Chapter 96

Evelyn's phone screen lit up with a message from Scarlett.

Scarlett: [Look at this! Cassandra just slapped Isabella in public. The video's gone viral!]

Evelyn tapped play.

The footage showed Cassandra raising her hand and delivering a stinging blow. Isabella staggered back, clutching her cheek.

The comment section overflowed with accusations labeling Cassandra as cruel.

Evelyn knew Cassandra always followed her own rules.

For years, Cassandra had clashed with Margaret at every encounter.

Only the late uncle had earned her respect.

The family feud remained a mystery to Evelyn.

As she set her phone down, another message arrived.

[They're fighting again!]

A new video followed.

Margaret stormed forward and struck Cassandra across the face.

"Take your anger out on me, Cassandra!"

"Your precious Isabella?" Cassandra sneered. "Her joining the Valentines would be a joke."

Margaret swayed, nearly collapsing.

Isabella rushed to support her, eyes brimming with manufactured tears.

Evelyn realized three months had passed since Margaret's last acupuncture session.

The spinal stenosis must have flared up again.

All this suffering over Isabella?

Evelyn narrowed her eyes.

Isabella played dangerous games, but Cassandra proved even more formidable.

This feud was far from over.

Evelyn recalled the stock transfer incident where Margaret had targeted even Beatrice.

Yet Beatrice chose to sweep it under the rug.

She texted Scarlett: [Enough drama. Did they finalize the lead actress?]

Scarlett replied instantly: [Done! Julian's busy cursing Cassandra like the lovesick fool he is. Hilarious.]

Evelyn chuckled.

She pocketed her phone and strolled downstairs.

Autumn winds swirled fallen leaves around her feet.

Maple branches burned crimson against the sky.

While Evelyn enjoyed the peaceful moment, Vincent Langley faced mounting troubles.

No sooner had he uncovered clues about the Renaissance Masterpiece than someone leaked the information.

His expression darkened as he considered the only person who knew - Evelyn.

Could it be her?