Chapter 1464

No.1

The words did stir something in her.

But clarity returned swiftly.

If she could raise Sophie alone, a man wasn't a necessity.

———

At the hospital, Evelyn encountered Madeline Kingsley.

"Do you resent me, dear?" The old woman's eyes were uneasy.

"No." Evelyn smiled. "I was never worthy of Alexander."

No.2

Madeline exhaled. "I'll find you a good match."

Evelyn nearly laughed aloud.

To elite families, a barren woman was damaged goods.

But arguing was pointless.

———

Alexander never appeared that night.

Near dawn, Eleanor arrived looking strained.

No.3

[Alex is hospitalized] she texted.

Evelyn's chest tightened. [What happened?]

[Stomach issues] Eleanor replied, brow furrowed.

She omitted the morning rumors—Alexander spotted leaving a hotel with Isabella.

That must never reach Evelyn.

Evelyn kept vigil over Patriarch Kingsley all night.

At dawn, she resolved to return to Horizon Media.

No.4

"Go ahead." The old man patted her hand. "If the Yearwoods trouble you, I'll buy Horizon for you to play with."

"Then you'll be honorary chairman." She winked.

Yet upon arrival, a transfer order awaited.

From Entertainment to Financial Department—a lateral move.

"Direct order from Mr. Yearwood." Martha frowned. "Melissa Lee's determined to break you."

Evelyn smiled faintly. "Perfect timing. I was heading there eventually."

That was the empire her parents had built for Horizon.

No.5

———

"Father, you know Melissa's targeting Evelyn!" Julian stormed into the CEO's office.

William Yearwood didn't look up. "To marry into our family, she must prove her worth."

"Worth?" Julian scoffed. "Without the Sinclairs, Horizon would be nothing!"

"Enough!" William slammed his desk. "They withdrew their shares! Today's Horizon is my creation!"

Julian stared at his father's contorted face, struck by its unfamiliarity.

"Don't interfere with her work." He turned to leave. "Unless you want to lose spectacularly."

No.6

William erupted in fury.

But Julian was already gone.

None of them realized—Evelyn's displayed skills were merely the tip of the iceberg.

———

Financial Department assigned Evelyn a special position—paired with four-months-pregnant Penelope Pope.

"Penelope's maternity leave starts soon." Melissa smiled thinly. "Choose one of these assignments."

Evelyn scanned the files.

No.7

The second task read: Exclusive Interview—Alexander Kingsley.

Evelyn Sinclair's fingers tapped lightly on the desk as her gaze shifted between the two documents Melissa Lee had handed her.

Both options were clearly carefully laid traps.

"I'm still new to the department and unfamiliar with the work. I'll defer to your and Penelope's arrangements," she said smoothly, pushing the decision back to them.

Melissa's lips curved slightly. "Then interview Nigel Norton. As for Alexander Kingsley..." She paused. "I heard he's suing you for defamation? I worry he might use this opportunity to make things difficult."

Melissa had already thoroughly investigated Evelyn's relationship with Alexander.