Chapter 116

How could Evelyn possibly accept that? The thought of James suffering so much because of that little wench Haley made her seethe with anger. She wished she could tear Haley to pieces to relieve her heartache.

But she remained rational and shook her head. "I can't help you with this favor. Haley is no longer the helpless, unfavored, down-and-out miss she used to be. If Shane finds out, we'll all be finished."

Evelyn knew Shane's methods better than anyone. Despite his aloof demeanor, he was not one to lose his temper easily. But when he did, those who offended him would meet a terrible fate.

Evelyn had heard rumors before about a few partners who offended Shane with their disrespectful remarks. Soon after, those companies encountered various problems—either exposed for shoddy workmanship or reported for tax evasion.

There was even a company where several executives were suspected of sexual harassment and misconduct, leading to a plummet in the company's stock price.

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