Chapter 78
No.1
In any case, everyone knew there was nothing between them.
Alexander fell silent.
For the first time, he realized Evelyn had never been further from him.
Evelyn gave him one last look before turning to exit the car.
......
Vincent Sullivan's exclusive interview sent shockwaves through the industry.
Horizon Media had built tremendous anticipation with their marketing—calling it the reclusive master's first public commentary, a once-in-a-decade exclusive.
No.2
Evelyn's article was brilliantly crafted.
The magazine's first print run sold out instantly, with reorders backlogged for months.
The success drew envy from many.
But when Evelyn next visited the Financial Department, Victoria Henn's attitude had completely changed.
Anyone could see this girl wasn't to be trifled with.
Yet when the latest issue arrived at the office, Victoria exploded.
"Who altered the draft?!" She stormed into the printing department. "This isn't the content I submitted!"
No.3
The situation quickly escalated.
Under pressure, the printer owner named Evelyn.
Melissa Lee rushed to the scene.
"Evelyn Sinclair, you've got some nerve! Who authorized you to change the article?"
"The original had issues," Evelyn replied calmly. "It carried my byline but wasn't my writing."
"Lies!" Melissa sneered. "Since when do you care about rules?"
Evelyn met her gaze. "Why is the Financial Department so invested in Entertainment's affairs?"
No.4
"Evelyn Sinclair!" Victoria shouted. "Do you realize what exclusive scoop you've ruined?"
"Since when is slander considered news?" Evelyn stood her ground. "Have you considered the consequences?"
Julian Ashford arrived at the commotion.
"What's going on?"
"Editor-in-Chief, we secured an exclusive about Vincent Sullivan, but Evelyn changed the article without authorization!" Victoria said urgently. "This is a serious violation!"
"What exclusive?"
"About Madam Zade!" Victoria shot Evelyn a triumphant glance. "Do you know why Vincent never gives interviews? Because he keeps his mentally ill wife locked in their backyard!"
No.5
Evelyn clenched her fists.
She had seen the woman.
Deep in the garden.
"We have photographic evidence!" Victoria pressed her advantage. "Evelyn blackmailed Vincent with this to get the interview!"
"That's not true."
"We even obtained hospital records!" Victoria bore down aggressively. "Evelyn Sinclair, as a journalist, how dare you suppress the truth? What do you have to say for yourself?"
"A hospital certificate?" Evelyn Sinclair's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Victoria, forging documents shouldn't be difficult for someone like you."
No.6
Victoria Henn narrowed her eyes. "Evelyn, are you threatening me?"
Evelyn calmly adjusted her cuffs. "I'm merely stating facts. Horizon Media has always upheld justice. We never wrong innocent employees."
A sudden commotion erupted outside the office.
"Who dares accuse her?" A commanding voice cut through the crowd.
People hastily stepped aside.
Melissa Lee and Victoria turned simultaneously, their faces draining of color.
Leading the group stood a composed man with scholarly elegance, his features bearing striking resemblance to Julian Ashford.
No.7
"Mr. Yearwood..." Melissa gasped.
William Yearwood, CEO of Horizon Media, had arrived.
He stepped aside respectfully, gesturing forward. "Mr. Sullivan, this way please."
The entire floor fell silent.
Vincent Sullivan entered arm-in-arm with his wife, followed by newly appointed Minister Lightfoot.
The real shock came from Madam Zade—the woman rumored to be imprisoned for years now stood radiant before everyone.
"Evelyn!" Madam Zade spotted Evelyn immediately, releasing her husband to rush forward.