"Walt, I know you still care about me. It's just that Evangeline clung to you so much that she messed with your head. That's why you treated me like that. But now that you two are getting divorced, can't we... be together?" Julia got a bit carried away and reached for Walter's arm, but he smoothly dodged it.He turned back to her, his dark eyes locking onto hers, and asked seriously, "Julia, you know that's not what I want to hear."Walter was not interested in dancing around the issue, so he cut to the chase. "Tell me. I sent you to Northern Montavia myself, and now you've come back as Minnie with a different face. What's the story?"Walter had a hunch. The Bennison family was making bold moves, and Julia, with her new identity, showed up at just the right time. It seemed like the Bennison family, who had eyes on the Gordon and Foster families, was backing her!However, since the Benisson family had not made any obvious missteps, he needed to focus on Julia as his way in.Walter
"Is that so?" Julia sneered, her eyes gleaming with a sharp light. "Well, if that's how it is, then we've got nothing more to say. You'll never get any information out of me unless you make me Mrs. Gordon..."The conversation had hit a dead end.Julia gritted her teeth in frustration.It was all Evangeline's fault, that sly fox! If she had not constantly been flirting with Walter, how could her darling Walt have a change of heart? Julia was determined to make her suffer!Last time, Evangeline got lucky. The plan her mom set up to have Evangeline hit on the highway failed, and now even her mom was caught up in it.This time, she was determined to make sure Evangeline would not escape!Rage burned in Julia's eyes, but as she looked up, she locked eyes with Walter's intense stare.He stood with arms crossed, his dark eyes boring into her.She knew that look all too well. In the past, every time Julia showed up in his line of sight, she would receive that look.Eventually, it was
"I'm out now because of myself, but whether I go back in is up to you," Julia said, raising an eyebrow at Walter. She then quickly added, "Walt, even though you've turned against me, my heart still belongs to you. I hope we can clear up our misunderstanding soon and be happy together again, like before..."She blamed Evangeline for everything. Without her, Walter would still be hers! All she needed was to get rid of Evangeline and her unborn child, and then Walter would be hers completely!Just thinking about Walter becoming hers one day excited her."Sure, I'm looking forward to it too," said Walter naturally, watching Julia step out of the car.Julia had Walter hooked, no doubt about it. He was dying to know how long she could keep her lips sealed.As Julia walked away, Walter took out his phone. "Keep tabs on Julia around the clock. I want to know everything she does!"Confronting Julia like this meant he was burning bridges, and he did it on purpose. Even though he knew Julia
The female customer looked at David, her eyes practically twinkling with envy and admiration, and said, "Being his girlfriend must be pretty awesome."Celina did not know how to respond, so she gently suggested, "We have some equipment inside for your service. Would you like a tour?"Sunny Glow Beauty Salon's membership card was not cheap—it ran into the tens of thousands. Thus, she had to make sure every customer was happy."No need, I trust you. We can talk here," the customer replied quickly, though her eyes kept drifting over to David. David did not seem to mind the attention, in fact. The more she looked, the more he showed off his considerate side, even pretending to call his girlfriend regularly. He was downright unbothered, simply put.Stuck between these two, Celina was having a tough time. Did they have to do this right when the customer was about to spend big? She was annoyed with David's antics but could not say anything.Finally, after the customer spent 300000 at Sun
With only Celina and David left in the Sunny Glow Beauty Salon, David felt a bit uneasy. Usually, he was the one trying to date Celina, never getting a chance for a one-on-one moment like this.Something felt off. He put down his coffee cup, stood up, and said, "Since you're off duty, I guess I'll head out too?"Of course, he knew he should not just leave.Even if he was going to leave, David thought he should use this chance when they were alone to make a move and see where things could go with Celina.However, Celina was introverted and calm, and David just could not quite figure her out yet. Not wanting to risk messing things up, he decided it was best to exit.To his surprise, Celina darted to the door, her slender frame blocking his way. Right before David's eyes, she pressed the button to close the rolling shutter.The door rumbled shut, and David felt a chill run down his spine. "What are you doing?" he asked.Celina was known for her fierce temper, and locking herself in
"We're all busy people, always running around with a million things to do. So when I'm with you, I just want to keep it simple." If David had been his usual jokester self, Celina would have drawn the line without a second thought. However, he had changed. His seriousness was something she could not just brush off.She composed herself, putting some space between them, and looked him in the eye. "David, you'll never just be some guy named David, and I won't just be plain old Celina. If the world was simple enough to just focus on the person right in front of you, that'd be pretty sweet, wouldn't it?"Women had a knack for picking up on emotional stuff, and Celina, working in customer service, was a professional at reading people. From the moment she met David, she had seen that strong, possessive look in his eyes. Even so, what did it matter? David being here meant Walter was involved, and she was not just some regular salon owner. They were from different worlds, standing on opposite
Since there were no other options, Julia had no choice but to find her subordinate, Celina."Alright, I'm at the beauty salon right now. Do you want to come pick up the keys, or should I bring them to you?"Celina already knew about Julia's release without charge. Though she was stuck in a mess, she did not want to stoop to their level.Holding onto the hope of staying as far away as possible, she continued running her beauty salon with the same care as always."Come over. You can give me a ride too. Oh, and tomorrow, arrange a car for me. It's too inconvenient without one."Celina could only agree to Julia's orders.However, the thought of doing something she was unwilling to do sent a sharp pain through her stomach, the ache growing worse by the second.After hanging up, she clutched her stomach and painfully made her way out of the treatment room, only to find David still standing there."Why haven't you left yet?"David was too focused on her pale face and the way she was
Evangeline's memories of Yessica were hazy, but from the photographs, it was clear how beautiful and graceful her mother had been.How could someone so wonderful have borne a child for Andrew?The more Evangeline thought about it, the more hatred festered inside her, as if her heart were plunging into an endless abyss.In the darkness of her mind, she saw the image of the judge sentencing Andrew to death.Andrew… Was he really about to die?What a conflict of emotions.Andrew was the man who had caused his wife's death and dragged her into such misery. He was finally facing punishment, but she… felt pity for him.Was this the bond of blood?Evangeline's mind went blank, her hollow heart unsure of what to think or feel.Images of the few moments of fatherly love Andrew had ever shown her began to surface, and she could not stop herself from softening.She even thought, was there anything she could do to save Andrew from death…?As for Lydia, she had never been a consideration.
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
"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
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