Chapter 319

"You kept this from me on purpose!"

Scarlett's delicate face flushed crimson with anger, her almond-shaped eyes blazing with fury.

Evelyn offered an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry."

"Whose children are they?" Scarlett gritted her teeth. "What have you been through these years? If you don't tell me the truth, I'll never forgive you."

Evelyn briefly recounted her past with Adrian.

Tears welled up in Scarlett's eyes.

She suddenly pulled Evelyn into a fierce embrace, pounding her back with a fist. "Who dared to hurt you like this? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

She wished she could kill Adrian right then.

"It was a mistake from the beginning." Evelyn smiled bitterly. "It ended two years ago. He doesn't know about the children. Promise me, Scarlett—don't tell anyone. They're heirs. Their training begins at three."

Scarlett understood.

She studied the woman before her, adored by so many, yet broken by that bastard.

"Love isn't about right or wrong. Only love or no love," Evelyn murmured. "I've experienced everything in this life—even love. It's complete now."

"Complete? So you'll become a nun?"

Scarlett wept uncontrollably.

Evelyn waited quietly for her to calm down.

It took a long time before Scarlett's tears subsided. She ached for Evelyn.

Her friend was extraordinary. Men were just accessories.

"I failed you as your best friend. I never noticed your pain."

Regret consumed her.

Evelyn had always been exceptional, the center of attention.

Scarlett assumed someone so strong could never be hurt.

Yet Evelyn had been shattered the most.

"I'm fine now," Evelyn said with a soft smile.

Scarlett studied her.

True, she remained stunning, her smile radiant.

"What use are men?" Scarlett wiped her tears. "For women like us, they're just emotional comforts."

Evelyn nodded in agreement.

"You..." Scarlett still felt a pang of heartache.

Her gaze shifted to the two adorable children. "For their sake, I forgive you."

"Thank you. But please keep this secret."

Scarlett pouted.

She was terrible at keeping secrets.

But this time, she would try.

The past year had matured her.

The thought of Isabella, that homewrecker, reignited her fury.

"By the way, there's an auction tonight. Come with me. I'll buy you anything you like."

Evelyn almost refused.

She preferred operating behind the scenes, staying low-key.

But seeing Scarlett's hopeful eyes, she agreed.

Evelyn called Gabrielle to watch the children.

After breakfast, the two beauties strolled through the garden, braving the cold wind.