Chapter 830

No.1

"PetStar's about to collapse. Prepare accordingly."

Nathan hesitated. "Short or long position?"

"Neither." Alexander's voice was calm. "Whatever Evelyn does, we amplify it from behind."

Nathan froze.

This was the first time Alexander had acted without financial motive.

"Keep it quiet. Kingsley Group stays out of it," Alexander added.

Nathan frowned.

No.2

If Evelyn wouldn't know, what was the point?

Alexander smiled bitterly. "If she knew... she'd refuse..."

Once she'd craved his kindness, and he'd withheld it.

Now he wanted to give it, but she no longer wanted it...

......

"How did she return alone?" Penelope Pope gasped.

Melissa Lee got the update immediately. "Only Evan Wells was found there."

No.3

She made a snap decision. "Contact the Wells family. Tell them Evelyn's spreading rumors about being pregnant with Evan's child!"

No one understood rumor-mongering better than them.

Even without evidence, they'd manufacture a scandal.

Who knew? They might uncover something real...

Julian Ashford's office door was flung open violently.

Evelyn Sinclair had barely settled in her seat for ten minutes when summoned. The man's face was stormy, his long fingers drumming an impatient rhythm on the desk.

"Are my words just wind in your ears?" His voice could freeze hell.

No.4

Evelyn's lashes fluttered, recalling his previous warning.

"I took all my medication on time," she murmured in defense.

"Field assignments?" Julian's gaze sharpened like blades. "I said one more fainting episode and you're transferred."

"But I didn't faint this time..." She fiddled with her sleeve hem.

"Speak up." His voice cracked like a whip.

Evelyn fell silent, adopting a penitent posture that softened Julian's heart momentarily - a glimpse of the mischievous girl he once knew.

His expression hardened again. "What were you doing with Evan Wells?"

No.5

"Eloping." She batted her lashes, voice dripping honey.

Julian grabbed his mouse before slamming it down, temple vein throbbing. "Proper answer!"

"Investigating a company." Evelyn suddenly turned serious. "Julian, if Financial Department breaches contract by exposing clients, do we face penalties?"

His eyebrow arched. "What did you find?"

"Want it?" Her eyes gleamed fox-like. "Otherwise I'll sell elsewhere."

Julian massaged his temples. "Out with it!"

...

No.6

Horizon Tower erupted in chaos.

The Wells family barged into Financial Department dragging Evan. The matriarch's voice boomed: "Where's Evelyn Sinclair?"

Penelope Pope shrilled: "Evelyn! Visitors!"

Evelyn barely looked up when a palm came flying.

Smack!

A leather notebook intercepted the blow. The old woman hopped in pain.

"You harlot!" Mrs. Wells jabbed a finger at Evelyn's face. "Seduced my son!"

No.7

Evan struggled against restraining relatives. "Those rumors were scripted! Sister Evelyn and I are innocent!"

"Lies!" The matriarch spat.

Evelyn deflected with her notebook - straight into the old woman's face.

"She struck me!" The matriarch lunged, aiming a kick at Evelyn's abdomen.

Evelyn sidestepped, but the woman grabbed her collar and shoved.

"Careful!" Martha caught her.