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Yale had always been careful not to hurt Roslyn's feelings, choosing his words with care even when he was laying down the law. This time, faced with her tearful eyes and the weight of the moment, Yale's restraint shattered. He could not believe it had come to this, and he could not bother with being gentle anymore."Niece?" Roslyn echoed his words, her eyes puffy and red as if she had been crying for hours. "Are you still trying to fool both of us? You say you think of me as a niece, but does a niece's embrace stir anything in you?"Alright, you've made your feelings crystal clear. I get it. I'll just keep my distance from now on!" Roslyn had her own pride, but for Yale, she had crushed it to smithereens, all for a single smile from him. She had tried everything, even throwing herself at him, but nothing worked. She was done.The car door slammed shut, leaving Yale alone with the fresh lemon scent that Roslyn had left behind. Life in the army, surrounded by tough guys, had not prepa
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Unbeknownst to them, Walter, face burning up, stumbled downstairs for a drink and heard the entire phone call clearly.Was Evangeline going to show up at the old Gordon place?"Cough, cough..."He was feeling pretty run-down, and a couple of instinctive coughs managed to snag Trey's attention."Walter, how are you holding up? Feeling any better?" Trey asked, all worried.Walter took a gulp of water and sat down next to Trey. "I'm doing okay, Grandpa. No need to fuss over me."He scooted over on purpose, and it was not just to give his grandfather a health update."Did I hear you right? You invited Evangeline over for a family dinner?"Being sick was making Walter feel all kinds of vulnerable. His head was pounding, and just the thought of Evangeline showing up stirred up feelings he could not quite put into words.Would Evangeline pity him if she saw him all weak and helpless? Maybe enough to reconsider the divorce?"Yeah," Trey grumbled. "It's because you couldn't cut it whe
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Stepping out of the car, Evangeline's gaze landed on Walter. His cheeks were tinged with an odd flush, his face set in a blank mask, lips pressed into a thin line. He had this vibe about him, like he was silently warding off everyone.Evangeline figured he must be annoyed by something and made a mental note to steer clear of him at tonight's family dinner. Their divorce was just around the corner, after all, and there was no point in stirring up emotions. Plus, tonight was all about Alex, the guy she had always looked up to like an older brother. She was not about to let Walter hog the spotlight.So, what happened next was no surprise.Walter stood tall and straight, right beside Alex, who was in his wheelchair.Evangeline, with the Winnie the Pooh bear in her arms, made a beeline for Alex."Alex, it's been ages!" Her face lit up with a warm smile as she gracefully placed the bear on Alex's lap. "Check out the gift I picked for you. You like it?"Evangeline always had these deep
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It suddenly hit Evangeline that she had been so caught up in picking out the perfect gift for Alex that she forgot to head inside!In the sprawling courtyard of the old Gordon place, Trey had been parked in his chair for ages, waiting."Evie, it's been forever since you visited me. I've missed you!"Trey snagged Evangeline's hand, his frail, old fingers finding her wrist.Underneath her light sleeve, the cool, regal green bracelet sat quietly on her wrist. It was the Gordon family's prized heirloom, the very thing that marked her as Trey's chosen granddaughter-in-law.A few eagle-eyed onlookers caught a glimpse of the bracelet and shot looks of pure envy her way.A flicker of emotion crossed Trey's face. He had always known.How could Evangeline's heart change? How could she even think of leaving the Gordons, or her less-than-perfect grandson?This mess was all Walter's doing. Trey was set on laying down the law with that boy and winning his sweet granddaughter-in-law back."I
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There was a deeper message in Alex's words, a playful sort of sadness woven through them.Evangeline, thinking about all the events Alex had been through, felt her heart go out to him big time."I guess you're right."Had Alex not stayed away all these years for the very same reasons?She was in the same boat, her heart in pieces thanks to Walter. How could she just forget the things that had nearly broken her, just because of a little warmth?Sure, there might be some super forgiving folks out there, but she and Alex? Not a chance."But hey, dinner's about to hit the table. Aren't you starving?"Her face broke into a beaming smile.Years had passed, and Evangeline had become Alex's ray of sunshine.The gloomier Alex got, the brighter she shone, like her own little sun.Their moods bounced off each other, and that was how they made things better, bit by bit.Alex shook his head, and when he turned to look at her, his voice was slow and deliberate, "Evie, what about that job
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Evangeline snapped out of her reverie just in time to catch Alex's voice, heavy with a sigh."They remind me so much of us."'Us'?If Alex himself said that, it had to be true.At that moment, all the negativity, all the whispers and rumors, just did not matter anymore.Evangeline felt a rush of excitement as she gave Alex a firm nod. "Maybe I'll try it out?"Since she had parted ways with her old teacher, the violin had been gathering dust. She had not even thought about teaching.She was not even sure she could actually teach anyone anything.Alex's face lit up like a Christmas tree. If Evangeline was in, then it was practically a done deal.Evangeline was tough as nails and a total perfectionist. She might not have taught before, but with her never-say-die attitude, she was bound to be a hit with the kids."Try it, then. Worst case, I'll chat with the higher-ups and get you a trial run, no strings attached. Once you're in the groove, we'll figure out the next steps."Alex
