Evelyn reluctantly obeyed and dropped her phone from the rooftop. The height was too great, and she couldn't hear it hitting the ground. She glared fiercely at Xena. "Are you satisfied now? Get out of there!"Xena stepped over the railing and walked to Evelyn's side, wearing a sinister smile. "It's great having a beautiful daughter like you. You're like an endless source of money. I'm off now. Make sure to take care of Warren and earn some cash for me."As Xena left, Evelyn collapsed on the ground, trembling uncontrollably. Her mind was filled with disturbing images, and terrifying sounds echoed in her ears. Ending her life seemed like the only solution to escape from it all. Evelyn knew her illness had flared up, and it was severe. She needed to see a doctor immediately. Just as she attempted to stand and leave, her legs gave out, and she fell to the ground. Her knees collided with the gravel, leaving several cuts.In her weakest moment, the door to the rooftop swung
Seth took Evelyn to see a psychologist. After a series of examinations, they discovered that Evelyn had suffered from severe depression in the past. The reason for her relapse was due to stress, and she saw someone she shouldn't have seen.Seth's eyes welled up with tears as he thought about Evelyn's past ordeal. He dialed a number on his phone. "Mark, help me find a woman named Xena Summers."Two hours later, Seth met Xena. She was bound, blindfolded, and cursing incessantly. Seth stood to the side, smoking a cigarette, quietly watching her.It was because of Xena that Evelyn had suffered for so many years. It was because of her that Evelyn had contemplated suicide multiple times. How ruthless could she be to push her own daughter to the brink and show no remorse?Seth's heart ached at the thought of that. He stubbed out his cigarette and instructed his assistant, Mark Doyle, "Hit her where it won't kill her."At Seth's command, Mark's men began to beat Xena mercilessly.
After searching inside for a while, they couldn't find any sign of Steven. Evelyn grew concerned and asked, "What if it's serious, and he has been taken to the hospital?""Don't worry. I'll call and check," Seth reassured her.He immediately took out his phone and dialed Steven's number. He failed to get through even after several attempts. Thinking it might be an issue with his phone, he had Evelyn try, but she faced the same problem. At that moment, he noted the landline in the room had been severed, rendering all phone lines ineffective with their mobile signals blocked.Seth sensed trouble and hurried to the door, only to find it locked. He instantly realized they had been set up. The aim was to trap him and Evelyn together.Seth observed the scene and glanced at Evelyn, who blushed and gazed at him with a newfound desire in her eyes.Seth's heart skipped a beat. "Evelyn!"She weakly said, "Seth, I feel so hot."With that, she slumped onto the couch.Drawing on year
Warren stared at Seth, whose clothes were disheveled, and gritted his teeth. "Seth, do you really think I won't lay a finger on you just because your dad's backing you?"Before Seth could react, Warren charged like a wild beast and unleashed a barrage of blows upon him.Warren's mind was flooded with images of Evelyn in her nightgown; her face flushed as she lay on the bed. Her hair was wet, and even her pale neck was red.He had witnessed this sight of Evelyn before. She was his lover, yet here she lay in another man's bed. How could he possibly bear her betrayal?He unleashed another heavy blow on Seth, leaving him no room to fight back.Then, a weak voice pierced through the chaos. "Warren, stop!"Although Evelyn's words were meant to be stern, her weakened state made them feeble.Warren halted, and his eyes reddened with fury as he looked at Evelyn. Tears welled up in her glistening eyes, yet beneath them, a familiar sense of desire stirred.He gnashed his teeth in ange
Finally, Evelyn had broken free from him. She was no longer his mistress, and she was finally herself again.Yet, her heart still ached terribly. Evelyn spent the night quietly. The next morning, when Seth came over, she was hunched over her notebook, engrossed in something."Evelyn," Seth called out with concern.Evelyn glanced up and gave Seth a weak smile. "Seth, just give me a moment. I'm almost done with this resignation letter," she said.Seth stood in the living room, silently observing her.He couldn't discern any trace of reluctance on her face. Instead, she seemed surprisingly relaxed and content. He knew this was Evelyn's best disguise.The more painful she was, the more she pretended like nothing was wrong.He walked over and gently said, "I've arranged a golf game with Mr. Bennett. He wants to challenge you.""Sure, I haven't been active for a while," she agreed readily. But her fingers continued to type on the keyboard.Just then, her phone rang. It was a c
Warren lifted his eyes and stared at Evelyn. He hoped to see pain and reluctance on her face. He expected her to come and apologize, to beg for forgiveness. But instead, she said, "Mr. Larkin, I've already sent my resignation letter to you and the HR manager. You just need to approve it in the system. "As for the handover of work, I've already sorted it out and sent it to Mr. Crawford. If he has any questions, he can contact me anytime." Evelyn looked at him calmly and smiled.Warren clenched his teeth in frustration. He sneered. "Do you think no one else can handle this job besides you? Evelyn, don't overestimate yourself!"Evelyn chuckled lightly, "Of course not. Larkin Corporation is full of talent. I'm just being polite. After all, who likes being interrogated by their former employer after leaving a job, right?"Warren's fingertips tightened around the pen. He then retrieved a check from the drawer, scribbled a figure on it, and signed his name before handing it to Evel
Charlie wondered where Warren would be if not in the dining room.Charlie had a bad feeling and immediately ran upstairs. He was immediately choked by a strong smell of smoke when he opened the bedroom door.Covering his nose, he walked in and opened the windows. Turning around, he saw Warren sitting expressionlessly on the couch with an unlit cigarette between his lips. The ashtray was overflowing with cigarette butts, and there was a pile of empty bottles on the floor. Charlie instantly realized that this was Warren's post-breakup behavior.He handed Warren a glass of warm water and said, "Mr. Larkin, perhaps I should reschedule your appointments for today. You could use a day to rest at home." Warren raised his sunken eyes and hoarsely replied, "Am I that fragile?""Mr. Larkin, it's perfectly normal to feel sad. After all, you and Ms. Jefferson were together for three years. It's never easy to let go of someone, even if it's just a pet," Charlie remarked, delicately skir
Several days later, Warren chastised all the senior executives from various departments during a meeting.As they left the conference room, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Quietly, they murmured among themselves. "What's been going on with Mr. Larkin lately? Nothing seems to please him. My proposal was praised last time. But this time, I got scolded."Someone who understood the situation smirked and said, "Who was by Mr. Larkin's side in the last meeting?""It was Ms. Jefferson.""That explains it. Mr. Larkin is going through a breakup. As his subordinates, we should cut him some slack."As they walked and talked, they didn't realize that Warren was following closely behind them. He entered his office with a stern expression, and Clara came in with a cup of coffee, wearing a sweet smile. "Warren, I made you some coffee. Give it a try."Warren nodded faintly and took a sip. He frowned and asked, "Did you add sugar?"Clara paused, then said, "Oh, I thought you didn't like