The atmosphere was electric with indignation, and Xiao Jia, standing by the door, broke into a cold sweat on my behalf.
The board members were slamming tables and benches, but they were, at their core, men of stature; after a brief outburst, they were bound to calm down and address the issue at hand.
Once the noise subsided, I spoke: "I married Juyan four years ago and concealed our marital status when I joined the company. For that, I am deeply sorry. However, during my tenure, I never used my position for personal gain. I am willing to disclose my salary and bank statements from my time at Gaoxin and submit myself to an investigation by Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and Disciplinary departments."
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