Johnny could tell Mandy was still skeptical. Without missing a beat, he pulled out his phone and called a colleague right in front of her.


    "Hey, can you snap a pic of that document in my drawer and text it to me?"


    After a quick exchange, he hung up.


    "I''m going to show you today if your Gilbert Corporation even deserves to be in the running for this bid," Johnny said icily.


    Mandy, who had been so confident moments ago, started to feel a wave of anxiety.


    No, it couldn''t be true. Gilbert Corporation had to be qualified.


    Johnny''s phone buzzed with iing messages. He casually unlocked it, pulled up the photos his colleague had sent, erged them, and handed the phone to Mandy.


    "Take a good look. This is your ''mighty'' Gilbert Corporation."


    As Mandy looked at the screen, she felt an overwhelming urge to look away. She had never really delved into the details of Gilbert Corporation, only knowing that it seemed to be doing well.


    Despite the rising panic, she took the phone and began scrolling.


    Johnny folded his arms behind his back. "Take your time. There are seven or eight more photos."


    Mandy''s face turned pale as she read about instances of tax evasion, regtory vitions, and detailed assessments of assets and bank loans. She didn''t dare scroll further, fearing the next images would be even worse.


    Government coboration projects required clean books, something Gilbert Corporation clearlycked.


    Seeing Mandy''s expression, Johnny smirked. "Well? Still think your Gilbert Corporation is all that capable?"


    Mandy stepped back, unable to ept the truth. "This can''t be... How could this happen?"


    Johnny took the phone from her trembling hands, switched off the screen, and put it back in his pocket. "This is the result of thorough investigation. Anyone with half


    a brain would know their ce, but apparently, you folks just love courting disaster."


    Her once righteous thoughts crumbled.


    Was a ''thorough investigation'' not what they had assumed?


    Johnny, sensing the need for more rity, added, "Honestly, the only reason Gilbert Corporation even got this close scrutiny was thanks to Ms. Mirabe. Without her, you probably wouldn''t have even been considered."


    Mandy staggered, reeling from the revtion.


    Johnny''s demeanor softened as he faced Mirabe, sounding regretful. "I''m really sorry about this. I knew Bernardo was your godfather, so I wanted to do you a favor, which led to today''s mess."


    It was crucial to clear things up, especially in front of Mirabe. Such a big mistake needed an exnation.


    When Mirabe heard Johnny mention ''returning a favor'', she pieced it together.


    She had treated Owen, and Johnny wanted to return the favor, albeit mistakenly.


    No wonder Mandy had confronted her with that question about the bid back in the broadcast room.