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Chapter 924

Author: Sisi Yea
Roslyn's eyes widened as she spoke, her hands busy patting and checking Evangeline's face and body as if to ensure she was truly unharmed.

Evangeline pushed away her overly concerned best friend and said helplessly,

"Of course I'm fine! You and Celina both have things to get to. I'm just at home alone—what could happen?"

"You never know! That's exactly why I worry when you're by yourself!" Roslyn rolled her eyes dramatically.

Evangeline had been kidnapped so many times that it had left her perpetually on edge. Any slight disturbance, and Roslyn's first instinct was to rush back and make sure Evangeline was safe.

This time, Evangeline seemed more surprised than Roslyn.

"Roslyn, didn't you say you were going to the company to work on your new album? Why are you back so suddenly?"

Hearing this, Roslyn finally found a vent for her pent-up frustration.

"What do you think, my little goddess? Let me ask you first—did you post that update supporting Gordon Group on your social media acc
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    Evangeline's lips twitched. She did not even know what to say anymore.Walter held the key evidence that could turn the tide for Gordon Group, but she had been worried about the company's tarnished reputation. That was why she had taken it upon herself to make a public statement in support.Roslyn's wildly imaginative theories? They were beyond comprehension."Alright, alright, Roslyn. Let's drop this topic."Despite her words, Evangeline felt a heaviness in her chest. She made her social media post to help Walter, but it seemed as though she only made things worse.If anyone was to blame, it was fate—or the uncontrollable whims of social media users, whose unpredictable minds seemed capable of concocting the wildest narratives.Meanwhile, the sensational stories released by The Bennex Corporation had pushed Gordon Group into a heated media storm. With Evangeline's post acting as a catalyst, the issue had escalated to unprecedented levels.Thanks to the social media users' overa

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    "What?"Was that it?In such an urgent situation, their plan was to 'take it slow'? The department head could never have anticipated such a laid-back directive. Nonetheless, seeing Walter flip open a document, clearly uninterested in further discussion, he had no choice but to leave with a head full of unanswered questions.As the figure of the department head disappeared down the hallway, Walter took out his phone again. He continued scrolling through the comments on Evangeline's post, filled with wild speculations and creative interpretations that read like a collection of amusing little jokes.Still, none of this bothered him.The image Evangeline attached to her post said everything.This endearing woman genuinely wanted to use her influence to bring some positive energy to Gordon Group. Unfortunately, she underestimated the hostile forces working behind the scenes against Gordon Group.Gordon Group had been a dominant force in Avalon City for years, snatching countless oppo

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    Thinking about it, Evangeline felt her heart aching.Things had already gotten this bad. If she said she acted out of good intentions, who would believe her?She forcibly smiled. "No matter my intentions, my actions only made things worse for Gordon Group."Yale, however, did not agree with her conclusion. "Who told you that?"Evangeline shook her head. "No one. I thought of it myself."She irritably ran her fingers through her hair. "I didn't think at all at the time. I just acted impulsively, and now, no matter what I do, it feels wrong..."Seeing that Evangeline was on the verge of breaking down, Yale gently patted her hand in comfort. "Listen to me, this has nothing to do with you!""How could it not? It was my problematic post—" Evangeline's eyes reddened, tears welling up as she sank deeper into her guilt.Yale firmly grasped her shoulders. "Evie, listen to me!"Gordon Group has made too many enemies in Avalon City. Those who feel they've been treated unfairly are now ta

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    Yale made his decision almost instantly. "Alright, we'll help Walter. How exactly we help is up to you to figure out. I'll have people carry it out."With Yale's promise, the weight on Evangeline's heart lightened significantly.Nonetheless, at a time like this, even a casual 'stay strong' comment from her could be twisted into a weapon against Gordon Group. What could she do to restore the company's reputation?Seeing Evangeline deep in thought, Yale left her space, quietly stepping out of the room.Evangeline sat on the bed, racking her brain. She thought of several ideas, but her courage, already worn thin by the fallout of this situation, crushed them before they could take shape.What could she do? What could she do?Evangeline deeply regretted her impulsive decision to post that message.Suddenly, her phone buzzed.Startled, she snapped out of her thoughts and looked at the screen. Walter's name flashed across the screen.Why was he calling? Was he going to confront her

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    A soft cough broke the silence. Walter, unwilling to wait any longer, spoke with a hint of self-mockery, "I know you don't want to talk to me, nor do you want to hear my voice. If it weren't something important, I wouldn't have called."His explanation struck a chord in Evangeline's heart. She frowned in confusion and said, "If it's important, then just get to the point, okay?"She hated herself for being like this.She had told herself countless times that Walter was nothing more than a stranger, someone completely unrelated to her life.All that, and every single time, her emotions were swayed by his every move, leaving her torn between resentment over her lack of resolve and her inability to stop being affected by him.Walter's words brought Evangeline to the brink of an emotional outburst, reminding him of what David had said, 'Don't worry if a woman gets mad at you. Women only lose their temper over things they care about.'In that case, he should be glad that he still had t

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    "You! Y-you shameless rogue!"Evangeline was so flustered that her words came out jumbled.Walter—despite their divorce—still dared to act this way toward her. Whatever he had in mind was neither reasonable nor lawful. If necessary, she could call the police!Walter maintained an expression of pure innocence, feigning confusion. "How am I being shameless? Vivi, I haven't done anything, have I?"His roguish demeanor made Evangeline feel a wave of distaste. Nonetheless, a strange and inexplicable sensation crept into her heart.Walter could feel he was pushing his luck in teasing her. Not wanting to truly anger her, he quickly reined himself in. "Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you. The company is fine, and so am I. Don't worry about anything."In truth, Walter's playful banter and many words had a singular purpose: to reassure her heart. He could weather the storms surrounding Gordon Group. As for Evangeline, all she needed to do was stay safe at the Foster family's place and

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    Perhaps this was the moment Walter had been waiting for?Evangeline could not help but wonder. However, she did not realize that her thoughts, attention, and focus had all unconsciously centered on Walter.She suddenly recalled Walter's words.'If you want to help me, do anything in your power to amplify the negative impact that The Bennex Corporation caused to Gordon Group.'That sort of task seemed more suited to Hank's expertise… but ever since she rejected Hank's advances last time, they had not contacted each other. If she called him out of the blue, would it be awkward?What Evangeline did not know was that Hank was already waiting in the living room on the first floor of the villa. He assumed Evangeline was still asleep and declined the housekeeper's offer to notify her. He chose to wait downstairs instead.Eventually, the housekeeper, unable to ignore it any longer, cautiously knocked on Evangeline's door. "Miss, are you awake?"Evangeline quickly responded, "I'm awake.

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