Chapter 821
Bonian’s expression darkened at the dinner table. Jayde noticed and paused mid-bite.
“Something wrong? Is it about the old city project?”
“No,” he said, putting away his phone quickly.
His silence spoke volumes. Jayde didn’t press it in front of Lele, but the worry stuck with her. Once Lele ran off to play, she tried again.
“You looked upset earlier. Is it work? I’m your secretary—I can help.”
Bonian stood, rubbing his temples.
“I’ve stayed too long. I should go.”
When she offered to walk him out, he stopped her. Jayde watched him leave, unease twisting in her gut.
She soon found out why. The leak revealing Bonian’s role at the Lepage Group had gone viral. This time, the internet wasn’t attacking his personal life—it was about his identity. The backlash hit hard.
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