Unexpected Fiancée
Chapter 127: Truth

Chapter 127: Truth

"Anything from Morton? What did he replace?" Jane asked, noticingPatrick's confident demeanor.

Patrick leaned back slightly, his voice deep, "Still investigating. I believewe'll have results soon."

Jane nodded, "We must replace evidence before Jones holds the pressconference; otherwise, the situation will be unfavorable for us.”

Patrick smiled faintly, giving Jane a sidelong glance, "Don't worry; I'vegot it under control. Jones won't dance for much longer.”

Patrick's calm smile reassured Jane.

The information she asked Anthony to investigate should yield resultssoon.

Jones scheduled the press conference for two days later.

Speculations about the Pansy Group explosion were rampant, andeveryone was eager for the press conference, anticipating therevelation of the truth behind the "Ice and Fire" radioactive elementsand the explosion.

The press conference took place in the conference hall of a luxurioushotel in France.

Jane arrived early, taking a seat in an inconspicuous corner.

She sent a text to Anthony, [Did you replace what I asked you toinvestigate?]

Soon, Anthony replied, [Sent it to your email.]

Jane raised her lips slightly, [Thank you.]

It seemed like there would be a good show today.

Jones, in a sharp suit, sat at the podium.

Many reporters surrounded the area, cameras pointed at Jones on thestage, and camera flashes blinked incessantly.

At exactly ten o'clock in the morning, the press conference officiallybegan.

The host took the stage, and a melodious voice echoed, "Welcome,everyone, to the Pansy Group press conference. Now, let's invite Mr.Jones to speak."

Applause erupted as Jones stood up, waving his hand to quiet thecrowd.

He cleared his throat and began, "In recent days, regarding theexplosion at the Pansy Group's French manufacturing plant, I believeeveryone has heard something. Today's press conference aims toclarify this matter."

"Mr. Jones, is it true that Pansy Group's “Ice and Fire' indeed containsradioactive elements? How did these raw materials enter the factory?""Was the explosion in the raw material warehouse truly an accident?"Reporters bombarded Jones with questions, one after another."Please, everyone, be quiet!" Jones raised his voice, "Below is theofficial statement from the Pansy Group regarding this incident.”

After a pause, Jones, reading from a script, mechanically stated, "Theinvestigation into whether Pansy Group's “Ice and Fire’ jewelry seriescontained radioactive elements has confirmed that some raw materialsin the number one warehouse of the French manufacturing plant didindeed contain radioactive elements.”

"As for the reason for the problematic materials, it was the twoadministrators of the number one warehouse. Due to personaldissatisfaction with the company, they sought revenge and mixedmaterials with radioactive elements into the raw materials. As a result,the quality of the produced jewelry did not meet standards, leading topoisoning among consumers.”

"As for the investigation into the explosion in the number onewarehouse, it was caused by one warehouse administrator smoking inviolation of rules. The cigarette butt fell onto flammable and explosiveraw materials, accidentally causing the explosion. The two deceased inthe explosion were confirmed to be the warehouse administrators whotampered with the raw materials earlier."

After listening to Jones's statement, the crowd erupted in discussions.“Is it really that simple?"

"How is it so coincidental that the two administrators who tamperedwith things died in the explosion?"

"Pansy Group might be hiding something to cover the truth, right?"The scene at the press conference became chaotic as reporters voicedtheir concerns.

"Mr. Jones, are you sure everything you said is true?"

"Why did the people related to the “Ice and Fire’ radioactive elementsconveniently die in the explosion? Wasn't it just an accident?"

Jones smirked, dropping a bombshell, "Of course, it's not as simple asan accident."

This statement from Jones was like throwing a huge stone into calmwaters, creating ripples of excitement among the reporters.

"Mr. Jones, what do you mean by “not an accident?"

"If it's not an accident, then what is it?"

"Is there an unknown truth behind all this?"

Jones's gaze turned cold, he cleared his throat, and continued, "What Isaid earlier was Pansy Group's official clarification, but it's not thewhole truth.”

"Mr. Jones, are you implying that Pansy Group is concealing the truth?Then, what is the real truth?" A sharp reporter directed the questions atJones.

"As the person in charge of Pansy Group's French manufacturing plant,I shouldn't be saying this, but as someone with integrity, I can't bear theguilt of conscience. Today, I've decided to reveal the truth!” Jones'stone was resolute, as if he had made a significant decision.

Watching Jones's performance on stage, Jane's gaze turned sharper.As expected, Jones called the press conference to throw dirt on PansyGroup, almost wanting to annihilate the company.

However, he underestimated Patrick and, more importantly, Jane.

Just let him enjoy his moment a little longer.

Jones tantalized everyone's curiosity before slowly saying, "In reality,the reason “Ice and Fire’ contained radioactive elements, leading tocustomer poisoning, was because Pansy Group, in order to save costs,used inferior raw materials.”

“To divert attention, Pansy Group blamed everything on those twoinnocent warehouse administrators. As for the explosion in the numberone warehouse, it was intentional on Pansy Group's part. The purposewas clear - to destroy the evidence and leave no trace of the crime.”After hearing Jones's words, the entire hall fell into a state of shock andcommotion.

Pansy Group, a leading company in the business world, would commitsuch an immoral act for the sake of profit?

However, it was hard not to believe Jones's words.

After all, Jones was the person in charge of Pansy Group's Frenchmanufacturing plant, and he had no reason to smear his own company.So, was Pansy Group really so disgraceful?

Jones seemed satisfied with the reactions of the crowd. He surveyedthe room and finally locked eyes with Jane in the corner. "And themastermind behind all this is none other than Patrick, the CEO ofPansy Group, and Jane, the project manager of “Ice and Fire'!"

For a moment, Jane became the target of everyone's criticism. All eyesfocused on her.

Jane stood up calmly, walked steadily to Jones, and with a tone lacedwith coldness and irony, she asked, "Jones, are you willing to takeresponsibility for every word you just said?"