Chapter 1254

No.1

But Alexander was done placating her.

He'd heard she was working late and brought dinner.

Only to find her with Julian Ashford.

Didn't matter who initiated it.

They'd been alone. Julian had pressed her hand to his chest.

They'd nearly embraced while discussing their child...

She'd hidden her pregnancy from him, yet told Julian.

How could he be magnanimous?

All he'd wanted was a small "compensation" before forgiving her.

No.2

Yet she acted like he was the offender.

"Unlucky colleague?" Evelyn turned, confusion flickering.

The reaction soothed Alexander slightly.

At least it proved the bespectacled nobody meant nothing.

But his expression remained icy. "Forgot there was someone else in that office?"

"Oh!" Realization struck. She inhaled sharply. "What did you do to him?"

Her concern reignited his irritation. "Afraid I killed him?" His face darkened.

Evelyn almost laughed.

His jealousy was absurd.

No.3

"He's a probationary employee who might not even pass evaluation. Spare him, Lord Alex." Sarcasm dripped from her words.

"Don't call me that." His voice turned dangerous.

From others, it was respect.

From her, mockery.

Evelyn sighed, too weary to argue. "I'm returning to the office. Release Roman Young."

She'd left in such haste, her computer was still on.

Alexander checked the time. "It's too late."

"I need to finish work. And deal with Roman."

Tonight's events had shaken the young man.

No.4

Yet Evelyn found his sudden appearance... intriguing.

...

Roman was unharmed.

But when brought before Evelyn, he was visibly rattled.

She smiled faintly. "Where's the courage you showed stopping my car?"

He stared blankly before blurting, "Why are you still working here?"

With Alexander Kingsley and Julian Ashford fighting over her—someone of her status shouldn't endure Horizon Media's hardships.

"And you?" Evelyn finished her files before countering, "Top university graduate. Why tolerate abuse here?"

Silence.

No.5

Her smile deepened.

"Guess we both have our reasons."

She stood to leave.

Roman suddenly called out, "Aren't you afraid I'll talk?"

Clearly she wanted her ties to Alexander secret.

"Will you?"

He shook his head vehemently.

Loose lips could be fatal.

His thoughts were transparent.

No.6

Evelyn chuckled. "Relax. I know you won't."

Roman nodded dumbly. "I won't tell."

"Then why return tonight?"

"To work on... a proposal." He fidgeted.

"What proposal?"

After a pause, comprehension dawned.

"This one." He lunged for his computer, fumbling with the power button. "It's slow—maybe I should just leave it running—"

"No rush." Evelyn sat back down.

Watching his nervous eagerness, she reconsidered: The department had misjudged him.

No.7

This was patience and calculation personified.

The proposal confirmed his talent.

"Xavier Stapleton doesn't know?"

Roman shook his head.

"Who were you submitting it to?"