All eyes turned to Joanna, with Mark staring at her in utter disbelief, unsure of her intentions.
Joanna pointed at Meredith. "I accuse Meredith Brown of secretly colluding with someone from the Johnson Group to obtain bid information in advance and rigging the bid."
She spoke so convincingly that murmurs spread through the crowd.
"What's this about? Ms. Brown bribed someone from the Johnson Group?"
"Ms. Brown is young and pretty—probably traded favors in bed..."
The smile on Charles's face vanished instantly, his eyes turning icy.
His left hand tightened on the armrest, applying subtle pressure as he spoke with clear threat. "Mr. Perry, you've got quite the nerve to suspect my company?"
Mark couldn't remain seated. He stood and pulled Joanna aside. "Stop."
Then he leaned close to
