Chapter 1970
No.1
The so-called meeting had been conducted remotely.
Nathan knew his deception was improper, but he wanted Evelyn to taste the bitterness of waiting.
Let her understand what Alexander had endured all these years.
"I see." Evelyn's lips curved slightly. "There are personal items in the lounge. Please have them sent to me. I'll take my leave now."
"Madam, wait—" Conflict flashed in Nathan's eyes. "Perhaps you could stay a while longer?"
One call from him, and Alexander would come rushing.
Evelyn shook her head. "That won't be necessary."
No.2
As the elevator doors closed, her perfect smile vanished instantly.
Nathan's intentions were transparent.
This was his petty revenge for his master.
What?
Did they think Alexander lowering himself was some grand benevolence, while she, Evelyn, was unworthy of such grace?
A cold laugh escaped her.
They only saw the lofty Alexander making concessions.
No.3
But they'd forgotten how she'd been trampled into the dust.
Yes, she'd always been insignificant as weeds.
Even married into the Kingsley family, she remained the ungrateful wretch in their eyes.
Evelyn bypassed the underground garage, heading straight for Kingsley Group's main entrance.
Hailing a taxi, she gave an address she hadn't returned to in ages...
......
"Madam has been occupied, but she's kept you in her thoughts. She even called specially..."
No.4
Old Lin chattered incessantly during the drive.
He knew full well about Evelyn being expelled by Madeline.
But Eleanor had strictly forbidden servants from discussing family conflicts.
Who were they to meddle in their masters' affairs?
The backseat remained eerily silent.
"Stop the car!" Alexander suddenly barked.
Old Lin slammed the brakes. "Lord Alex?"
No.5
As they approached the garage entrance, Alexander's gaze locked onto the main gate.
"Never mind. Continue." He finally looked away.
That fleeting glimpse of a figure entering a taxi—it had looked so much like her.
Alexander Kingsley forced himself to stay alert.
Old Lin's chatter during the car ride went in one ear and out the other.
A car accident?
He'd thought Evelyn Sinclair was the victim. Turned out it was just that dull-witted male colleague of hers.
No.6
Old Lin kept rambling about how Evelyn had rescued the man, how she'd identified him...
Alexander nearly kicked Old Lin out of the moving vehicle.
As for Evelyn calling him?
Probably a lie Old Lin made up after failing to reach him.
That woman had long erased him from her heart.
Her ruthlessness made him question whether her past gentleness had been an elaborate deception.
Every time he sought confirmation, this was never the answer he wanted.
No.7
He craved her sincerity.
Not proof of his suspicions...
She couldn't be at Kingsley Group.
Why would she come here?
Knowing he was sick at home waiting for her.
The elevator stopped at the executive floor. Before the doors opened, Alexander could almost hear his own bitter laugh.