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The anger Walter had been struggling to suppress instantly flared up. The excessive heat in his body along with the pain from his wound drove him to furiously confront Alex and Evangeline."Talk about serendipity—my dear wife and dear brother. Can you believe it? Just me, strolling around with no particular place to go, and who do I bump into? You two!" The suspicion in Walter's words was unmistakable.Evangeline felt an urge to clear the air, but Walter was not about to let her get a word in. He made a show of scanning their surroundings. "Wow, this spot's pretty nice, isn't it? The old Gordon house is bustling today, yet we find ourselves in this quiet little corner, away from the crowd. Quite the find."He stepped closer to Evangeline, "Evangeline, my wife, you must've picked this cozy spot for us to reconnect, right? After all, Alex has been gone for so long. It's not like you could stumble upon it by chance." Walter laid it on thick with 'my wife,' a not-so-subtle jab at the aw
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"Cut the crap. Are you here because of Evangeline or not?" Walter jabbed a finger at Alex's nose, his voice rising.Evangeline stood by, silent and drowning in guilt.If she had not tangled with this man who threw around accusations without a shred of truth, Alex would never have been treated like this. It was a total injustice!It all started because of her. If she had not married Walter, he would not have turned into such an irrational person, and none of this would have happened."That's enough, Walter!" Evangeline had reached her limit. "Alex is our elder. How can you speak to your brother like that?"She could let go of the baseless suspicions and accusations from Walter. In her eyes, he was nothing but a lowlife. However, she could not stand by while he criticized Alex.Alex was already under suspicion because of her, and she felt terrible about it. How could she let him suffer even more?She did not realize that her defense would strike a nerve with Walter.A cold laugh
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Celina noticed that Evangeline was about to leave and asked with concern,"Are you going out, miss?"Evangeline nodded while picking up her bag, not understanding why Celina's brows were furrowed.Before she could ask, Celina continued, "The Gordon family is in turmoil recently, and with your relationship with Walter… it might be best if you don't go out and attract attention."Evangeline could easily understand the meaning behind Celina's words. The Gordon family was in a crisis, and she had poured more fuel on the fire at a critical moment, practically throwing herself into the whirlpool of public opinion. If she went out, it was highly likely that paparazzi and reporters would follow her, and the consequences could be unimaginable."I'm sorry, but I still need to go."Evangeline's worry for Trey had reached its peak. Facing Celina's concerned expression, she reassured her, "Don't worry, I'll be careful. If necessary, I'll bring a few more bodyguards."Celina knew she could not
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Some people also said that Walter had pushed out Alex. Gordon Group was going through a period of turmoil, suffering from investment failures, compounded by The Bennex Corporation's reckless and aggressive maneuvers, which were essentially pushing the company to the brink of collapse.The only way for Walter to temporarily calm the storm and give the company a chance to regroup was to push Alex out and take the blame for everything.As the news spread, its impact grew larger, and some even dared to publicly tag Gordon Group's official social media account. It was expected that Gordon Group would follow their usual approach of not responding and turning a blind eye.To everyone's surprise, the company issued an official statement within 10 minutes.The news that Mr. Alex Gordon had been incarcerated was true, but the specific reasons would need to wait for the police's verdict.This brief announcement confirmed the speculations of social media users.However, Gordon Group was not
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Evangeline listened to Thomas's lament and felt a wave of sadness in her heart.However, there were too many such people and stories in Avalon City, and she could not sympathize with all of them.Besides, Carl had done many bad things while working for Alex. How could she pity him?"Is there nothing else? No more information? Those who are pitiful must have their faults."Evangeline was not someone whose sympathy overflowed, nor did she want to connect with this situation."My men discovered that Carl has been wandering around Avalon City recently. His whereabouts are completely uncertain, and we've been unable to track him down or know where to start looking."Thomas fell silent for a moment, and Evangeline could only hear the sound of a mouse clicking.After some time, he added warily, "Carl is probably looking for his family."Before Alex was arrested, Carl secretly returned home one night. What exactly happened is unclear, but the next day, his family was taken away. And the
