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"Why should you care if I can handle more drinks? I want to drink today. Who are you to stop me?"The woman gave Walter a pitiful look, but as she did, her eyes locked with Evangeline's.She jumped to her feet and asked excitedly, "Ms. Rearden, what are you doing here?"It was no secret that Walter and Evangeline were an item, and thanks to her sister Julia's fame, Evangeline had made quite a few public appearances. So, it was not a surprise that the woman standing before her knew who she was.Evangeline, with a flick of her wrist toward the door, said calmly, "Time for you to head out. We don't need you here. Take a left once you're out, and someone will handle your pay."She understood the woman had her struggles, which was why Evangeline did not want to embarrass her—just to have her leave.However, she had not anticipated that the woman would not go down without a fight.Arms crossed, the woman stood tall and defiant across from Evangeline as she said challengingly, "Why do
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"I'm not going anywhere! Mr. Walter Gordon invited me, and he hasn't told me to leave. What gives her the right to kick me out?"The woman stood her ground, but Evangeline was running out of patience.With a subtle nod, Evangeline signaled the bodyguard, who promptly seized the woman."So you're the Foster family's darling princess, huh? Think you can do whatever you want? Please! Just another spoiled brat riding on her family's coattails." The woman writhed and fought back in the bodyguard's hold."Be quiet!" The bar owner barked in anger.She had single-handedly ticked off two of Avalon City's big shots, and she did not seem to care if it was the end of him!Evangeline, hearing that, had a change of heart and crooked her finger at the bodyguards.The woman was pushed before Evangeline, who gave her a dismissive once-over."My family's name is my ticket, and I'll use it as I please. What are you going to do about it?"Here's a piece of advice for you: better to put your energ
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Evangeline stopped fighting it.She could not remember the last time she and Walter had just relaxed together like this. This rare, peaceful moment was something she felt she had to savor, for some reason.If he was convinced it was all just a dream, then why not play along? What was the worst that could happen?"Walter, do you really think this is all just a sweet dream?"Considering how Walter usually acted, the idea of him dreaming about her and calling it sweet was sort of hilarious.Evangeline sensed something was off and realized that a tipsy Walter might drop his guard. Maybe she could get him to spill some secrets he would normally keep locked up tight?"Mmm..." Walter snuggled into the crook of Evangeline's neck with a soft hum, taking a deep breath that sent a shiver down her spine.His flirty move made her cheeks flush a bright pink.She might not want to admit it, but her body remembered his touch all too well. Just that little contact sent waves of heat she had not
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The memory was etched in Evangeline's mind.Walter had heard, clear as day, Julia's family confess to the crime that took his mother's life. Yet, he chose to whisk Julia away right under his nose, stashing her where he could not find her.However, Walter seemed to snap back to reality, his eyes scanning the area warily. Then, with a goofy look, he blurted, "This is a dream, isn't it? Because if it's not, there's no way I'd talk my heart out!"Evangeline was not about to skimp on a white lie when she saw how adamant Walter was.She gently caught his wildly gesturing hand and reassured him with a smile, "Of course, it's a dream. So you can say anything. No one will ever know. Isn't it exhausting to keep secrets? You'll feel better once you let it out, won't you?"She was trying her best to convince Walter they were in a dream.To her surprise, Walter glanced at their intertwined fingers. Then, as if a lightbulb went off, he nodded. "Yeah, this has got to be a dream.""Right, right
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Drowning in her heartache, Evangeline felt Walter's sudden grip on her shoulders."Hey, it's just a dream, so I've got nothing to lose."Evangeline, the truth is, the one I've always had feelings for... it's always been you."Walter's voice wavered, his eyes were misty, but his look was dead serious.If it were not for the sharp tang of brandy on his breath, Evangeline might have believed she was actually dreaming.In that dream, Walter was confessing his feelings for her."You don't believe me, do you?" Walter let out a nervous laugh, letting go of Evangeline as if he had retreated into his own little world."Frankly, I wouldn't believe it either if I were you."Julia always acted like she was my savior, and I felt obligated to stand by her. However, by some weird twist of fate, every time I did, you were the one on the other side. I was stuck. To make things more complicated, there was someone else in the mix."Someone else?Evangeline's mind was flooded with question marks
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"You're the one who turned me down, remember?" Evangeline's voice was frosty, even more so than her words let on.Knowing Walter had feelings for her only made his rejection sting worse. It was like he enjoyed watching her suffer.Who knew when he would get drunk again? She did not need to be part of this 'dream' any longer…Something flickered in Walter's eyes, his face draining of color as he looked away. "Yeah, I'm the one who said no, how could I forget?"His gaze dropped to the floor, and he looked miserable."Glad you understand," said Evangeline, pushing him back onto the couch. "Dreamtime is over, Walter. Time to wake up."She reached for his eyes, about to make him close them and end that charade. However, his warm hand caught hers, holding on tight."Evangeline, it's just a dream, so it doesn't really matter what I do, does it?" Walter's smirk flashed across his face so unexpectedly that Evangeline was hit with a sudden, sinking feeling."What are you planning to do?"
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"Mr. Walter Gordon, I've quit my job. Is that significant enough?"David could not pledge allegiance to two leaders.He had decided to side with Walter, so working for Alex was out of the question. When he found out Walter had been ousted from Gordon Group, he handed in his resignation instantly.He told them he was getting married soon and wanted to take a vacation with his wife to unwind for a bit.Alex had just taken the reins of the company, and it was a time of big changes as the new CEO was settling in. David, ever loyal to Walter, was a thorn in Alex's side at that point. Alex agreed to let him go without fuss, with the only condition being that David would return to transition his work when he had the time.For David, who was set on leaving, that was no big deal. Of course, he had no reason to say no.However…He had taken care of his end, so why not get Walter's blessing?To his surprise…"Why did you resign?" asked Walter, clearly taken aback. "David, have you lost y
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Walter let out a sigh that seemed as natural as breathing. "What difference does it make if I want the company or not? It's got 'Gordon' on it, whether it's mine or Alex's.""But..."Giving up? Not a chance!A fierce glint sparked in Walter's eyes.He better not find out that the mess at Gordon Group had Alex's fingerprints on it. Backstabbers were the worst in his book.If Alex wanted to step up and claim his share as the Gordon brother, Walter would play ball, Trey's feelings aside.However, if Alex was sneaking around, especially with the Bennison family, he would better brace himself for a showdown.As Walter was getting ready for whatever was coming, he did not forget to check in with David. "How's it going on your end? When are you heading back?"Being the ex-president of Gordon Group made him a lightning rod for trouble, and some things were just too hot for him to touch."Give it another couple of weeks," David guessed.The fact that Walter was asking about his return
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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
