Thewyer beside Gabriel quickly began negotiating thepensation with Prospectus Technology’s legal representative.


    Once they agreed on the amount, the Prospectus Technologywyer returned to thepany to inform Damon.


    Damon’s expression remained cold. “He can afford to pay hundreds of millions?”


    Previously, Damon had investigated Gabriel and discovered that he was merely a researcher for a pharmaceuticalpany in Meristate. Regardless of his capabilities, it was unlikely he had umted such a fortune in just a few years.


    Thewyer handed Damon a check. “Mr. Sumner, this is the check Gabriel has


    issued.”


    Damon nced at the check with a cold stare.


    Clearly, he had underestimated Gabriel. The fact that Gabriel could issue a check for hundreds of millions indicated there were aspects about him Damon had not yet


    discovered.


    “I understand. You may leave now,” Damon said dismissively.


    After returning the check to thewyer, Damon’s demeanor reverted to its usual indifference.


    “Mr. Sumner, should we continue with thewsuit against Gabriel?” thewyer inquired.


    Damon’s expression hardened, and his voice became low and frosty. “Since he <b>has </b>providedpensation, we’ll proceed ording to the process.”


    As the CEO of Prospectus Technology, Damon had to prioritize thepany’s interests.


    Still, Gabriel’s actions against N had crossed a personal line, and he was not going. to let it go easily.


    Thewyer nodded. “Understood. Contelligence is also inclined to settle withpensation now.”


    “Then negotiate a fair price,” Damon instructed.


    “Got it,” thewyer replied.


    Once thewyer left, Damon picked up his phone from the desk, walked to the window, and dialed N’s number.


    The call rang five times before it was answered.


    “What’s up?” N asked.


    Damon looked down at the busy streets below and spoke in a low voice. “Gabriel was


    able to pay thepensation, so he might avoid prison time. I’m sorry.”


    There was a brief silence on the other end before N’s distant voice replied, “I understand. So, the data leak no longer involves me, correct?”


    “Mm.” Damon’s tone revealed no emotion.


    “Okay. Ipleted my resignation process before this incident happened. I’lle by the office to collect my things tomorrow. If you’re avable tomorrow night, <b>I’d </b>like to invite you to dinner,” N said.


    Damon’s grip on the phone tightened involuntarily. After tomorrow night’s dinner, he would have no more excuses to see N.


    Still, he replied hoarsely, “Let me know the time.”


    “I’ll book the restaurant soon. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now,” N said.


    “Okay,” Damon answered.


    When the call ended, his expression grew bitter as he stared at the phone for a long


    time.


    N was about to search for a restaurant when she received a message from Melody, asking to meet her the next day. RêAdt??St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only


    Melody had been released from the police station before Gabriel was taken away. If it hadn’t been for her father’s hospitalization, she would have contacted N right after leaving the station.


    After some thought, N agreed and arranged to meet at a cafe near Prospectus Technology.


    When N arrived, Melody was already there, wearing sunsses that covered most of her face, seemingly to avoid being recognized.


    N sat down across from her, her expression cold. “What do you want to talk about?


    Melody removed her sunsses and looked at her with guilt in her eyes.


    “N, I’m sorry,” she said.


    N’s expression remained indifferent. “I’m not here to hear your apology. I want to know why you and Gabriel plotted against me. During our time working together, believe I never did anything to wrong you.