Chapter 197

Vincent's Adam's apple bobbed as sweat beaded at his temples.

Adrian's eyes burned with fury, his knuckles turning white from the force of his grip.

Slap!

The sharp sound of the blow echoed through the police station.

Vincent staggered back against the wall, his cheek stinging.

"Adrian, you—" He clutched his swollen face, voice trembling.

Adrian yanked him forward by the tie. "Who gave you the right?"

Vincent's gaze darted away. "I did it for you and Isabella—"

Evelyn approached, her heels clicking sharply against the floor.

"How noble of you, Vincent." Her red lips curved. "Pity you aimed it in the wrong direction."

Cassandra lurked in the corner, nails digging into her palms.

Sebastian burst through the door, his suit jacket damp with night dew.

"Evelyn!" He rushed to her side in three quick strides.

Adrian's eyes narrowed at the sight of this persistent man.

"Perfect timing, Sebastian." Evelyn smiled sweetly. "Be my witness."

He tenderly tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Anything for you."

They walked out side by side, their silhouettes painfully harmonious.

Adrian's chest tightened. Suddenly, he remembered the name on her ID.

Evelyn Roland.

Even her name had been a lie.

The glass doors of the station slid shut, reflecting his stormy expression.