The investigation

Both Mary and Mike went to David's place to meet him and collect Alandra's laptop. After getting Alandra's laptop Mary left for the forensic lab along with her colleague and friend Janice. David and Mike thought of confronting Frank. So they planned to meet him. They headed towards the office building and waiting in the lobby area downstairs. After a few minutes, they saw Frank coming out of the elevator.

" Frank I believe we need to talk," David said abruptly

"Excuse me. Who are you? And why should I talk to you guys?" Frank said in an arrogant tone

"I know you are the one who helped Catherine and trapped me," Mike said

"Wow.Quite impressive. You are not so dumb then I guess. But wait aren't we even now? You meddled in my work during the fashion show and so I showed you your place. Isn't it fair?" Frank said with a smirk

"You bastard," David shouted at him

"Mind your words, David. I am sure you do not want history to repeat. You would not want Mike to go through the same destiny as Eva did."

Both Mike and David stood dumbstruck at his words.

"Don't be so shocked Man. Who do you think clear all records for Alan's employment and suggested him to leave the company."

Frank smirked. David's blood boiled at his words and he grew furious. Within seconds David held Frank's collar "Bastard I will kill you."

" David behave yourself. You know What I can do." Frank warned him

Mike stopped David and calm him down. Frank left the spot with a devilish smirk. David and Mike sat on the couch in the lobby where Mike was trying to calm David's anger.

" I can't believe Mike. My Eva lost her life because of this bastard. " David said with his teary-eyed face.

"I can understand David what you are feeling. But this is the time we have to use our presence of mind. We will collect evidence against Catherine and once her deeds are disclosed to all I am sure she herself will admit that Frank helped her."

" Still it doesn't heal my pain. All these years I thought it was Lucas who helped Alan and now I am getting to know Frank is the mastermind behind this." David said hiding his face with his palm. He looked miserable and broken.

"I know David. Let's head to my place."

"I want to be alone for some time."

"I am not leaving you alone in this state David."

" What are you. My mom?"

"Whatever. Now let's head to my place."

Both Mike and David left for Mike's apartment.

At the Lab

" Janice, how much time it will take for the results to come?"

"It will take 30 minutes more."

" I hope this test will clear Mike's name."

"Don't worry Mary. Everything will be fine... I wanted to ask you something. I don't want to beat around the bush so let me ask you directly... Do you love him?

" I really do Janice but at this point, I can understand what he is going through. It really hurt when the one you love gives you immense pain and betrays you. I have gone through the pain and so I can feel his pain."

"Don't worry Mary. We will help Mike in every possible way. But I am more concerned about you. You have shut yourself from the world. Don't do that. To others's you appear as an adventurous, fun-loving girl but I know the truth behind the smile. Give yourself a chance Mary to feel the love and walk beside your special guy. Mike is a very good guy. Give him a chance."

" I will think about it."

" I am glad to hear this. I have put the solution on the laptop. Within 20 minutes we will get all fingerprints clone and then we can match it with the city database."

Catherine's house

Catherine is dressed in a bathrobe and sitting in a bathtub. There are scented candles placed beautifully on the side of the basin. She has a face pack on her face and neck. There is a glass of sparkling wine placed on the edge of the bathtub. Light music is playing on her phone. Her eyes are closed and covered with cotton pads. Suddenly the music stops as her phone rang. She removed one cotton pad and pick up the phone and put it on speaker.

"Yes"

"It's me-Frank. They know I helped you."

"What? Who?"

"Mike and David."

"So what? Even if they know they won't be able to prove anything. Just relax."

"Mike looks like a smart guy Catherine. The way he flopped my plan on Kelly during the fashion show says it all. Don't underestimate him."

"You are overthinking Frank. Moreover, your plan was quite kiddish. This plan is full proof. There is no chance of any error I have made sure of it. Everything was planned well, Alandra's CCTV camera was not working, Mail was sent from her outlook, her laptop data being corrupted to remove password, Conference room CCTV camera position. Nothing can go wrong.

Frank sighed " Hope you are right."

"I am Frank. Also, we have replaced Alandra's current laptop with the new one. So no chance of getting caught."

"Actually Alandra borrowed her laptop from the admin department today to mail some of her documents to her mail."

Catherine got up suddenly from her relaxing position.

" What? Are you out of your mind? Why did they give her the laptop."

" They can't deny it if she has to take data backup."

"They are up to something Frank."

"Like What."

"Let me think. From mail, they won't be able to get anything as I deleted it. So what they can do with the laptop. Damn...why I didn't think about it sooner." Catherine said in a terrified voice

"What?"

"Her laptop's webcam. Maybe it was on which could have recorded everything."

" Didn't you check if it was on when you entered her room?"

"I am not a computer expert Frank. But ya there is a possibility. What about the duplicate key for Alandra's office?"

"The duplicate key is back at the administrative department. So don't worry about it."

"But I guess the laptop could be a problem. I will talk to you later."

Panicked Catherine washed her face and changed her clothes. she quickly stepped out of her house. She came to the car parking area and drove off.