Chapter 326

Evelyn gave a subtle nod before continuing, "Isn't Calista one of the most popular influencers right now? Rumor has it she got caught for tax fraud and had to pay millions in fines!"

"Just an online personality, yet involved in such a massive scandal. Her backers must be involved too. This whole situation has caused quite the uproar. I'm certain everyone's heard about it by now."

Iris felt her palms grow clammy. That particular incident had nearly destroyed her family's business, pushing them to the brink of bankruptcy.

But how did Evelyn know these details?

Without missing a beat, Evelyn turned her attention to Nora, one of Sylvia's closest allies.

"Your family specializes in marine aquaculture, correct? The recent typhoon must have devastated your operations. I heard you even resorted to borrowing from loan sharks. Have you managed to settle those debts yet?"

Nora's face drained of color instantly.

Evelyn's piercing gaze then shifted to Kimberly.

"Wasn't your family hit hard by last year's economic downturn? Still struggling with those massive bank loans, I presume?"

Kimberly gasped, stammering, "How... how could you possibly know that?"

Evelyn merely shrugged with practiced nonchalance.

"The how isn't important. What matters is how utterly repulsive your behavior is, hiding behind your so-called power. It's absolutely disgusting."

With that, Evelyn locked eyes with Sylvia.

"Wonderful Electronics has been performing well recently, but Crug Electronics has been gaining significant ground these past two years."

"One careless misstep could topple your entire empire. You'd better make the most of this business summit opportunity. Otherwise, you might lose everything."

Sylvia's face turned ashen with rage, yet she couldn't refute Evelyn's words because every accusation held undeniable truth.

Evelyn felt immense satisfaction seeing them squirm. Mission accomplished, she saw no reason to linger. Rising gracefully, she prepared to leave.

"I'll take my leave now. Goodbye."

With those final words, Evelyn exited the private room, leaving behind a stunned silence.

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Someone finally broke the silence. "Who exactly is Evelyn Carter? How does she have such insider knowledge about all our businesses?"

"Could she be some hidden powerhouse? And we were just insulting her!"

"That's impossible! Back in school, she was practically penniless. There's no way she's wealthy now!"

Sylvia remained silent, seething internally. Pulling out her phone with trembling fingers, she made a call. "I need you to investigate someone for me - Evelyn Carter."

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Outside the private room, Evelyn chuckled softly to herself.

As she stepped out of the restaurant, she spotted Julian's sleek sports car waiting at the curb.

"Julian, what are you doing here?"

Julian flashed her a concerned smile. "I got worried about you, so I came to check. They didn't give you any trouble, did they?"

"You seriously underestimate me."

Julian discreetly noted the names of everyone inside. "Don't worry, I'll find an opportunity to teach them proper manners later."

Evelyn quickly stopped him. "Let's just go. You promised to take me somewhere delicious, remember? I'm starving."

Julian reached out and playfully ruffled her hair. "Some things never change with you, little foodie."

As Evelyn slid into Julian's car, neither noticed Nora watching from the shadows, her suspicions now confirmed.

"Sylvia, you won't believe what I just saw! Evelyn got into a luxury sports car! She's definitely being kept by that man!"

"After all these years, to think she'd become some rich man's mistress. How utterly shameless!"