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Perhaps going out for a walk with Celina to clear her mind would help her regain her composure.To her surprise, Celina declined Evangeline's suggestion and said, "No, I want to go on a stroll alone.Seeing the sadness in Celina's eyes, Evangeline did not know what to say."Ms. Evangeline, I'm just feeling down for no reason. You don't need to worry about me. Maybe it's because… I've been too idle."In the past, Celina always had various tasks, but after returning to the Foster family, there were no more tasks, no work, and her sole focus was on David.All of a sudden, Zhang Tao recovered and no longer needed her.She needed some quiet time to rediscover her own value. Otherwise, she would only live in confusion and self-doubt.Evangeline did not insist. Adults need time for themselves, after all. She could not take away the time for solitude that Celina needed just because they had a good relationship."Then… be careful."Evangeline patted Celina's shoulder and watched her le
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Evangeline's brow furrowed. This situation was indeed tricky."Why is Carl Fowler still running around outside on his own when his boss has been exposed? If I were him, with Alex arrested, I'd rush back to Southern Crownlands immediately. Even if I couldn't return here, I'd send the message to the Bennison family as quickly as possible."Instead, he's been wandering around Avalon City!"Evangeline's speculation was not without merit. After all, if Carl had sent news of Alex's arrest back to Southern Crownlands, the Bennison family would have taken action. They would not be unaware, like they were at this moment where they've fallen for Walter's smokescreen and did not even realize it.David stroked his chin thoughtfully. "There's definitely something else going on here, and we just haven't figured it out yet. Is Carl wandering around because he's looking for something—or someone?"Having been by Alex's side, he naturally understood the dangers around him.Avalon City was especiall
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"Insufficient evidence!"Evangeline and David seemed to be perfectly in sync. David looked at Evangeline with admiration."You truly are incredible, ma'am. Your analytical skills are simply amazing!""You don't need to flatter me. Since you led me to this conclusion, you must have a solution, right?"Gordon Group never kept idle people, and Walter was a perfectionist when it came to hiring. Therefore, the fact that David had worked under Walter for so many years was enough to prove his capabilities.Realizing he had been seen through, David awkwardly scratched his head. "I do have a plan, but it's still a bit underdeveloped, and I don't know if it will help Mr. Gordon."Since he was not sure, he did not dare to bring it up to Walter, only discussing it behind his back with Evangeline."Come on, tell me. Maybe it'll help."If the evidence Walter had was not enough, Gordon Group would remain in turmoil. Trey Gordon was still in the hospital recovering, and the situation at Gordon
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David and Celina had lived in Southern Crownlands for a while, so they knew where the Bennison family's base was located. What Evangeline was concerned about, however, was the enormous amount of information carried by this statement."Do you know where Walter got this phone number from?"Whoever used this number would prove to be connected to the Bennison family.If the key person behind the scandal involving Gordon Group could be traced, the company's troubles would be resolved in an instant.David shook his head. "Mr. Gordon only instructed me to investigate this phone number. He didn't say where it came from."Ma'am, the president is holding up Gordon Group on his own. Don't you think we can do something too? Like, helping him catch the key person?"David's tone was uncertain, but his eyes flashed with a sly glint.Evangeline knew he had already devised an idea before speaking to her. She leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, and glanced at him sideways. "Speak up, what's yo
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"But you know David didn't do anything wrong, right?"If he had, then Celina would not have said she was waiting for him to finish his task. Instead, she would have barged into the study and confronted him immediately.Celina lowered her gaze. "Yes, I know."Both of them were workaholics, and once there was work to be done, they would not care about anything else. So, Celina understood David's feelings very well. That being said, she did not want him to neglect her."I just hate his boss. If it weren't for him giving David some task, he wouldn't be like this."Walter is such a heartless boss. My David is still seriously injured, yet he gave him such an important task. It's practically exploitation!"Just when David could barely move around again, he started working like a dog for Walter!Evangeline did not care about any of the exploitation talk. Her attention was solely on one thing, and that was…"What task did Walter assign to David?"Evangeline's intuition told her that th
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After all, if The Bennex Corporation knew about it, it would mean there was an insider in Gordon Group who was working for the Bennison family. At that point, it would trigger another internal purge.Walter finally regained his focus, and the entire Gordon Group was filled with a sense of harmony and renewed vigor. Even the department head of the Operations Department, who had been tortured by stress for days, looked relieved. He knew that the time for their president to strike back had finally arrived!The intense applause from the employees expressed their excitement.Walter felt unexpectedly touched. After all, if the employees did not have any sense of belonging to Gordon Group, they would not have been moved by his sudden actions.Some even shed tears.Evangeline also had not expected that the moment of action would come so soon. She really had waited for Walter to strike back.Apart from this, what surprised her was that David had mysteriously gotten busy. Even Celina, who
