Chapter 305

"But I'm completely clueless and helpless. With the warehouse robbed, the manager will just resign to avoid blame. Evelyn, won't you really help us?" Sophia's voice trembled with desperation, fighting back tears as she glanced toward the door where Victor and Elliot lingered. "Evelyn, please... help the Mitchell family."

Silence stretched on the other end of the line.

Seated at her desk, Evelyn exhaled slowly before responding. "A robbery happened under the manager's watch. Resigning won't absolve him—he's accountable. Right now, you need to secure loyalty, not grovel for it."

Sophia hesitated. "Should I confront him directly?"

"Or what? Beg him like a victim?" Evelyn's tone sharpened, then softened. "Remember, you're the employer. They stole from you. Even in crisis, no employee has the right to undermine you. If you let this slide, they'll push further next time."

"You're right. You always know what to do. Why won't you come help me?"

"Testing me now?" Evelyn's voice turned icy.

"No! This is real, and I'm lost," Sophia rushed to clarify.

"Then learn this: trust only yourself and the Mitchells. No one else." The words were a warning, final.

Sophia didn't understand why Evelyn refused to step in, but she clung to the advice like a lifeline. By the time Victor and Elliot reentered, her spine had straightened.

Victor spoke first. "Sophia, Elliot contacted the thieves. They'll return the goods or pay for what's sold. We'll pretend it never happened."

"Is that all?" Sophia's fingers tightened around her phone, Evelyn's words echoing. Don't beg. You're not at fault.

Victor blinked. "What else would you do?"

Her gaze flicked to Elliot, then back. "Mr. Mills, the Mitchell Group may be struggling, but we're not powerless. If we ignore theft, it'll happen again. We're calling the police."

Elliot paled. "Mr. Mills—?"

Victor's frown deepened. "Sophia, this will shatter morale. We need unity now."

"And we'll have it—by setting boundaries." She stood firm. "I'll take full responsibility."

Elliot stammered, "Then I—I quit! This is betrayal!"

Victor's jaw clenched as Sophia picked up the phone, her resolve unshaken.