Chapter 800

No.1

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"The hashtag's fading. The stock's rebounding," Scarlet Archer observed. "How do you predict today's closing?"

Evelyn's tone stayed calm. "The hashtag decline is expected—the real battle has shifted venues. Stock fluctuations are inevitable. We'll see a minor uptick at closing, but tomorrow's opening..." Her lips curved. "...I'll send it plunging again."

Did they truly believe a few social media posts could topple a publicly traded corporation?

How naive.

Evelyn's fingertip hovered over the mouse.

Nigel Norton's domestic violence video exploded across the internet instantly.

This was just the appetizer.

No.2

Scarlet Archer studied the young woman before her with undisguised awe.

"Evelyn, are you sure you've never worked in finance before?"

"Never." Evelyn shook her head. "I just grew up hearing about it."

At the Kingsley family dinners, Patriarch Kingsley loved discussing business battles. Madam Kingsley hung on every word, and Evelyn absorbed it all by osmosis.

Scarlet inhaled sharply.

This wasn't osmosis. This was raw, undeniable talent.

"Another trading halt!" Scarlet gasped. "Kingsley Group made their move!"

Evelyn's head snapped up.

No.3

The announcement flashed across the screen—Kingsley Group had officially endorsed her investigative report.

"Now!" Evelyn commanded. "Leverage every cent we have!"

Kingsley's intervention changed everything. That hundred-page professional report was designed to bury Tonggowan Manufacturing.

Scarlet's hands trembled. "We're... going to make a killing."

The next day, Evelyn dropped another bombshell.

Evidence of Nigel's asset transfers. Proof of his mistress. Every damning detail went viral.

Tonggowan's stock plummeted.

On the final day of the mandatory cooling-off period, Nigel knelt outside the marriage registry office.

No.4

"Scarlet, please..." His face was haggard. "Make Kingsley stop..."

Scarlet's laugh was ice-cold.

A dozen bodyguards stood behind her now. The abusive husband she once feared could no longer touch her.

"Sign." She slammed the divorce papers onto the table.

Nigel's mistress had already fled with his money, now wanted by police. With his world collapsing, he had no fight left.

Twitter erupted.

[That reporter girl is LEGENDARY!]

[From wife-beater to bankrupt—this is the drama I live for!]

No.5

[Team Evelyn assemble! Justice served!]

Evelyn exhaled slowly as she watched the screen.

This battle had been won—decisively.

Evelyn Sinclair's fan forum suddenly buzzed with activity.

Bianca White's fans, who had followed Evelyn after the film studio incident, initially came just for the drama. But this time, many were genuinely impressed by her performance.

["This reporter is absolutely badass!"]

["From today onward, I'm her die-hard fan!"]

["Not stanning anyone, but her professionalism won me over."]

No.6

The Finance Department had expected to witness her downfall. Instead, they saw a stunning comeback.

Evelyn dialed Melissa Lee's number. "Manager, I need you to approve my extended field assignment request."

The reply came through gritted teeth. "How much longer do you plan to linger there?"

"Until I complete the interview," Evelyn replied calmly. "Horizon Media does have a contract with Tonggowan Manufacturing, correct? By the way, Manager, are you aware Scarlet Archer is now in charge there?"

Of course Melissa knew.

When Tonggowan's stock hit rock bottom, Scarlet had swooped in. She acquired massive shares at bargain prices, becoming the largest shareholder overnight.

More surprisingly, Kingsley Group suddenly halted its attacks, allowing Tonggowan's stock to rebound.

During an interview, Scarlet revealed, "Despite this year's challenges, Kingsley Group has promised to invest in us."

No.7

No one understood why Kingsley first shorted the stock only to invest later. Only Nathan Carter knew Lord Alex's personal motives were behind this move.

As the interview wrapped up, Evelyn casually asked, "Scarlet, do you have any regrets now?"