Chapter 20

Just then, the wail of police sirens pierced the air outside.

Evangeline laughed, standing amid the glow of neon lights that cut through the night.

A fleeting look of loneliness crossed her face only when Walter had taken Julia away, leaving her fate to the cops. When she made her way to the station, however, she showed no fear.

She looked tranquil, her eyes calm and kind as she faced Ruby, the woman across from her.

"Pretty brave of you, calling the cops on me."

"Ha! I'm not the only one

who wants you locked up; Mr. Walter Gordon does too. You think you can hurt Julia and get away with it? A nobody from the sticks trying to outshine Julia? You lay a finger on her, and Mr. Walter Gordon will make sure you won't know what hit you." "Alright, then. Remember what you said. Just don't end up regretting them."

That was when the police showed up.

Everyone here, you're all coming back

She simply smiled at the officers

do

no one

think they could drag the Foster

However, Evangeline just shook her head and playfully raised an eyebrow. "I've got to go today! I'll shoulder the blame

had no real choice but to comply. At that moment, Roslyn found herself worrying about the potential harm Ruby could cause en route to the police station, as well as in the police station itself. Ruby rolled her eyes. "Hilarious. She thinks she'll just pop in and out, but maybe she'll

her domain. She was determined to have Evangeline crying and begging for

With a sneer, she taunted, "Look at

misery. Roslyn was out of her league, but Evangeline, a

word from

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just lock you up for a couple

and presence, "It's daylight, right? You're dreaming

by her

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