Chapter 1752

No.1

"Then," Evelyn asked softly, "who did collude with Orange Media?"

Simon's face turned ashen as he shook his head violently.

Her smile was sweet, but he felt like someone had gripped his throat.

"Tell me what you know," Evelyn coaxed. "You're just a small-time reporter, not the mastermind. What's the worst that could happen?"

Cold sweat drenched Simon's back.

She was right, but he couldn't fall for it.

Even Victoria Henn hadn't betrayed Melissa Lee—he certainly wouldn't.

No.2

"I quit." Simon slumped back into his seat, utterly defeated.

As Evelyn turned to leave, she saw Martha Nash at the office doorway, giving her a thumbs-up.

"Evelyn!" Simon blocked her in the hallway, his face twisted with rage. "Don't think you'll always be this lucky!"

"Ryan almost succeeded. Madam Zade has mental issues. And Alexander Kingsley..."

"You've crossed Alexander and his girlfriend. Your downfall is coming."

Evelyn chuckled. "His girlfriend? Too scared to even say her name after resigning? How pathetic, Simon."

"Just wait!" Simon snarled through gritted teeth.

No.3

"Gladly," Evelyn replied coolly. "If anything happens to me, the police will come for you first."

Simon trembled with fury.

......

That evening, Evelyn found Ethan Miller waiting at her doorstep again.

Why wouldn't this man leave her alone?

Ethan beamed. "Miss Sinclair, Lord Alex specially prepared a gown for your birthday banquet."

Evelyn sidestepped him to unlock her door.

No.4

Ethan seized the chance to shove a suitcase inside before slamming the door and bolting.

Inside the suitcase lay a pure white gown, its neckline and hem adorned with lace—eerily reminiscent of a wedding dress.

Evelyn froze.

She'd seen this dress at Karl's Boutique in the capital and had glanced at it twice.

She never thought Alexander would remember.

White...

She hated white more than anything.

No.5

The matching pearl-encrusted heels and a jewelry box containing a full set of gems completed the ensemble.

Irritated, Evelyn shoved everything back inside.

Tomorrow was the first day of filming for The First Lady Judge, and she needed to prepare for her business trip.

Just as she lay down, Martha called.

"Bianca White's been replaced."

Evelyn's heart skipped. "By who?"

"Isabella Winslow."

No.6

The entertainment industry had been in a slump these past two years. Frequent celebrity scandals made production crews increasingly cautious.

Not signing formal contracts before filming had become an unspoken industry rule.

As a highly anticipated adaptation, The First Lady Judge attracted attention from its inception. With a top-tier production team, A-list actors lined up for roles.

After rigorous selection, Victoria Chase and Bianca White landed the lead roles.

But the night before filming began, Isabella Winslow suddenly joined the cast...

Evelyn Sinclair was packing when Martha Nash called.

"Isabella's targeting you," Martha said gravely. "With Alexander still suing you, she'll definitely make trouble."

No.7

Trouble?

This was outright sabotage.

"I'm going." Evelyn shoved the last shirt into her suitcase.

She'd promised to strike anyone who stole her Butterfly Brooch. If Isabella wanted her face rearranged, Evelyn would gladly oblige.

"Poor Bianca," Martha sighed. "Just returned from maternity leave for this role. She turned down so many projects."

"She didn't fight back?"