Chapter 198

Evelyn's sharp eyes landed on Vanessa standing beside Victoria in the surveillance footage. A cold smirk played on her lips. "So they've teamed up now?"

Nathan noticed Vanessa too, his jaw tightening. "I'll deal with this interference once and for all."

But Evelyn cut in, her voice dripping with determination. "Since they went through all this trouble for me, let me return the favor."

Nathan nodded. "As you wish."

Sebastian Montgomery, the bar owner, immediately caught on. "Ms. Carter, what's your plan? Whatever you decide, you have my full support."

Darkness swirled in Evelyn's emerald eyes as she picked up the drugged glass. "Simple. An eye for an eye."

She traced the rim of the glass with her finger. "Since this contains such... special ingredients, Victoria should experience its effects firsthand."

Sebastian grinned. "Consider it done."

Meanwhile in the VIP lounge, Victoria grew impatient when Evelyn didn't appear. "That bitch must be unconscious by now," she gloated, ordering another whiskey.

"Let's give it thirty minutes before checking the hotel room. The show should be starting soon." Victoria pushed a glass toward Vanessa.

Vanessa shifted uncomfortably. "Isn't this going too far?"

Victoria downed her drink in one gulp. "Too far? After everything she's done? This is justice."

She leaned closer, her eyes gleaming. "I've arranged for influencers to livestream from that hotel room. By dawn, her reputation will be ashes."

Vanessa's hands trembled slightly. Though Victoria's methods shocked her, a dark thrill ran through her veins. After enduring Evelyn's superiority for so long, revenge tasted sweet.

"To success," Vanessa murmured, raising her glass. The last of her hesitation vanished as she imagined Evelyn's downfall.

Victoria laughed cruelly. "That arrogant ice queen will learn her place tonight!"

Unbeknownst to them, Evelyn had heard every poisonous word. Her lips curled into a dangerous smile. If they wanted war, she'd give them annihilation.

Soon, Victoria began fanning herself. "Why's it so hot in here?" She gulped down water desperately. "I need the restroom."

Vanessa watched her stumble away, but Victoria never returned. Then Vanessa noticed her own skin growing flushed, her breathing turning shallow.

The trap had sprung perfectly.