Chapter 117 - Accusation (1/2)

Anya had really never seen Esther's perfume formula. She didn't even know the ins and outs of Esther's office. Such an important object could not possibly be placed carelessly. How could Anya steal it?

”You two come with me.” Esther said to Anya and Ben before going upstairs. Anya immediately followed Esther to her office, followed by Ben behind her.

As soon as he entered the office, Ben immediately took Anya's bag, ”Anya, quickly hand over the recipe. Otherwise the problem won't be solved.”

Anya saw Ben insisted on searching her so she finally gave up, ”I'm not afraid of your accusations because I really don't take them. Please just search. I didn't do anything wrong.”

Anya let Ben search her bag because now there were only three of them in the place. Downstairs, there were other employees so Anya refused to be publicly humiliated.

Anya was sure Esther could solve this problem fairly.

Esther was about to stop Ben and take the bag from her, but Ben moved faster and took a few steps back while checking the contents of the bag. She stretched out her hand and took an envelope inside the bag.

Anya looked at the envelope with a shocked look. She had never seen an envelope like that. It was not her property, ”It's not my stuff.”

”Mrs. Esther, look. Is this your recipe?” Ben handed the envelope to Esther.

Esther took the envelope suspiciously and opened it. It was really her missing recipe. She looked at Ben, then at Anya.

”Here's my recipe.” She said softly.

Ben snorted coldly. He sneered as he looked at Anya, treating her like a criminal, ”Anya, you have stolen Esther's recipe and don't want to admit it. Now the evidence is clear. What else do you want to say?”

”Miss Esther, I really didn't steal your recipe. I've just seen the envelope for the first time. I don't know how the envelope got in my bag. It was not in my bag when I left this morning!” Anya frantically tried to explain it.

”But the envelope is in your bag.” Ben said, staring coldly at Anya.

”Mrs. Esther, if it is true that I stole the recipe, why would I bring it back. I can sell it or hide it. Why should I take it to the office again?” Anya said calmly. She must remain calm in any situation. The more she panicked, the more suspicious everyone would be.

”You can't take your cell phone with you at work so you can't take pictures. You take the recipe to photograph it and will return it so that no one will find out the recipe is missing. But you didn't expect that Mrs. Esther would come to the office so early and find out that her recipe was missing. Now that everything is uncovered, there's no need to dodge it!” Ben sneered.

Anya didn't care about Ben anymore because the man kept trying to corner her. She looked at Esther and hoped that her boss would believe her, ”I really didn't take it. I've never even seen it before.”

Esther seemed to consider and finally said, ”I gave the recipe to Anya. She didn't steal it.”

”Mrs. Esther, why are you defending her?” You should have fired her right away!” Ben shouted disapprovingly. But Esther immediately interrupted him, ”This recipe is useful for Anya's study.”

”Anya! Be honest! Did you steal it or did Mrs Esther really give it to you?” Ben asked.

Anya felt confused when she heard that. She didn't steal it, but Esther didn't give her the recipe either. How should she answer it?

”What do you mean, manager?” Asked Anya angrily.

”What do I mean? It's clearly in your bag. Isn't it obvious that you stole it?” Ben raised his voice. He wanted everyone to hear it, especially the Rose Scent employees on the first floor.

”Shut up!” Esther rebuked him harshly.