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.

saving my wife!” Julian put his arm around

behalf!

I coldly shrugged off Julian’s arm. “Mr. Shaw, you have no right to thank 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 mind and heart felt like they’d exploded; his voice was panicked and strained.“You really want a divorce?” He didn’t believe it. She loved him so much; she

the divorce, you should be concerned about your Sugarplum and your mother. And you won’t

that to you? I would never

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

think I only just found out about

Every date, every hotel room, every vacation…”

experienced having your heart repeatedly stabbed, not dying, but being slowly tortured, day and night, suffering in hell? What did I do wrong? Where did I fail you?” My voice was soft and gentle, each

sorrow.

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

Evan had turned away. Intentionally or not, he shielded me, so people only

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Julian into custody. Rita wailed, but

the audience had a front–row seat. For the next week, Chicago’s elite would be discussing tonight’s events; those who missed it would regret

Evan and Zach left first. I waited until Evan left before exiting. Instead of taking a taxi, I walked to the

mastermind and accomplices were. I knew Julian wasn’t involved; Seraphine had only helped Rita lure me to the hotel. But I deliberately omitted this when I called the police–I wanted them all arrested and interrogated.

dim light illuminated him, his profile half–hidden, his eyes downcast, his expression unreadable; his tall figure exuded an

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