Chapter 54 "A Good Excuse"

“Who made this proposal?” Brett Holmes, the Chairman of Holmes Finance Corporation, asked everyone in the meeting hall. “Who made this proposal again?” he repeated. His expression, which seemed like a glass of water, was hard to decipher.

He’s smiling, and his voice sounded like he can forgive anyone who had committed a big crime. But for quick-witted people, they could tell what was on Brett’s mind. DESTRUCTION.

“Miss Nathalie,” Brett called out.

Nathalie tensed up. “Y-Yes, Sir?”

“Tell me who made this proposal. This isn’t a question.”

He showed the folder in his hand, waiting for Nathalie’s reply.

Nathalie then looked at the man responsible for making the document. The man hid well behind the person sitting beside him as if he was clearly warning Nathalie not to bring his name and take the blame in his stead.

However, working years under Brett, Nathalie knew that it is impossible to fool their boss. She, therefore, decided to tell the truth. “It is Director Gastvo’s idea, Sir.”

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