Chapter 25

Evan turned to me, his tone humble and gentle.“I heard someone questioned your innocence; I spoke out of turn, without your permission. I hope I haven’t caused you any trouble.”

Suppressing my surprise, I replied, “…It’s my fault for causing you trouble, Mr. Jones.”

“Shall I clarify the situation for everyone?”

“…Please.” I restrained a gasp. Since he was here, refusing would be foolish.

The women present were practically starstruck; he was so handsome, so gentlemanly, so refined. His humble inquiry was captivating.

Evan addressed the crowd.”Last night, I saved Ms. Frost.”

“I was meeting a client at that hotel. Leaving, I encountered Ms. Frost in the hallway, disoriented. The person assisting her seemed suspicious, so I had the hotel investigate; then, I helped her. Luckily, we arrived in time; she wasn’t harmed.” He gave a detailed account, omitting ambiguous details. This served as testimony while preventing malicious rumors.

I admired his thoroughness. But a man so meticulous… why would he “stroll” into this event, inviting trouble? Unless… I was so miserable, he’d felt an overwhelming surge of sympathy?

Lost in thought, I stared at him; this adoring gaze didn’t escape Julian’s notice. He clenched his fists.

The Shaws and Crowes were silent; Rita tried to cause more trouble, but Caffrey covered her mouth. The guests nodded, fully believing Evan’s account. The Jones heir’s testimony carried immense weight! Even if I’d slept with eight men, even with irrefutable evidence, they’d turn a blind eye and a deaf ear. To contradict him would be to insult him. But his concern indicated nothing had happened; otherwise, even a pitiable beauty wouldn’t evoke his compassion if she were truly defiled.

for saving my wife!” Julian put his

behalf!

him on my And the divorce isn’t a joke. You’ve already signed the agreement; tomorrow noon is the final cooling–off period!” Julian’s

unwavering coldness. I glanced at the time.“The police will arrive soon. Instead of worrying about the divorce, you should be concerned about your Sugarplum and your mother. And you won’t escape

do that to

at him silently, then suddenly laughed.“Never hurt me? How

think I only just found out about

along. Every date, every hotel

being slowly tortured, day and night, suffering in hell? What did I do wrong? Where did I fail you?” My

sorrow.

for air. My words were like needles piercing his heart; he regretted his actions; he’d been blinded; he didn’t want a

we spoke, Evan had turned away. Intentionally or not, he shielded

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Rita wailed, but the Crowes were powerless. The evidence was overwhelming. And Evan had appeared to support me. They could only contact their lawyers.

actors were exhausted; the audience had a front–row seat. For the next week, Chicago’s elite would be discussing

the park behind the

Seraphine had only helped Rita lure me to the hotel. But I deliberately omitted this when I called the police–I

woody scent filled the air. I lazily looked up. The dim light illuminated him, his profile half–hidden, his

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