Chapter 306

Sophia crossed her arms. "Elliot, you can walk away, but the theft happened under your watch. Resigning won't absolve you of responsibility."

Elliot's mouth went dry. His gaze flickered to Victor, who remained stone-faced.

This wasn't the spoiled heiress he knew. Sophia spoke with chilling precision, every word calculated.

"It wasn't me!" Elliot blurted. "I had no part in this!"

"I know," Sophia said coolly. "But you're the supervisor. Unless you want police involvement, you'll stay and fix this. Help us through this crisis, and I'll ensure my father recognizes your loyalty. So—are you resigning?"

Victor finally spoke. "This is your last chance, Elliot. Take it."

Defeated, Elliot agreed. The thieves were handed over to authorities.

Sophia left, more convinced than ever—Evelyn knew exactly how to handle this. Only she could orchestrate such flawless damage control.

Victor escorted her to the hospital entrance. "Tell me when your father wakes," he said quietly.

Sophia nodded without looking back.

Meanwhile, Evelyn had no idea she'd become Sophia's lifeline. Hanging up, she dialed Charlotte.

Charlotte's voice held surprise. "To what do I owe this honor?"

"I need a favor."

"Should I be worried?"

Evelyn smirked. "I need two people from Alexander."

"Zero chance," Charlotte deadpanned.

"Wrong answer. If I went directly to him, he'd agree instantly. I'm asking you first out of respect."

A beat of silence. "Who do you want?"

"His PR director—temporarily. And an assistant for Marseille."

Charlotte scoffed. "Since when does Nathaniel need Alexander's help?"

"Not Nathaniel. The Mitchell Group." Evelyn explained the situation. "I need outsiders—people with no ties to Marseille."

"So you want me to negotiate?"

"Yes. Tell Alexander I'll work for Prescott Group for two years. No pay."

Charlotte whistled. "That's some offer."

"Get it done. I need them tomorrow."

"Why not ask him yourself?"

Evelyn's lips thinned. "Because he'll exploit it. That's where you come in."

Charlotte laughed. "I love this side of you. Consider it done."

She found Alexander in his study. To her shock, he agreed the moment Evelyn's terms were mentioned.

"What could she possibly do for you that's worth this?" Charlotte demanded.

Alexander merely smiled.