Chapter 19 – False Records
Author's POV
London – Watson Enterprises
Another busy morning had begun.
Keifer entered the executive conference room carrying his notebook.
The directors were already waiting.
Mr. Ryder stood at the front with a thick confidential file.
"Good morning, Mr. Watson."
"Today's assessment is based on a real case."
He placed the file in front of Keifer.
"One of our long-term suppliers has been accused of submitting false sales and financial records."
"The board wants you to investigate the case."
"You will review the evidence..."
"Question the facts..."
"And recommend what action Watson Enterprises should take."
Keifer nodded confidently.
"I understand."
The room fell silent.
He slowly opened the file.
Inside were sales reports...
Bank statements...
Invoices...
Tax documents...
And several financial records that didn't match.
For nearly an hour...
Keifer carefully compared every document.
He didn't rush.
He checked every detail twice.
Finally...
He closed the file.
"I've reached my conclusion."
Mr. Ryder smiled.
"We're listening."
Keifer stood up.
"The supplier did submit false sales records."
"But..."
Everyone looked at him.
"The financial records weren't altered by the supplier."
"The manipulation happened after the documents were submitted."
Several directors frowned.
"What makes you say that?"
Keifer calmly pointed at one page.
"The invoice numbers are correct."
"The supplier's bank records also match."
"But the digital timestamps on these financial reports are different."
"They were edited after reaching Watson Enterprises."
The room became completely silent.
One director immediately checked the documents.
"...He's right."
Another director looked shocked.
"If Mr. Watson hadn't noticed this..."
"We would've blamed an innocent company."
Mr. Ryder smiled proudly.
"Excellent work."
"You didn't just look for someone to blame."
"You searched for the truth."
The directors nodded in agreement.
"Outstanding."
Across the table...
Clyde's expression darkened.
"So..."
"Even this wasn't enough."
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Later that afternoon...
Clyde entered his private office and locked the door.
He immediately made a phone call.
Keizer answered.
"Did he fail?"
Clyde's jaw tightened.
"No."
"He exposed the real problem."
A cold laugh came from the other side.
"Then stop playing fair."
"It's time for the next phase."
A slow smile appeared on Clyde's face.
"I've already prepared everything."
"Tomorrow..."
"The board will believe Keifer leaked confidential company information."
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Fernandez Mansion – Philippines
That evening...
Jay returned home after another day at HVIS.
She placed her school bag near the stairs.
"I'm home."
"Welcome home!" Tita Gama replied warmly.
Kerian ran toward her with a bright smile.
"Ate Jay!"
Jay laughed and gently patted his head.
"Did you finish your homework?"
"Almost."
"You promised to help me."
"I remember."
Angelo walked into the living room carrying a cup of coffee.
"Dinner will be ready in a few minutes."
Jay nodded.
"Okay."
For a while...
The mansion was peaceful.
Laughter filled the dining room.
It felt like a normal family evening.
But Jay's mind...
Was still in London.
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Later that night...
Jay stepped onto the balcony.
She took out her secret phone.
A message from Scott appeared.
Scott: Boss... Mr. Keifer solved today's case perfectly.
A small smile appeared on Jay's face.
She quickly replied.
Jay: Good.
A few seconds later...
Another message arrived.
Scott: But Clyde has been acting strangely.
I think he's preparing something bigger.
Jay's smile slowly disappeared.
She looked up at the night sky.
"...Stay alert."
Don't interfere unless his life is in danger.
Scott replied immediately.
Scott: Understood, Boss.
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London – Watson Enterprises
The office building was almost empty.
Clyde quietly walked into the Records Department.
After making sure no one was watching...
He opened a confidential cabinet.
From his pocket...
He took out a small USB drive.
He carefully slipped it into one of Keifer's project files.
A security camera silently recorded everything.
But before Clyde noticed...
The recording suddenly went black.
Someone had hacked the camera.
Miles away...
A hooded figure closed a laptop.
"...Got you."
The figure sent an encrypted file to Scott.
Tomorrow...
The real game would begin.
To Be Continued...
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Author's Note
Hello, my lovely readers! 💖
Keifer solved another difficult challenge, but Clyde has finally put his real trap into motion... 👀
Will Keifer be able to clear his name before the board loses faith in him?
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