Jocelyn turned to look at him, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.

"The accounting wasn't due anyway. Miss Hemsworth, why not guess who might want to arrange such a thing?"

In such a large company, only the finance department would be affected.

Mr. Brooks' eyes narrowed involuntarily, a hint of danger flashing through: "If I can help you, Miss Hemsworth, how do you plan to reward me?"

This statement made it seem like they were conducting a business deal.

Jocelyn regarded him, her wariness not dissipating, her expression even more somber.

"Mr. Brooks isn't trying to use his position to extract something from us, is he?"

Such behavior had...