Chapter 1666 Evidence
“Where’s the chip?”
“Mr. Maupay, I’m sorry we didn’t manage to protect the chip.”
Steven could feel his blood boiling in rage.
Skyler then observed the injuries on his bodyguards. “Daddy, it was obvious they came prepared. It must be Evan’s doing!”
“So, Evan didn’t want me to destroy the chip but wanted it for himself.”
“That’s right, and we took the bait. We should’ve known. You could’ve just destroyed the chip. Now, years of research just fall right into his hands. How convenient!”
“Shut up! Follow me to Imperial Garden. I want an explanation from Evan.”
Steven turned around and asked one of his men, “You! Did you see who took the chip from you? Did they leave any evidence?”
The men involved earlier tried to recall. “They were all dressed in black suits. It was obvious they were sent by someone, so the culprit is definitely Evan.”
Steven’s expression darkened. “You’re saying Evan was the culprit judging by the black suits they wore? That can’t be considered as proof.”
“But, there’s no proof left other than this.”
Steven clenched his fist in frustration. It won’t be easy to get an explanation from Evan without any proof.
What should I do?
Suddenly a bodyguard staggered over with his hand clenching his stomach, pulling Steven out from his mulling.
“Mr. Maupay, the c-chip…”
“I know the chip is stolen, you idiot!”
“Mr. Maupay, it was Juan. Juan was the one who stole the chip.”
“Juan? Do you have any evidence of that?”
“I do!”
The bodyguard unclenched his fist, revealing a button lying on his palm.
“What’s this?”
“This is something I grabbed from his clothing when he wasn’t paying attention. It’s an accessory on Juan’s sleeve.”
Steven reached for the button as his eyes turned frosty.
“Juan, just you wait!”
Shortly after, he led his men over to Imperial Garden.
Juan took a step into Evan’s study when the maid reported, “Mr. Seet, Mr. Maupay is here. He has quite a few men with him. Things don’t look too good.”
Juan smiled upon hearing that. Of course, things don’t look too good for him. The chip is the fruit of his years of research. How can he possibly stay calm with it being stolen?
“Did you leave anything behind?” Evan asked.
Juan answered after a short silence. “No.”
“That’s good.”
Evan left his study with Juan and arrived at the living room. There stood an angry Skyler and a furious Steven.
“Mr. Maupay, that was quick of you to return when you just left a while ago. Back for some drinks?”
Rage burned in Steven’s eyes as his gaze shifted from Evan and landed on Juan. “Mr. Seet, let’s be straightforward with each other. Won’t it tarnish your reputation for a president of the Seet Group to do such a dishonorable thing?”
Evan reclined against his black leather couch with a deadpan look. “Mr. Maupay, what are you trying to say?”
Steven continued to have his gaze trained on Juan. “Your son here had stolen my chip. So I’m asking you, what do you mean by that, Mr. Seet? Didn’t you confidently announce earlier today that my chip was set to detonate at five in the morning tomorrow? It seems that you were lying to get your hands on the chip. What an excellent plot, Mr. Seet!”
Evan turned to Juan and asked, “Have you done such a thing?”
The latter shook his head and answered confidently, “No. I’ve never seen any chip. He’s lying through his teeth.”
“Lying? I see you’re not going to admit being the thief that you are.” Skyler pointed at Juan furiously.
“Who are you calling a thief? Any more bullshit from you, and I’ll use my hammer on you. Have you forgotten how that feels like?”
