"Excellent. We mustn''t confront him just yet. I need you to uncover proof of his fraudulent activities andpel him to return the stolen funds," Wayne instructed. "Understood," Alexander replied.


    With a dismissive wave of his hand, Wayne said, "That will be all. Bring Walter to me."


    Alexander acknowledged with a slight nod before turning to leave the room.


    Meanwhile, Walter was downstairs engaged in conversation with Freya. Upon seeing Alexander descend the staircase, they both rose to their feet. Freya was particrly anxious, fearing that Walter might have been expelled or, even worse, imprisoned. Such an event would shatter her romantic fantasies.


    "What''s going on, Alex?" Freya inquired.


    "Walter, Dad wants to see you in the study," Alexander ryed.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Freya''s heart fluttered with apprehension as she clutched Walter''s hand. "Are you certain everything''s okay?" she asked. She had identally overheard their father''s phone conversation earlier, which had left her feeling uneasy. Walter offered her a reassuring pat on the hand. "It''s nothing. I''ll be right back, don''t worry." With that, he withdrew his hand and ascended the staircase.


    "Alex, you must help Walter. He''s been nothing but loyal to thepany for years, never faltering in his work, as you well know," Freya implored, her eyes pleading.


    Alexander nced at her impassively. "Don''t worry, he won''t be in trouble for now."


    "For now? What does that mean?" Freya pressed.


    "Exactly what it sounds like," Alexander responded cryptically before briskly walking away, leaving a desperate Freya behind.


    In her anxiety, Freya paced the room restlessly, repeatedly reaching out to Kaitlyn for support, much to thetter''s annoyance. Kaitlyn''s perspective was simple: as long as her son was safe, she had little concern for others.


    Half an hourter, Walter reappeared downstairs. His expression was unchanged, giving no hint of what had transpired in the study. Freya quickly approached him, asking, "How did it go?"


    "ed to step out for a bit. I''ll fill you in when I return," Walter replied with a smile. He affectionately ruffled her hair before departing.


    A baby''s cry soon distracted Freya, leaving her no choice but to attend to her son.


    As soon as Walter was out of sight, his smile evaporated. He found a secluded spot and pulled out his phone to make a call. The call was answered promptly, but the other end remained silent, seemingly waiting for Walter to initiate the conversation.


    "You moved that quickly? The investments in those firms, have you drained the funds?" Walter asked.


    There was a brief pause before the voice on the other end replied, "Would you believe me if I said it wasn''t me?"


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    Walter''s expression shifted subtly. "What are you implying?"


    "What I mean is, before I had the chance to act, those firms copsed. I didn''t siphon off a single penny."


    Walter''sposure faltered, his face paling slightly. "Are you sure you''re not ying games with me?"


    "Do I have a reason to lie to you? Our partnership may be strictly business, but our interests are aligned. It''s not just about the money, right?"


    Walter pondered for a moment. "I understand that. My concern isn''t the money. If you''re not behind this, then we might be dealing with a significant problem." "And what might that be?"


    "It''s Alexander. It has to be him."