Chapter 132 - Surrender (1/2)

Witnessing Alvin cutting steak for Anya and keep staring at her, Dennis could bet Anya wasn't just an old friend or acquaintance to Alvin. He had the urge to question Anya later, but he decided not to.

Although he always hoped for her to have somebody to love her, take care of her, Zane was an inevitable part of her life. So he was sure his daughter would prioritize her son before taking any step.

The dinner was finally completed in a strange silence. Dennis and Alvin were satisfied looking at Anya eating well. Meanwhile, Anya noticed her parents liked the wine. She decided to check with the butler or housekeeper about the wine.

Alvin spoke when the four stood up, ”Uncle Bernard is here to speak with us.”

Bernard: ”…”

Anya: ”…”

Why did she feel like Alvin wanted to speak to Bernard in front of her?

She sent her parents and son and sat down. The table was quickly cleaned up before Bernard started.

”How did you two arrange for the rescue operation?” Bernard expected them to contact him but everything was completed without coming to his notice prior. He was perplexed how they were capable of handling it.

Mr. Wright had also contacted him and informed him that it was Alvin and Anya who managed to stop the disaster. However, the two had vanished from the ship so Mr. Wright wasn't aware where the two went.

Anya crossed her arms and watched Bernard, his responses, his reaction, and the way he spoke.

Alvin lied to Bernard, ”We contacted the military.”

Anya glanced at Alvin who was hiding her identity from Bernard by lying. Her eyes immediately shifted to Bernard who clenched his teeth.

Anya: ”…”

Shouldn't Bernard be happy about the smoothly completed rescue operation?

Why does he look unhappy and livid?

Unaware about the scrutinizing gaze, Bernard questioned, ”Alright, where is the hard disk?” He added. ”I need it to hold the press conference.”

Anya chose to stay silent. She won't let Bernard hold the press conference until she finds out his motive on or by Saturday.

Linus wanted to say the hard disk has nothing and the information on the hard disk might be with Anya. However, more than the destruction of Harper Johnson, he cared about Alvin, Anya, and their relationship. Hence he turned to Alvin.

Alvin had to respond again because Anya wasn't going to give the information, ”The hard disk we stole has nothing in it.” It was the truth.

Suddenly Bernard's expression turned ugly. If the hard disk wasn't with Harper Johnson and the stolen hard disk doesn't have the information, then who will have the information?

His eyes turned sharp when his gaze shifted to Anya. ”Anya, what happened to the hard disk content?”

Anya lied without batting an eyelid, ”I don't know.” It was just to provoke Bernard and it worked.

Bernard's voice turned stern and the frowns deeper in his face, ”Then you will be under investigation. You will be suspended from work.”

Anya's lips arced smoothly at the threat as she leaned back on the chair.

Does she look like a weakling?

Perhaps her simple background looks like it.

”Sure.” She accepted easily.

Alvin, who was about to say something to Bernard, turned to Anya. The latter's smile had no mirth, her eyes looked like ice balls.

Bernard was taken aback by the response and the change in her behavior. The innocent-looking, distant Anya Owen was challenging him.

Anya added while inspecting her nails, ”Then be ready to send your son and nephew to the prison.” Because she will give a complete statement on what happened.

Threatening her?

Unless it doesn't involve her son and parents' life, it was hard to waver her.

She lifted her head and smiled again. ”Then you will be one who will be in trouble, President Collins.” If Bernard has to keep his skin safe, he will have to keep her whereabouts a secret. Meanwhile, she will deal with Harper and dig for Bernard's information.

Linus was confused at the developments. He understood where she was coming from so he cut in to understand the situation, ”Ms. Owen, we didn't find anything on the hard disk. Did you copy it somewhere?”

Anya turned to Linus. Considering his reaction, Anya concluded that Linus probably has no idea about his father's aim.

She lied, ”Hard disk doesn't have anything? It's the one your father gave me.”

Alvin: ”…”

He suddenly pitied his cousin. He couldn't ask Linus to go and rest so he sat silently, letting her use Bernard as her protection. She was witty.