Chapter 262
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Finley sighed and continued, “Upon testing the products they bought, we discovered that they do contain some harmful radioactive material p>
“How can that be?” Annabel’s eyes narrowed to slits. “Is that to say they really were poisoned from wearing the Ice and Fire jewelry p>
“Yes. That’s what the investigation and lab testing point to,” Finley replied with a look of regret.
Annabel rubbed her temples. This unexpected result gave her a splitting headache.
She had thought the complainants were people who got paid to set Benton Group up, but it turned out that wasn’t the case.
“Have you found out why the products had some radioactive material?” Rupert asked, flipping through the document in his hand.
“No, sir.” Finley shook his head. “But I noticed something strange. All the defective jewelry was produced by the factory in France and sold there too p>
Annabel tapped her chin for a while. Afterward, she called the person in charge of quality assurance in the French factory. “Annabel Hewitt speaking. How is the testing coming along p>
“Hello, Annabel. I have assigned someone to test all the products. The results will be out soon p>
“Inform me as soon as the results come out,” Annabel ordered with all seriousness.
“Okay, will do.” The QA officer agreed without hesitation.
After hanging up the phone, Annabel looked at Rupert and said, “It seems that there is something shady going on in the factory in France. It can’t be a coincidence that all the rejected jewelry came from there. The way I see it, someone tampered with the quality just to get us into trouble with the authorities p>
Just as Rupert began to speak, the door to the CEO’s office was kicked open from outside. Erica and Cathy stormed in with two men on their heels.
“Mom, why are you here?” Rupert frowned, holding his head.
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Turning a deaf ear to her son’s question, Erica walked straight to Annabel and slapped a newspaper in front of her. “It’s good that you are here, Annabel. Look at what you have done p>
Annabel lowered her eyes. There was a screaming headline on the front page about the harmful radiation allegations.
“We were discussing the matter before your arrival,” Annabel said politely, forcing a smile.
“You were discussing it?” Erica hissed. “What is there to discuss? I have said time and time again that you are a jinx, Annabel. Such a big thing happened to Benton Group because of you. Why do you still have the face to come here p>
Annabel retorted, “There’s nothing p>
“Indicating that I am to blame for what’s happening? The matter is still under investigation. Don’t you think it’s too early to blame me p>
Erica snorted. “Why can’t I blame you? Aren’t you in charge of the Ice and Fire project? Since this problem arose, isn’t the person in charge the one to be blamed for it p>
“My auntie is right, Annabel! This is all your fault. If you have any conscience, you would take the fall and turn in your resignation letter. Don’t stay here shamelessly. Or do you want to be driven away?” Cathy chimed in, snarling at Annabel.