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"Yep." Wyatt nodded firmly. "But come on, don't you think I'm speaking the truth here?"Sometimes, I wonder if you've really sorted out your feelings. Are you head over heels for Evangeline, or have you been fooling yourself right from the start?"Alex was taken aback. He had never thought of his feelings for Evangeline as some kind of self-deception."Why would you call it a deception? You think I'm lying to myself?"He pointed at his chest with a derisive laugh. "Do I look like an idiot to you?"Wyatt locked eyes with Alex, and in those eyes, just like Walter's, there was an intense fire to come out on top."Being too competitive can sometimes make you lose sight of what's real."Do you think maybe your crush on Evangeline is just about beating Walter? From where I'm standing, it sure looks that way."They say outsiders had the clearest view, but Alex, the insider, never once questioned his feelings for Evangeline."Well, you couldn't be more wrong. You have no idea what's g
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Wyatt was gone.All Alex could feel was a pang of regret.After all, with just one piercing glance, he knew that Wyatt's easygoing words were just a show. He was not coming back.However, finding another capable sidekick for Alex was a piece of cake with his army of minions.However, it was Evangeline who was on his mind at this moment.He had to keep the news he had gotten through the grapevine from Evangeline at all costs, leaving him with only one good excuse to use.…Evangeline, relaxing at the old Foster family mansion, carefreely savored an apple Julieta had peeled for her.Roslyn and Holden were hovering around Evangeline, tiptoeing around her, dying to ask her something but too unsure to actually do it. Nonetheless, the worry was eating them up inside.Julieta, feeling pretty useless, decided to duck into the kitchen to whip up some chicken soup.Of course, everyone had their breaking point.Finally, Holden and Roslyn could not take it anymore and settled it with ro
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It was clear as day to Evangeline. She knew exactly what Roslyn and Holden were up to behind her back.Roslyn, seeing Evangeline's reaction, dropped the act. "Evie, since you've figured it out, spill it. Stop leaving us hanging."For crying out loud, the silent tension of the past few minutes was nearly unbearable!"It's not like there's much to tell."Evangeline could not fathom their tiptoeing around the issue. Her split with Walter was not a new drama.It was just that time, it stung more than ever.Nonetheless, what of it? Was the heartache not part of the deal when she cared about someone?She was not about to play the tough girl anymore, no more hiding her true feelings.Even if she had convinced herself for a moment that she had forgotten him, that she was over Walter, what did it matter in the end? She could fool her mind, but her heart was a different story.After all that time apart, even though every encounter was a clash, when Walter got hurt protecting her, she co
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They had not had much chance to talk before Evangeline's mishap, and since then, they had been preoccupied with her situation.The dust had settled, and Roslyn was at a loss for words when she saw Yale again.Holden noticed something off about Roslyn. She was usually so fiery, but then she seemed to have cooled off in front of Yale.Taking the lead, he said, "Evie has gone to her room. We figured she might need some space right now."Emotions were tricky, and sometimes, he just had to let people handle them on their own.Yale nodded slightly as if he agreed with Holden's take on the situation. Turning to Roslyn, his normally stoic face showed a trace of awkwardness."Ahem! Roslyn, could you join me in the study for a moment?" In front of his little brother Holden, he signaled to Roslyn with a wave.Roslyn blushed instantly, shaking her head so hard that he would think it was a rattle drum. "No way am I going over there."Yale's reaction was a dead giveaway—he had something secr
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Roslyn found herself swept into Yale's arms, his voice ringing with authority next to her ear, "Think you're not coming with me? You don't get to decide that!"Yale's commanding presence made Roslyn squirm uncomfortably in his hold. "Let go of me, you jerk!"Yale tightened his grip, lifting Roslyn effortlessly, and whispered teasingly into her ear, "Roslyn, ever heard the saying, 'Girls love a bad boy'?"They continued their playful tussle all the way to the study.The room was stark and functional, filled with books and papers, with a single set of solid wood furniture that matched Yale's no-nonsense personality.Roslyn's eyes landed on the forlorn-looking solid wood sofa in the corner, and she had an instant realization.Yale brought her to the study for a serious chat!All the steamy scenes Roslyn had conjured up in her mind faded to dull gray.If only she had known it was going to be like that, she would not have been scared at all…Roslyn's lips twitched, her eyes brimmin
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Evangeline stretched out with a contented sigh, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at the sheet music sprawled across her notebook. Her cheeks were rosy with the thrill of creation.She had finally penned the lead song, a melody woven with the bittersweet threads of misplaced love.Eager to breathe life into her composition, she hurried to the piano room, clutching her notebook. She took out her phone, tapped the recorder app, and hit play.The music danced between lively and somber notes, weaving an emotion so complex it was like a mist hanging between her eyes and the endless blue above—obscure and elusive. However, with each note's fall, it spilled the poignant sorrow of love gone awry and the cathartic release of moving beyond yesterday's shadows.A musician's work often laid bare their interpretation of the theme. That was Evangeline's take on love's missteps.The affection of those who cared for her had once brought heartache and irrevocable regret.Even so, who could declare
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Alex was informed about Evangeline's injury way before the call. The so-called good news was just a front; he was really after an update on her condition."Just a tiny scrape, nothing to worry about."Walter's name almost slipped out, but Evangeline caught herself just in time.After all, she and Walter had reached a point where he saved her only to settle a score. Why tell Alex about it?"That's a relief."Evangeline could chat on the phone, so she could not be that banged up.Alex breathed easier. "If you're hurt, stay put. What if I swing by instead?"He was not just looking to save Evangeline the hassle. He also figured it would be a good chance to rub elbows with the Foster family. Getting friendly with the Foster brothers could come in handy, especially if he and Evangeline became an item.Evangeline pondered her current predicament, with both her uncles and Roslyn at home.A surprise visit from Alex could spark some unwanted drama.It was not paranoia. After all, Alex
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Indeed, he had mentioned on the phone that he had exciting news for her. "What's the scoop?" asked Evangeline eagerly.Alex had always been her rock, her 'bro'. Nothing, not even Walter's shadow, could change that bond. Naturally, his good news was her good news.A blush tinged Alex's cheeks, and Evangeline's curiosity skyrocketed. "Come on, Alex, spill it!"As Evangeline's anticipation reached a fever pitch, Alex pressed a finger to his lips, signaling her to hush. He wheeled himself closer to her. "Evie, brace yourself, okay? And try to keep it down, will you?"She nodded, a silent promise hanging between them. Then, with a gentle tug, Alex lifted the blanket from his legs, revealing limbs that were thinner than most. The air hung heavy with expectation and the unspoken story behind his condition.A thought flashed through Evangeline's mind, but she quickly clamped a hand over her mouth, thinking about the warning Alex had given earlier."What's going on..."Alex stayed quiet,
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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
