Chapter 155

Adrian Valentine slammed his phone onto the couch with force.

Victor Ashcroft strode into the office. "President Valentine, all of Isabella Langley's endorsement contracts have been terminated."

Adrian didn't even lift his eyelids. "Vincent Langley will handle it. Issue a statement through PR saying Evelyn and Isabella's video was just sisterly banter."

Victor's eyes widened.

Banter?

This was clearly Isabella setting up a trap for Evelyn.

He couldn't comprehend why Adrian kept favoring Isabella.

Was he truly blinded by love?

Victor sighed inwardly.

Seeing Adrian's stony silence, he had no choice but to comply.

He could only hope Nathan Aldridge would teach that scheming woman a lesson.

Before leaving, Victor couldn't resist asking, "What if Sterling Manor refuses to acknowledge it as banter?"

Adrian shot him an icy glare. "Do as I say. Evelyn will cooperate."

Victor left with lingering doubts.

Adrian walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

Vienna glittered under the night sky.

He knew better than anyone that Evelyn was investigating Alexander Durand's death.

Until she found evidence, she wouldn't burn bridges with the Langleys.

This statement would confirm her safety.

His tense reflection stared back from the glass.

Worry darkened his eyes.

Two hours later, Victor returned in haste.

Adrian remained standing in the same spot.

Only when he heard footsteps did he shift his numb legs.

Victor looked stunned.

Nathan hadn't made a move.

Evelyn had actually responded on the official website.

["A sisterly prank caused misunderstandings. Our deepest apologies."]

The brief statement sent netizens into an uproar.

Evelyn had forgiven Isabella.

Victor felt conflicted.

He understood Evelyn's predicament.

Going against Adrian and Vincent alone was nearly impossible.

Even with Sebastian Cortez's help, true loyalty was rare when interests were at stake.

Public opinion overwhelmingly sided with Evelyn.

Netizens voiced their indignation for her.

"President, Evelyn has responded," Victor reported quietly.

The tension finally left Adrian's shoulders.

She was awake.

"Understood. You're dismissed." His voice came out hoarse.

Victor noticed the subtle change in him.

This man was becoming increasingly inscrutable.

But what did it matter to him?