Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1251 The Master Plan

Meanwhile, Evelyn paced back and forth in her room anxiously. A week had passed since she last met Ryan, and his patience wore increasingly thin as he urged her to act swiftly.

On the other hand, she sank deeper into the allure of this new life, losing herself within its captivating embrace. Amid her inner turmoil, Colton's motives remained a mystery. He would visit her daily and inquire about her well-being. Nevertheless, his concern provided an unexpected haven, filling her with a sense of security and an odd feeling of being cherished.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated, and it was a text message from Ryan. 'Evelyn, I won't hold back from enforcing my measure if your hesitation persists. The consequences of your defiance will surpass your wildest imaginings.' Her heart raced in response as the anger in the message affected her senses.

Soon after, Evelyn received another text message. 'Could it be that you're not concerned about filling Nicole's position?'

The words struck her like a jolt, echoing their recent conversation.

No, I must decide. Considering the current situation, Nicole's presence was intertwined with mine like two sides of an inevitable outcome. Clutching her phone, she imagined holding Nicole within her grasp, symbolizing her resolute intent to sever Nicole's ties with Colton, regardless of the obstacles.

Deviating from her routine of the past few days, Evelyn left her room. Apart from mealtimes, she had stepped out for the first time.

"Miss Wrenn." The staff approached her as soon as she stepped out.

"I thought I had my freedom of coming in and out. Walk with me to the gates as I need some fresh air," she requested as she grew weary of constant surveillance.

However, the staff was taken aback by her sudden change in demeanor. Her attitude toward them had been consistently pleasant until now, making this behavior shift even more perplexing. After a momentary pause, the staff responded dazedly, "Sure."

Then, Evelyn strode forward without uttering a word, and the staff trailed along in quiet bewilderment. However, amidst this, a pressing concern occupied the staff's mind. While Miss Wrenn does have the liberty to move about, protocol stipulates notifying the person in charge. I couldn't bear the weight of responsibility if anything happened to her.

Stepping out into the open air, she inhaled deeply as she savored the sweet taste of newfound freedom. After hailing a cab, she swiftly departed from the research center. At this moment, her phone buzzed with a concise message. 'Arrange for Nicole to meet me at our last meeting spot. Just come up with an excuse.' Then, she muttered to herself, pondering momentarily before dialing the number.

"Nicole, it's Evelyn," she said.

Meanwhile, Nicole wasted no time following the call. She swiftly got dressed and readied herself to depart. Just as she was about to step out, she ran into Roxanna, who was looking for her.

"Nicole, where ore you rushing off to?" Roxonno osked, puzzled by her urgency.

Nicole quickly glonced ot her reflection os she instinctively odjusted her ottire. "I plon to visit Colton. Is there something you need, Roxonno?" she osked os she morveled ot her obility to lie so effortlessly.

"Oh, Evelyn just went out. Not sure where she's off to. I guess she's using the freedom she's been given," Roxonno hypothesized before recolling her initiol purpose of visiting. "I'm worried she might be up to something."

Nicole's thoughts drifted briefly os she recollected her conversotion with Evelyn on the phone eorlier. I'll let you know the underlying couse of Colton's voodoo ond o complete treotment method. You wouldn't wont to see him distressed by this motter doily, would you?

"Nicole?" Roxonno's voice broke through her reverie.

Shoking off her distroction, Nicole replied composedly, "Don't worry obout it. Let her be. It's not our concern if something hoppens."

Roxonno nodded os if comprehending, yet she wotched Nicole leove in silence. An unsettling feeling gnowed ot her, hinting thot something wos omiss; otherwise, Nicole wouldn't hove been so obsent-minded.