Chapter 144

No.1

Julian Ashford twirled a pen between his fingers, mockery dancing in his eyes.

Alexander Kingsley spoke suddenly. "Bring in the actual writer."

His words detonated like a bomb in the room.

Evelyn was applying a face mask at home when Melissa Lee's call came through like a death summons.

"Get back to the office now! Within thirty minutes!"

"My shift ended." Evelyn's voice remained leisurely.

"Please! I'm begging you this time!" Melissa's voice trembled.

No.2

Evelyn's lips curved. "A supervisor groveling? How unbecoming."

"Evelyn Sinclair!" Melissa nearly ground her teeth to dust. "I'm pleading with you—"

After hanging up, cold light flashed in Evelyn's eyes.

The moment she stepped into Horizon Media's building, Melissa's demeanor flipped instantly.

"Your fake article angered Alexander Kingsley. Go explain yourself!"

News spread like wildfire.

"Penelope's viral piece was actually written by Evelyn?"

No.3

"Even crazier—she never interviewed Alexander Kingsley!"

"How dare she?"

The breakroom buzzed with gossip.

Charlie Young paced anxiously. [Evelyn's done for this time!]

Iris Cooper remained calm. [Don't panic. There might be a twist.]

Julian checked his phone, a faint smile playing on his lips.

The conference room door swung open.

No.4

Alexander's gaze flickered when Evelyn entered.

Her casual outfit made her porcelain skin glow.

"I didn't write that article."

Her first sentence sent shockwaves through the room.

Penelope turned ghostly pale.

Alexander tapped the table lightly. "Oh?"

"This article has nothing to do with me."

No.5

Evelyn Sinclair's voice was clear and firm.

The air in the conference room instantly froze.

William Yearwood's eyes widened in disbelief—how dare Evelyn lie to his face?

Penelope Pope's face flushed red, her fingers clutching the hem of her blouse.

Nathan Carter and the others exchanged glances, shaking their heads discreetly.

Ethan Miller was the first to speak up. "Ms. Sinclair, Lord Alex just wants to clarify the facts."

Penelope trembled with rage.

No.6

No consequences?

What was that murderous look in Alexander Kingsley's eyes just now?

Ethan shrugged.

Of course Lord Alex wouldn't hold Evelyn accountable. As for everyone else... good luck.

"I didn't write it," Evelyn said calmly. "Wasn't Penelope proud of this article before? Why push the blame onto me now that there's trouble?"

She chuckled. "Since when did Horizon Media adopt a blame-shifting culture?"

"I—" Beads of sweat formed on Penelope's forehead. "I wasn't feeling well that day, so I asked Evelyn to cover the interview for me. The article was based on her notes, so of course it had my byline."

No.7

Nathan raised an eyebrow. "Just now you claimed Evelyn wrote it. Changed your story already?"

Ethan slammed the table. "Is this how Horizon treats people? You take credit for the good work and dump the scandals on Evelyn?"

Penelope turned deathly pale, her lips trembling.

"Enough," Alexander cut in coldly. "Ethan, you're talking too much."

Ethan shut his mouth, aggrieved.

Why was it fine when Nathan defended Evelyn, but he got scolded?