Chapter 321

Scarlett stomped her foot in frustration. "That old man is twisting the truth! Don't you want to rip his lying mouth apart? Isabella stole your husband—aren't you furious?"

Her chest heaved violently, nails digging deep into her palms.

Evelyn remained composed. Only by lulling Vincent Langley into complacency could she expose his crimes.

"Patience. If a dog bites you, do you bite back? Revealing Isabella's schemes now would only alert them."

Scarlett's eyes widened.

A sudden realization struck her.

Was Evelyn's silence connected to Alexander Durand's death?

Her friend would never tolerate Isabella and Christian Lefèvre's arrogance for this long without a reason.

Scarlett's heart clenched, but she couldn't voice the question. That name was Evelyn's deepest wound.

Vincent Langley's PR campaign succeeded brilliantly.

Not only had he cleared his name, but he'd also gained public admiration.

Isabella's followers multiplied overnight, transforming her into an inspirational icon.

Meanwhile, Evelyn was vilified online as an ungrateful traitor.

She observed the spectacle coldly.

The higher they climbed, the harder they'd fall.

Vincent's current glory would make his future disgrace all the more humiliating.

"Scarlett. Evelyn." Sebastian Orlando entered, his navy overcoat accentuating his tall frame. Behind gold-rimmed glasses, his peach-blossom eyes shimmered with warmth.

"Sebastian." Evelyn nodded slightly.

Scarlett turned away with a huff. "Brother! You knew the truth all along, didn't you? Am I not your real sister?"

His calm demeanor confirmed he'd known about Evelyn's children.

Though admittedly, her gentle brother wasn't Evelyn's type.

Now she understood why Adrian Valentine's dangerous allure had captivated her friend.

Sebastian ruffled his sister's hair. "Some things are better heard from Evelyn herself."

Scarlett snorted.

If these two had conspired to keep secrets, Adrian would face her wrath when the truth came out.

"Evelyn, about the online rumors..." Sebastian hesitated.

She shook her head. "Not worth mentioning."

Scarlett's eyes lit up. "Brother! The auction tonight has pink diamonds—buy Evelyn the most expensive one!"

Sebastian's gaze softened as it lingered on Evelyn.

Diamonds always suited her radiance.

"Consider it done. That's actually why I'm here. Excuse me—I'll check on the children."

As long as she was unharmed.

He knew her well. Trivial attacks couldn't scratch her armor.

Watching her brother head toward the nursery, Scarlett suddenly smiled.

"Evelyn, what's your next move?"

The official report called the Durand mansion fire an accident. But they both knew it was a massacre.

Evelyn tousled her hair. "Focus on your acting. Don't overthink it."

Scarlett pouted.

Always treating her like a child needing protection.