Chapter 22

Just then, Walter's phone rang. It was his assistant, Oscar. "Mr. Walter Gordon."

"What is it? Did she change her mind?"

"No. Mrs. Walter Gordon hasn't caved in, nor has she called begging you, but someone else has stepped in."

…

At the police station, in the holding cell.

Ruby was not satisfied with just slapping Evangeline's face red. She was gearing up to kick her with her high heels when suddenly, she was sent flying several meters by a powerful kick from behind.

The door flew open with a loud bang as a squad of imposing men in black suits and sunglasses stormed in from the shadowy hallway.

Their intimidating presence silenced the room.

"Ms. Evangeline."

It was Wade Davis, Evangeline's lifelong personal bodyguard, the one Evangeline had been waiting for.

Evangeline was escorted to the break room, where many from the police force came to offer their apologies, including Ruby's uncle.

Meanwhile, Ruby, clueless about the turn of events, stood in their way, clutching her wai