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Chapter 388:
Dustin said, “You… You’re intruding on private property. That’s against the law p>
“We may be trespassing, but isn’t it also illegal for you to plagiarize our app? With your background in IT, how could you stoop so low, doing something like that?” Ritchie’s sharp retort left Dustin seething with rage, yet he couldn’t summon a single comeback.
“Dustin, who put you up to this p>
No matter how persistently Amelia probed, Dustin clung to the story that it had been his solo choice, flatly denying any outside involvement.
𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗈𝗇
As the interrogation wore on endlessly, Amelia’s tolerance finally snapped. “Barrie, call the police!” she said.
The mere mention of police involvement sent Dustin into a visible tailspin. He looked at Amelia with a desperate, imploring stare. “No! Please don’t call the police p>
In his profession, upholding ethical standards was the cornerstone of success. After canceling the collaboration with Davis Group, Dustin had already found himself blacklisted by many companies. Should this scandal surface, he’d have no future in the industry.
Grasping the gravity of his predicament, Dustin blurted out in haste, “I’ll tell you everything; just don’t involve the police. I was coerced into it. When Mr. Figueroa demanded I proceed, I warned him it was outright plagiarism, but he dangled the contract over my head like a sword. Besides, I didn’t pilfer your app; Mr. Figueroa handed me the details p>
Dustin wasted no time shifting the fault onto Huntley, banking on the hope that Amelia would not hold him accountable after hearing what he said.
Yet, no sooner had he wrapped up his account than Barrie, prompted by Amelia’s subtle nod, dialed the police.
Dustin’s features contorted in fury. “Why are you still calling the cops? I’ve laid it all bare. This mess isn’t on me p>
“Dustin, do you truly see yourself as blameless in all of this?” Amelia cut in swiftly before he could ramble on. “If you’re convinced of your innocence, why tremble at the thought of facing the police p>
“Mrs. Stewart, I’m pleading for one more chance. Don’t turn me to the police, and I’ll gladly work with the Davis Group,” Dustin said.
The Davis Group doesn’t need to work with you now!” Ritchie interjected impulsively before Amelia could reply, his own position having hung in the balance.
Dustin shot a scornful glance at Ritchie and his team, his contempt plain as day. He said, “Mrs. Stewart, the Davis Group cut its teeth in electronics and requires seasoned tech experts like my team members. What on earth could these greenhorns bring to the table p>
“If they were such novices, why did you plagiarize their work?” Amelia said.
“I’ve already explained. I was forced to do it! I’ve crafted an app from scratch myself,” Dustin fired back with fervor.
Amelia pressed on with icy precision. “If you’re as skilled as you claim, how did they pinpoint your IP address without breaking a sweat p>