Such a Rude and Noisy Woman

Chapter 44 Not Over Yet

"I don't know what you are talking about. I wouldn't say anything that could damage your reputation.

Rachel, we have been working together for almost three years but I didn't know that you are already Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

married."

Sandy Zhang explained herself thoroughly. She clenched her fists tightly under the table. She was so

nervous.

"Really? I hope that you are telling the truth. To clear this all up, we should find out who spread the

rumor. Since manager Zhang is also primarily involved, I think it would be a good idea to bring him

here. Things could really get more interesting. Do you also think so?'' Rachel wasn't surprised at

Sandy's agitation.

Hiram just sat quietly beside Rachel. That was enough to show his strong support to her. As they

investigated the case, his interests in it aroused.

He figured out that Rachel knew some of Sandy's secrets just by judging the current situation. Sandy

wouldn't dare to frame Rachel up if Rachel didn't know anything that could ruin Sandy's reputation.

Meanwhile, Hiram believed his wife without any doubt.

"Of course. We should find out the truth. As the saying goes, 'A clean hand wants no washing.' I,

myself, have never done anything that I'm afraid to reveal. I don't mind telling the truth to anyone to

prove my innocence."

Sandy said those words while raising her voice consciously. On her way here, she got a chance to go

to the rest room and hurriedly called manager Zhang through her phone to tell him what happened.

The two of them had reached an agreement. They promised to give their support to each other. Or

else, they would both lose their jobs.

"Well, call manager Zhang and let him in!" Rachel said calmly. Rachel already knew Manager Zhang

and Sandy's unethical relationship. Rachel wondered where Sandy got her courage to face everyone

with manager Zhang.

It didn't take a long time for manager Zhang to show up.

Manager Zhang consciously avoided an eye contact with Hiram when he came. He just nodded at

Hiram respectfully and said nothing.

"Nice to see you again, manager Zhang. I didn't expect that my cooperation with you would bring such

big trouble. I appreciate that you come here to help us make things clear."

Rachel said those words to manager Zhang. Rachel threw her eyes on Sandy that was sitting opposite

to manager Zhang.

Manager Zhang nodded his head and said, "As for this matter, I would fairly say that it's absolutely just

a rumor.

I decisively chose the plan presented by Rachel Ruan because it's more attractive and more fit for our

marketing plan. There were no other factors that affected my decision."

"Okay, I get it. But Sandy, why did you tell your manager that you've seen Rachel and manager Zhang

together in a hotel? Please tell us more details." The director of the company acted as the inquirer. He

was asking Sandy coldly.

"Uh, I, I said that I heard that rumor from one of my friends, " Sandy replied vaguely. She suddenly felt

more nervous. Manager Zhang seemed to break their agreement. He just tried to save himself and

abandoned Sandy in the air.

Sandy couldn't do anything to defend herself. The rumor was all made up by her, and Rachel wouldn't

just let her go easily.

"Is that so? Sandy, tell that friend to come over. I will ask your friend where and when did he or she see

us together in a hotel." Rachel stared at Sandy gravely while she said those words.

"My friend is traveling abroad this time. She won't be back in a long time, " Sandy replied in a flurry

while flickering her eyes. She couldn't do anything else but to continue with her lie.

"Is that the truth? Or there is no such 'friend' at all? You made it all up. Sandy, I'll give you one last

chance. Just tell the truth to all of us here, " Rachel seriously said. She almost lost her patience. She

didn't expect that Sandy could be so cunning.

"Why would I make it all up? My friend is really on a trip. I would just call her to come over here if she

wasn't on a trip." Sandy still refused to admit her wrongdoings. She thought that Rachel had no

evidence to prove that she really made up the rumor about her. As long as she insisted that she was

telling the truth, Rachel could do nothing to her.

Hiram just sat there silently during the whole process. However, he thought that he should do his part.

"Where is your friend now? What's her phone number? Give me her number. We can have a video call

with her."

Sandy suddenly turned pale after she heard what Hiram asked. She realized that she had come to a

dead end. "Rachel, I'm very sorry. It's all my fault. I believed the rumor that I heard from some one and

slandered you. I apologize.

