Unexpected Fiancée
#Chapter 116: Jane Must Be Fired

#Chapter 116: Jane Must Be Fired

The news about radioactive elements in Pansy Group's jewelrycontinuously trended, causing a sensational uproar.

"Mr. Pansy, should we try to suppress the news?" Morton soughtPatrick's guidance.

"No need." Patrick rubbed his temples, his expression serious. "Theinformation is already out. If we try to retract it now, it will look like wehave something to hide."

Morton nodded understandingly. "Alright, Mr. Pansy, I get it."

"Our immediate priority is to quickly uncover the truth behind thesecases of radioactive poisoning,” Patrick said with a furrowed brow.With consecutive poisoning incidents pointing directly at “Ice and Fire,"the public opinion surged, significantly impacting Pansy Groupnegatively.

"Okay, I'll get people to investigate right away. We'll replace results as soonas possible,” Morton said, determined.

Jane halted the sales of "Ice and Fire" and ordered a thoroughexamination of all products.

Soon, Morton's investigation yielded results.

In the CEO's office:

"Mr. Pansy, Miss Jane, we have preliminary replaceings regarding the “Iceand Fire’ poisoning incidents," Morton handed over the information hehad gathered over the past few days to Patrick.

"How is it?" Jane, standing nearby, couldn't help but ask eagerly.Morton spoke in a somber tone, "Through our investigation, the victimsin these poisoning cases did indeed purchase our “Ice and Fireproducts. Moreover, all purchases were made through legitimatechannels, and the invoices are authentic.”

Pausing, Morton added, "The products they bought, upon testing, docontain radioactive elements.”

Jane narrowed her eyes, "So they were poisoned because they woreIce and Fire?"

Morton nodded, "Based on our current investigation, that seems to bethe case.”

Jane rubbed her temples; this result was somewhat unexpected.Initially, she believed that a mastermind orchestrated the use of fake“Ice and Fire’ jewelry to intentionally frame Pansy Group. However, theinvestigation now pointed to a genuine issue with Pansy Group's “Iceand Fire."

"Have you found out why those pieces contain radioactive elements?"Patrick flipped through the documents, speaking with a cold edge.Morton shook his head, "Not yet. But there's something strange — theproblematic jewelry is all sold in France, and the origin is the Frenchbranch factory.”

Jane contemplated for a moment, then called the tester responsible forthe French branch factory, "It's Jane. Any updates on the test results?""Miss Jane, hello. I've arranged for inspectors to test all products. Weshould have results soon,” the person in charge responded over thephone.

Jane's tone became more serious, "Once you have the test results,inform me immediately.”

"Alright, no problem!” The person on the other end assured.

After ending the call, Jane looked at Patrick, "It seems highly likely thatthere's an issue with the French factory. Of course, it could be acoincidence that all these pieces are from the French branch, andsomeone decided to sabotage us.”

Before Patrick could respond, the office door swung open abruptly.Beatrice, accompanied by Melissa, entered with an air of hostility."Mom, what are you doing here?" Patrick furrowed his brows.

Ignoring Patrick, Beatrice walked directly to Jane, slamming a stack ofnewspapers in front of her. "Jane, you're conveniently here. Take a lookat this!"

Jane lowered her gaze to the newspapers, displaying extensivecoverage of the news about Pansy Group's "Ice and Fire" containingradioactive elements.

She smirked and said, "Mrs. Pansy, we are currently discussing thismatter."

"Discussing?" Beatrice's tone carried a hint of mockery. "Jane, I'vealways said you're a jinx. This trouble is all because of you. Can youstill stay here with Pansy Group after causing such a mess?"

Jane retorted, "Mrs. Pansy, the investigation is still ongoing. Jumping toconclusions and blaming me outright seems a bit hasty, doesn't it?"Beatrice coldly snorted, "You are in charge of the “Ice and Fire’ project,right? Now that there's an issue, isn't it your responsibility?"

Melissa chimed in, "Aunt, Jane is right. If you have a bit of conscienceleft, resign immediately. Don't stubbornly linger and wait for people toforce you out!"

Jane smiled slightly, "I am indeed in charge of the “Ice and Fire’ project.Following your logic, Patrick is the CEO of Pansy Group, my superior.Now that Ice and Fire’ has a problem, shouldn't he also takeresponsibility? Shouldn't he resign too?"

Morton, standing nearby, twitched his lips, impressed by Jane'sboldness.

"You!" Beatrice couldn't argue with Jane, so she turned to Patrick."Patrick, look at her! Today, you must fire Jane!"

"Mom, you don't need to worry about the company. I'll handle it,"Patrick, somewhat impatient, loosened his tie. Suddenly, he stood up,walked to the door, swung it open, and unceremoniously gave themtheir marching orders, “I have other matters to attend to. You andMelissa should go back for now!"

"Cousin, Auntie is just concerned about you." Seeing Patrick supportingJane, Melissa couldn't accept it. "Jane is causing chaos. She'll ruinPansy Group sooner or later."

Patrick's icy gaze swept over Melissa, "Melissa, don't think yoursurname is Pansy."

"Cousin, you..." Melissa's heart sank bit by bit.

She was indeed adopted, but how did she compare to that country girlJane?

"Patrick, letting Jane stay at Pansy Group will be your regret!" Beatrice,disgruntled, glared at Patrick and left with Melissa.

"Jane, don't mind my mom; that's just how she is," Patrick apologizedwith a hint of regret in his eyes.

Jane smiled, shaking her head, "I'm fine."

Just then, Jane's phone rang.

She glanced down and saw a call from the testing supervisor in France.Quickly, Jane answered the call, "How is it? Do we have the testresults?"

"Yes," came the voice of the supervisor through the waves. "Miss Jane,we've completed testing on all products produced by the Frenchbranch. Some of them do contain radioactive elements.”

Jane's eyes hardened, "Alright, I understand.”

After hanging up, Jane's expression turned serious as she addressedPatrick, “The test results are in, and indeed, there's a problem with theproduction at the French branch."