Chapter 345

"You're utterly shameless." Evelyn spat the words through clenched teeth.

Harrison Kingsley and his wives had shielded their children with unwavering devotion. It was this protective cocoon that granted them the liberty to chase their aspirations.

In the past, Evelyn had been blinded by love. For Nathan, she had sacrificed everything—abandoned her family, trampled her dignity—all for the laughable illusion of true love.

Now, sober and reunited with the Kingsley family, Evelyn was determined to embrace her role as the heiress of Monarch Group. This wasn’t merely about atonement; it was her vow to ensure her siblings could pursue their passions without restraint.

She refused to let her family’s peace be shattered.

Yet here stood Nathan, shamelessly pushing her boundaries, testing the last shred of her patience.

"Shameless?" The word cut through Nathan like a blade. His eyes darkened, burning with an intensity that bordered on desperation.

Without warning, he seized her, pulling her against his chest. His breath, warm and uneven, brushed her lips as he demanded, "If I'm so shameless, Evelyn, then look at me. Why arrest Oliver? Is this your way of punishing me?"

At the mention of revenge, Evelyn's own eyes flared. His audacity infuriated her. He was the one who had ordered Oliver to stalk her. Raymond had caught Oliver red-handed, with undeniable proof. Instead of an apology, Nathan had the gall to twist this on her.

"If you hadn’t orchestrated this, why would Raymond randomly arrest and detain Oliver?" Nathan’s voice dripped with bitterness. A storm of emotions churned in his chest, suffocating him. "Evelyn, did one victory against you earn my eternal hatred? Is that why you conspired with your brothers to destroy me and my company?"

"What’s wrong?" Her lips curled into a taunting smirk. "Jealous? My brothers adore me. What can I do if they insist on defending me?"

"Evelyn!" Nathan’s temples pulsed violently.

"You have your precious sisters. Why shouldn’t I have my brothers? If it bothers you so much, fight back. Rally your little sisters against me!"

This wasn’t like her. But tonight, the alcohol had loosened her tongue, and she refused to hold back.

"Little sisters?" Nathan frowned, confusion flickering across his face. "What are you talking about?"

Evelyn scoffed, pressing her palms against his chest to shove him away. "Are you playing dumb? I don’t have time for a disgusting man like you."

Nathan’s long lashes lowered, shadows dancing in his obsidian eyes.

Memories surged—of the night outside the karaoke bar when she had vomited on him, accused him of being a thug, and nearly landed him in jail. That evening, he had stripped off his ruined shirt and stood before the mirror, stunned to find red scratches marring his chest—marks left by her furious nails.

Now, as her hands pressed against him again, that same electric heat coursed through him, igniting a fire in his chest.

His gaze darkened, emotions swirling dangerously.

"I’ve said all I needed to say. From now on, keep your people away from me. Or next time, jail will be the least of their worries."

"Evelyn, you’re not leaving." His voice was rough, edged with desperation.

"This is a police station! Act like a thug again, and I’ll call Raymond to arrest you!" Her cheeks flushed with anger.

"Still, you’re not going anywhere."

"Why?!"

"Explain to me—which sisters are you talking about?"

Nathan’s brow furrowed as he pressed her. "I only have two sisters, Cassandra and Eleanor. Who else are you referring to?"

Evelyn bit her lip, fury boiling inside her. She wanted to slap him.

Just then, Nathan’s pupils contracted. In a flash, he twisted, blocking a vicious strike from behind. Years of military training had honed his reflexes to perfection.

Evelyn gasped.

Before she could react, Nathan was already locked in combat with Raymond. Their fists and kicks flew with terrifying precision, making her heart race.

Nathan moved like lightning, his attacks ruthless.

In this clash between a former elite soldier and a hotheaded detective, Raymond was clearly outmatched. Among Evelyn’s brothers, only Sebastian and Maxwell could rival Nathan in a fight.