Chapter 541
No.1
The grandmother who once doted on her was long gone.
"She's just your grandmother." Evelyn's voice was flat. "Don't blame me if I show no mercy next time."
Alexander's gaze darkened.
The car stopped near Horizon Media.
"Follow her closely," Alexander ordered his men.
Nathan Carter reported, "We found the Winslows, but Isabella's whereabouts remain unknown."
"Keep searching." Alexander tapped the armrest absently.
No.2
Evelyn entered Horizon's building.
Julian Ashford waited for her.
"Feeling alright?" His eyes dropped to her abdomen.
Evelyn averted her gaze. "Fine."
"The Financial Summit is starting soon." Julian's voice tightened. "You're going to the frontlines?"
"Yes."
Julian clenched his fists. "Be careful."
No.3
After the door closed, he punched the wall violently.
He should have stopped her.
But selfishness kept him silent.
Julian shut his eyes in anguish.
He knew whose child Evelyn carried.
He knew Isabella lurked in the shadows.
Yet he chose to stand aside.
No.4
In the conference room, Melissa Lee smiled meaningfully.
"Editor Sinclair, you'll handle Mr. Strauss's interview."
Tammy Tan pulled Evelyn aside. "The quote is absurdly high, but Melissa gave us peanuts for budget."
Evelyn chuckled. "I'll handle it."
Her hand rested on her stomach.
Melissa Lee, you should never have laid a finger on my baby.
Melissa Lee came looking for Evelyn Sinclair the moment she took over the assignment.
No.5
"How's the Winston Strauss interview coming along?" Melissa asked casually.
Evelyn had anticipated this. "I've already transferred all relevant materials to Evelyn."
She knew exactly what Melissa wanted.
True to form, Melissa didn't press further, only offering a knowing smile.
As she walked away, her nails dug deep into her palms.
If Evelyn actually secured this interview, Julian Ashford must be pulling strings behind the scenes.
The thought made Melissa's eyes flash with malice.
No.6
Ever since Julian publicly humiliated her last time, she'd given up all hope.
But she'd make sure Evelyn paid dearly.
If that woman dared return, Melissa would make her regret it!
......
When Evelyn received the materials from Melissa, she noticed the meeting time had already been scheduled.
Winston Strauss would arrive early Sunday morning, and his assistant arranged a 10:30 AM meeting at the Regent Grand Hotel.
"Free for lunch this Sunday?"
No.7
That evening, Evelyn had just stepped out of the shower when Alexander Kingsley cornered her in the hallway.
"Why?"
Though they'd been living under the same roof, they'd barely spoken these past few days.
"I have a meeting at the Regent. Join me for lunch?" His gaze burned into her.
Evelyn frowned slightly. "No, thanks."
She turned and entered her room, missing the dark expression that instantly clouded his face.
Standing alone in the empty living room, Alexander felt the full weight of Evelyn's indifference for the first time.