All Chapters of SCANDALOUS: MRS. SALAZAR: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Evangeline's eyes fluttered open as her senses slowly start coming back to her. She blinked and tried to make sense of her surroundings. But panic surged within her as she realized she was bound to a chair, her mouth gagged, and enveloped by darkness. She frantically wriggled against the ropes, desperation flooding her every move.Suddenly, a voice pierced through the silence, sending chills down her spine. "Awake, are we?" The familiarity of the voice only heightened her fear as the room was suddenly flooded with light.Evangeline gasped and recoiled while her heart was pounding in her chest as she took in the sight before her. The walls were adorned with photographs, snapshots of her life from various ages, staring back at her like haunting memories.Terror seized Evangeline's every breath as she pieced together the horrifying reality of her situation. With trembling hands, she cast a wary glance towards the man who loomed over her."Hello, Evangeline..." His voice was unsettlingly

Hours turned into days and Evangeline who remained under Jeremy's control, was now curled up on the bed, hiding beneath a blanket.Tears streamed down her face as she sobbed uncontrollably, unable to contain the agony she felt. The chill in the room seemed to seep into her already cold heart, amplifying her anguish. Her body bore bruises, and a cut on her lip stung painfully, reminders of that violent night with Jeremy.He showed no mercy the day he orchestrated her kidnapping and took advantage of her after he knocked her unconscious.Evangeline curled up, hugging her small baby bump protectively. Her prayers filled with desperation for the safety of the precious life growing inside her.She shivered from the cold, her body trembling with both fear and disgust. The realization that she couldn't protect herself from her own brother filled her with a profound sense of self-loathing.In that moment, Evangeline felt like her future had been stolen from her. She feared she might not be wo

Months passed by, slipping through Klein's desperate grasp like sand through an hourglass. The day he finally tracked down Jeremy's hideout, it was already too late. A grim tableau greeted him. Jeremy's lifeless body sprawled across the floor and crimson blood stained the walls. But Evangeline was nowhere to be found.Did she manage to escape? Was she safe? Questions swirled in Klein's mind, tormenting him with uncertainty. But amidst the chaos, one undeniable truth remained - he missed her, missed her presence, missed the warmth of her smile.As news of Jeremy Sinclair's dead and Evangeline's disappearance spread like wildfire, chaos descended upon their company. Reporters clamored for answers, and the revelation that Evangeline, the sole owner of SNCLR, was missing, dominated the headlines.Monica who was reeling from the shock of Jeremy's death, faced her own personal crisis. The truth that was long buried beneath layers of deceit, threatened to consume her. In a moment of raw vuln

"What the hell?!"The voice behind her pierced the air that caused Evangeline to freeze in place while her hands still clutched on the stroller tightly.She desperately wished she could remain rooted to the spot and avoid any confrontation, but it was too late. The father of her triplets now stood before her.Klein's presence sent a shiver down her spine. She could sense the tension in the air but it was different from what she thought. He had been aware of her surveillance ever since he had found her note.Despite his seemingly nonchalant demeanor, Klein had just sprinted toward Evangeline as fast as he could. His breaths were coming in rapid bursts. He had planned to never let Evangeline go and so he feigned indifference when he was reading the letter. He wanted to coax her out of hiding while ensuring he could locate her easily.In truth, when he had discovered baby Xander at the gate, he had felt a pang of recognition deep within him. He didn't need to read the letter to know it w

The next morning, without Klein's knowledge, Evangeline gathered her resolve and headed to her company with Maxine and Kael in tow. The familiar streets felt different with her new responsibilities now as a mother and a CEO.As Evangeline entered the building, she could feel the curious stares and hushed whispers following her every step. Maxine and Kael were snugly nestled in their strollers, oblivious to the attention they were drawing.The elevator ride up to her office felt longer than usual, with everyone's gaze bearing down on her. When the doors finally opened, Evangeline stepped out feeling a little tenses in along time.She walked through the corridors while heads turned and whispers grew louder. Some of her employees greeted her with surprise and disbelief, while others simply stared, unsure of how to react.As she reached her office, Evangeline's secretary greeted her with widened eyes and a dropped jaw. "Ms. Sinclair, I... I didn't expect to see you back so soon, and with.