Chapter 320

The city was shrouded in gloomy skies, thick fog blurring the outlines of distant buildings.

Scarlett Orlando clenched her fists, nails digging deep into her palms. "Evelyn, I can't swallow this injustice."

Evelyn Roland leaned against the window, fingertips lightly tapping the glass. "How many people in this world haven't been betrayed by their own flesh and blood?"

Her lips curved slightly, but her eyes remained icy cold.

"Consider it a trial by fire." As Evelyn turned, sunlight pierced through the clouds, casting dappled shadows across her profile.

Scarlett's nose stung with unshed tears.

Now that Evelyn had a child, she could never marry her brother.

What would become of Sebastian?

The lobby of Horizon Tech headquarters blazed with lights.

Vincent Langley stood impeccably dressed in a tailored suit before a bank of cameras, a stack of documents laid out before him. "Thank you all for coming," his voice resonated with steady authority. "Regarding the recent false rumors circulating online, I must set the record straight."

He methodically displayed tax certificates and mining permits.

Live stream comments exploded across the screen.

~Mr. Langley was framed all along!

~Those rumor-mongers deserve hell!

Vincent's expression turned sorrowful. "My persistence in diamond mining stems solely from fulfilling my dear friend Alexander Durand's dying wish."

As he spoke, donation records from the Bright Future Fund flashed across the massive screen behind him.

Simultaneously, a prominent blogger dropped a bombshell.

[EXCLUSIVE: How Evelyn Roland Sold Alexander Durand's Manuscripts for 300 Million!]

Accompanying the post were screenshots of Harrison Macmillan's wire transfers to Evelyn.

Public opinion flipped instantly.

~Disgusting! Counting blood money before Alexander's body was cold!

~This woman belongs in hell!

~Get Evelyn out of Vienna!

In Evelyn's apartment, the television broadcasted Vincent's press conference.

Scarlett trembled with rage. "I'll hold a press conference! I know exactly how Alexander treated you!"

Evelyn placed a restraining hand on her shoulder.

She should have seen it coming.

Harrison's 300 million had been an elaborately baited trap all along.

"Patience." Evelyn narrowed her eyes. "If Vincent dares play this game, he's prepared countermeasures."

Outside, the last rays of sunlight vanished behind gathering storm clouds.