regarding the stolen plans was now officially in session.