Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1376 Refusing the Partnership

The confrontation between Evelyn and Ryan had stretched on for about five minutes in the villa's living room. After Evelyn finished her statement, Ryan didn't immediately offer a rebuttal. Instead, he continued to gaze at her, a silent smile playing at his lips, as if he was trying to read her like an open book.

"However, Miss Wrenn, you should be aware that Nicole and Colton are currently in the same city and very close." Ryan finally spoke, his words flowing like he was simply sharing an interesting tale.

His lips parted slightly as his upper and lower lips met in a deliberate collision. The deliberate manner of his speech allowed Evelyn to release a breath she didn't realize she had been holding.

In this silent showdown, she had emerged victorious.

"But, Miss Wrenn, have you considered this: if Colton were to bring me down, do you think he would still stay with you? Is the issue of the child's paternity something he can overlook? Or to put it another way, even if he doesn't end up with Nicole, would he continue being with you?" Ryan's words struck the core of Evelyn's heart.

Evelyn inhaled sharply, taken aback by the question she hadn't pondered before. What would happen if Colton discovered that the child wasn't his? What kind of fate would she face?

Ryan, with his gaze fixed on Evelyn, found that his words were beginning to take effect as a change in expression spread across the woman's face. He knew that with a bit more provocation, he could achieve his goal.

"As far as I know, you and Colton haven't obtained your marriage certificate yet. The law might not protect you." Ryan lightly chuckled, his demeanor seemingly carefree.

of a

your decision,

to meet Ryan's gaze, a

left Ryan slightly stunned. It felt as though something had slipped from his grasp, something he desperately tried

to control the situation

waiting for Ryan's response. She rose from her seat, turned around, and issued

seated, watching Evelyn's departing figure. He couldn't

situation to Evelyn, and it was clear that his words were to her disadvantage. Why, then, did she still refuse him? Wasn't partnering

and he couldn't comprehend how he had been rejected despite revealing the chessboard

the maid, Ryan

balcony of the second floor, Evelyn stood watching Ryan's

lied to her. His strategy was sound, and what he had said could indeed sway her

was currently in Florend and the living room was

reasons Evelyn had declined the partnership. Another reason was Ryan's unreliability. For instance, after he