Goodbye, My Love
Chapter 867

She wouldn't have worked for Ashton if she had foreseen the happenings that were currently taking place.

She now has angered Rowan in addition to upsetting Marco.

Now that Rowan was promoted, it was more challenging to curry favor with him.

Laura felt regretful. She could not help but console herself as she glanced discreetly at Ashton.

Although Ashton failed to triumph over Loraine and Rowan as intended,

Rowan was promoted, and his previous position was left vacant. Thus,

Ashton still had a chance.

Although he couldn't be compared to Rowan after obtaining Rowan's previous position, he could at least support her and Marina.

Laura exhaled a sigh of ease as she considered this. She forced a smile at Ashton but got no reaction. Instead, Ashton just stared at the stage with a long face and ignored her.

The awards ceremony on stage ended shortly after. The soldiers left following an orderly Line-up.

Marco suddenly stopped Brady.

"Since the entire investigation team is present, I want to report an unethical official to you. Can I?"

Loraine gave him a startled glance. Brady turned around and said earnestly, "Of course, you can. It's the duty and power of every citizen! May I know who you want to report?"

Marco sneered and turned to the audience.

Hearts leapt as Marco's gaze swept over them. They instinctively straightened, fearing that Marco might single them out for some longstanding vendetta. ninjanovel.com

Ultimately, Marco's stare settled on a corner.

Laura, seated in that direction, jolted alert and involuntarily shifted to the side.

Thanks to her, Ashton, who was sitting several seats away, suddenly came into view.

Anxiety quickened Ashton's pulse as his eyelid twitched. He bowed his head, feigning distraction, all the while praying that Marco would never discover his misdeeds. Smirking, Marco pointed at him.

"I intend to report Ashton Riley."

Trembling, Ashton countered in a panic, "Marco Bryant, don't spout nonsense without evidence! The investigation team is here. I could sue you for slander!" Marco scoffed, "Who said I lack evidence?"