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Lost in thought, Evangeline's attention snapped to the roar of an engine outside the old mansion.The old butler, startled by the unexpected noise and half-expecting the troublemaker David, scurried off to check out the newcomer.From afar, Evangeline spotted a stunning woman with a striking figure stepping out of the car in a chic, understated outfit."Who is that..." she mused, narrowing her eyes as she scanned her memory for the face.Then it clicked for Roslyn. "Isn't that the actress who shot to fame recently? What's her name... Elliana, right?"That was the nudge Evangeline needed.Of course! She was the star Cole had adored, his first and last celebrity crush.It was just that in person, she did not quite match the poster image, and Evangeline had not recognized her at first glance.Thanks to Roslyn's hint, the Foster brothers all realized who the visitor was.Holden, always the most welcoming, was the first to dash out to greet the unexpected guest. "Hello, Ms. Snyder.
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"Can I tell you about one of my uncles? What do you think?" asked Evangeline, looping her arm through Elliana's in a friendly gesture.She had an ulterior motive: she was hoping to play matchmaker for her uncle. However, she needed to give Elliana the lowdown on him. It was not like she was trying to sell her a used car or anything.Her uncle might be a chatterbox, but he had a kind of thoughtfulness not often found in most guys. Elliana, with her star on the rise, could use someone who would be there for her. They seemed like they would be a perfect match.Elliana's eyes flickered with surprise for a moment, but she just smiled and urged Evangeline to go on."My third uncle is the sweetest of all my uncles. He's always been there for me more than anyone else."As a kid, Holden's presence had filled a void in her life, giving her the love she had been missing. Sure, she might tease him for being a bit of a windbag, but her affection for him was as real as it could get."He sounds
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"Uh... Did you hear that Mr. Walter Gordon has stepped down from Gordon Group?" asked David, his voice tense as he braced for her reaction."I know," Evangeline replied calmly, her heart feeling like it had been through a fire.She knew all right. She had even ended up climbing into his bed while he was drunk.The more she thought about it after returning to the Foster family, the more she felt like she had been played. Her resentment toward Walter only grew."Mr. Walter Gordon is... well, he's pretty shaken up right now," David added softly.Truth be told, David had no other reason for calling than to show Evangeline a side of Walter she had not seen—the side that was falling apart.Maybe, just maybe, if Evangeline felt a twinge of sympathy for Walter in his current state, it could be the start of a new chapter for both of them. David was hoping to play matchmaker, in his own way."His problems aren't my problems, are they?"Evangeline chuckled, but she was internally seething
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"Shoot."David was all in. It was just one question, and he was not the type to sweat the small stuff."Why did they kick Walter out of Gordon Group?" Evangeline did not let David get a word in edgewise and pressed on, "Don't even try to say you don't know. You're Walter's right-hand man. No one else knows the whole story better than you do, except for him!"Evangeline's question came as a surprise to David.He was wrestling with whether to confess about the Gordon Group's drama. However, it hit him that he had already quit. He was not part of that world anymore, so the whole secrecy thing was a non-issue.After a ten-minute info dump, David was parched, but Evangeline was finally clued in. She got the lowdown on why Walter had to bail on the company and the high-stakes gig David had to take on, leaving Celina in the lurch.Evangeline felt for Walter, but she also pieced together why Alex had gone paparazzi on them, blasting those sweet-looking pictures for all to see. Walter was
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In the sleek office of the Gordon Group's president.Alex was by the window in his wheelchair, gazing down at the bustling traffic below, the thrill inside him too intense for words.Emma, clutching a stack of papers, placed them on the desk with utmost care. "Welcome back, Mr. Alex Gordon."She was one of the seasoned professionals at Gordon Group, a die-hard fan of Alex.That was why when Alex reached out for help, she jumped at the chance to be there for him. Seeing the sparkle in Alex's eyes, Emma's joy for him was from the heart.However, mingled with the joy was a twinge of sadness. After all, Alex's legs had not healed."Thank you."Right then, nothing could top the warmth of that welcome.Alex turned from the window to face Emma, not bothering to move the wheelchair.With a burst of strength from his arms and legs, he rose to his feet as Emma watched on, astonished.Without leaning on the wheelchair, Alex stood tall and took slow steps forward. One step at a time, he
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Emma's tension eased only after she caught the secretary's sly grin and heard her question."Out with it, what do you need?"The secretary snapped back to business, her face taking on a stern expression. "We've got a visitor at the reception desk asking to see Mr. Alex Gordon in the CEO's office."Emma raised an eyebrow. "Since when can people just demand to see Mr. Alex Gordon? And in the office, no less. Why can't they follow the usual procedures? What's the big deal?"Did they need to make a fuss over something so minor all the way up to the CEO's office?To Emma's surprise, the secretary's head shook like a bobblehead. "Emma, this is someone we can't afford to mess with. He's the former Mr. Walter Gordon, Alex's brother, Walter Gordon!"Walter had been the big shot at Gordon Group. Who could stand up to him?Even though he was no longer with the company, his legacy lingered. Who would have dared cross him?Emma grasped the gravity of the situation in an instant.If it was
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Alex sounded nonchalant, but his mind was racing with contrary thoughts.Trey had laid down the law: once Walter was out of the picture, every issue Gordon Group faced—for better or worse—was his to deal with.On one hand, it was his chance to assert his dominance in the company and really plant his feet firmly on the ground. On the other, it was an opportunity to shake off the lingering trust in Walter.Ever since he took the reins, the thorn in his side had been the diamond debacle in Southern Crownlands.Back when he and Walter were partners, Alex was too busy pointing fingers at Walter's blunders to bother with the fine print of their contracts.At this point, he was calling the shots. If he had let the Southern Crownlands contract run its course as it was, he would have had Trey breathing down his neck before the shareholders even caught wind of any trouble.As for Southern Crownlands? They had snagged a sweet deal and were not about to let go without a fight. Despite all th
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"What do we do? Just send it off!"Walter had left those packages to throw off any suspicion, which meant they were probably clean.If Alex checked them, he would look like the worst kind of penny-pincher, fussing over his younger brother picking up a few things.Walter had managed to clear his name and pin the postal duties on Alex, a slick move indeed.Alex, stuck with a raw deal, had no choice but to suck it up in silence.Little did Alex know, Walter had cleared out all the bedding and blankets from the break room to make up those packages. It was all a ruse to keep Alex's eyes off the real prize.The only thing Walter actually took from the office was one item, and nothing else mattered.…Meanwhile, Celina's escape plan was heating up. David came through and got a plane ready right on Celina's schedule. However, that plane was not for them. It was for someone else entirely—a person bundled up tight and hooked to an oxygen pump, surrounded by a protective circle as they bo
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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