We've been colleagues for three years, please accept my apology and forgive me."

When Rachel heard what Sandy said, she couldn't help but laugh.

"And now, you remember me as your colleague? How ridiculous. When I discovered your scandal, I

kept my mouth shut. As a colleague, I didn't want to see you ruined. I warned you for your misdeeds.

But look what you've done to me! You didn't believe me. You were afraid that I would reveal your

secret. So you tried to get an advantage over me. You made up the rumor about manager Zhang and I.

Have you ever thought of me as your colleague when you did all of that?"

Rachel told all the truth that she knew. It was just the right time to let everybody know who Sandy really

was.

Rachel realized that Sandy didn't deserve any kindness.

If Rachel couldn't prove her innocence today, she would lose her job. Moreover, she would be talked

about by other people. Manager Zhang was a married man. People had no tolerance to accept a

woman who had an affair with a married man.

"My scandal? What are you talking about? I know that you have Mr. Hiram standing beside you, but

you can't just turn the table by making false accusations against me." Sandy got angry and stood up

immediately after Rachel revealed her secret. She was embarrassed.

Noticing the rising tension, manager Zhang stood up and tried to do something to prevent Sandy from

revealing his secret. "Sandy, I chose to help you at first. But I changed my mind and chose Rachel

instead because her plan was more feasible.

And when you realized that your efforts were wasted, you got upset. Your anger made you lose your

mind. So, you made up the story about Rachel and I. From me, your behavior is somehow

understandable. I let you down. I should be the one to blame for this. It has nothing to do with Rachel.

You should apologize to her.

Manager Zhang tried to persuade Sandy to admit her fault. He was so nervous. He was afraid that his

inappropriate relationship with Sandy would be revealed. If that happened, both his career and family

would be destroyed.

Apparently, attempting to make Sandy accept her fault was the best thing he could do. If things went

further, all their secrets would be revealed.

Hiram observed everyone that was present there. He put his hand on his cheek and thought that things

became really interesting. Then he turned his eyes to Rachel and said, "Honey, thank you for giving me

the chance to watch this good show."

Rachel rolled her eyes at Hiram. She had no mind to chat and laugh with him.

She was so busy finding out the truth while the man sitting beside her was just drinking tea and

watching the drama enjoyably.

"That's right. Since everything seems clear now, Sandy, just confess what you've done." Walter Wang,

the sales department manager of their company, said those words. He also wanted to end the

investigation as soon as possible.

Under the pressure given by Manager Zhang and Walter, Sandy finally lowered her head and

confessed, "Yes, it's me. I'm worried that Rachel's team will surpass our team. So I made up the rumor

to ruin her. I was so envious. I attempted to make her kicked out of the company so that I would be the

one to get the promotion."

Sandy's confession made everyone feel relieved.

The investigation finally came to an end. Sandy took full responsibility for that rumor. They could now

give an answer to Hiram.

Though Hiram was just sitting there and barely said a word, his presence alone was enough to make

them feel uneasy.

Walter took a deep breath and relaxed. Then, as the manager, he gave his orders. "Everything has

come to light. Sandy, you can go home and wait for the result. The company will discuss and decide

your punishment according to the company's rules."

But just before Sandy left the office, Hiram opened his mouth and said, "Wait.

It's too early to make a conclusion." He placed the cup on the desk and spoke unexpectedly.

"Mr. Rong, we assure you, we can fix this. I'll order Sandy to apologize to Rachel in front of the whole

company. I promise, no one will talk about the rumor again." Walter tried to make an explanation after

he saw that Hiram was not satisfied with the result.

"This investigation is not over yet. There is even no evidence presented. How can you say that it's now

clear and make a conclusion?" Hiram said bluntly while adjusting his sleeve's cuff. He decided to dig

down to the bottom of the problem.

He was watching their drama from the very beginning, yet it just ended so easily. Secrets were not

revealed yet. He couldn't just let it go.

Hiram gave a sign to Carl who was standing behind him.

"Carl, bring those things in."