Chapter 613

Grace Lorenz curled her lips into a cold smile at those words.

"My grandfather's case hasn't been cleared up yet, and the Wright family is already in such a hurry to kick me out?"

Leo Wright's face darkened.

"Stop making baseless accusations! We're all thinking about the department!"

"Is that so?"

Grace did not back down.

"From my very first day in the Special Operations Division, you've targeted me at every turn. Now you've finally found your chance, haven't you? Too bad, you and I are of equal rank. You don't have the authority to fire me."

Her gaze swept over the surrounding staff.

"If you want to drive the Lorenz family out, just say it. We're not people who cling to power. There's no need for these underhanded tactics."

Leo was left speechless.

A steady voice suddenly rang out.

"Now, now, my dear niece. That's putting it rather strongly."

Everyone turned to look.

A middle-aged man was striding over.

A gentle smile was on his face, but his eyes held a sharp glint.

He exuded an aura of quiet authority.

Leo's eyes lit up.

He immediately called out, "Dad!"

Evelyn Ross understood.

This was the Deputy Director of the Special Operations Division.

Leo Wright's father.

The one who had long coveted Old Mr. Lorenz's position—Director Wright.

Hearing Leo's address, Director Wright's face darkened.

"At the company, use the proper title!"

"Yes, Director Wright."

Leo hurriedly corrected himself.

The Special Operations Division was disguised as an ordinary company to the outside world.

Internal personnel also used corporate titles.

Leaders were referred to as Chairman or Director.

Grace let out a cold laugh.

"Director Wright? Shouldn't it be Deputy Director?"

Leo lifted his chin.

"After what happened to your grandfather, the higher-ups have already put my father in charge temporarily. Right now, he is the Director here!"

Grace stood her ground.

"The official appointment hasn't even come down yet, and you're already this eager?"

Leo wanted to argue further, but Director Wright waved his hand.

"Grace is right. Let's stick with Deputy Director for now."

Leo pursed his lips in dissatisfaction.

Director Wright then looked at Grace, his tone gentle.

"Grace, don't worry. Everyone sees the contributions your grandfather has made to the company over all these years. Rest assured, the company will never wrong an innocent person!"

Grace's expression softened slightly.

But then Director Wright's tone shifted.

"However, the company will also never let a guilty party go free! Especially the crime of espionage—that is a zero-tolerance, serious offense. Once it's confirmed, I'm afraid you, Grace, might also be implicated. While we don't have collective punishment these days, with a crime like this, family members are inevitably investigated…"

Grace's heart tightened.

She was about to speak when Leo抢先说道.

"Deputy Director Wright, I want to report Grace for abusing her position for personal gain! The suspect arrested yesterday is being held in the interrogation room. This woman—"

He pointed at Evelyn.

"—is Nicole Sterling's enemy. Logically, she belongs to the plaintiff's side and should never have been allowed to see Nicole. But not only did Grace let them meet, she even lent her the interrogation room! She let her set up a private interrogation and torture Nicole inside!"

Grace narrowed her eyes.

Director Wright immediately looked at Grace, his tone concerned.

"Grace, you should explain this quickly. Surely this isn't true, right? As Old Mr. Lorenz's granddaughter, you've always been above reproach. You would never do such a thing, correct?"

Grace took a deep breath.

Evelyn suddenly let out a derisive laugh.

This father-son duo was performing quite the coordinated act.

She took a step forward, her voice cool.

"Who said Grace abused her position for personal gain?"

Leo immediately shouted.

"How is it not? I also found out that when she went to arrest someone at the Castillo residence yesterday, she called people without permission—"

He turned to Director Wright, his tone serious.

"Deputy Director, the Cortez Sect is our most important external ally. They can only be called upon for special missions with proper authorization. Grace just casually called them in as if the Cortez Sect were our department's lackeys. This shows extreme disrespect to the Cortez Sect!"

He paused, then added.

"The Cortez Sect and our Special Operations Division are cooperative partners. Their Sect Leader and Old Mr. Lorenz are equals in status. Today, the Cortez Sect just submitted a new roster—their Sect Leader is getting on in years and doesn't bother with juniors, but their First Senior Sister has returned. This matter will definitely be pursued to the end!"

Leo looked at Grace, a gloating expression on his face.

"Grace, let's see how you explain this to the Cortez Sect!"

Grace's eyes turned icy.

Someone nearby couldn't help but speak up for her.

"Grace must have called the Cortez Sect because that suspect had important secrets…"

Leo immediately retorted.

"What secrets? Calling the Cortez Sect requires layers of approval. Whose密令 did Grace use?"

He pointed at Evelyn again.

"And this person, who is she anyway? Why does she get to come and go freely in the Special Operations Division, and interrogate prisoners at will?"

Listening to this barrage of questions, Grace suddenly smiled.

Evelyn stepped forward again, her voice calm.

"The Cortez Sect members weren't mobilized by Grace. I mobilized them."

Leo was stunned, then showed an expression of disbelief.

"You?"