Chapter 418

Julian Whitmore staggered backward, his polished shoes catching on the carpet edge.

The evidence is irrefutable. Any last words?

Theodore Winslow's knuckles turned white, veins bulging at the thought of Vivian Prescott's betrayal. His mind conjured violent fantasies of throttling Julian against the mahogany desk.

I stand by my actions.

Though fear coiled in his gut, Julian straightened his tie with trembling fingers. Love made fools of brave men. I leaked the proposal. Sold the details to Spotlight News. Every accusation is true.

His loyalty to Vivian remained unshaken.

Theodore's fist twitched, itching to smash Julian's smug defiance.

Clear the room. Theodore, Julian—stay. Evelyn Carter's command sliced through the tension like a scalpel.

Security filed out in synchronized silence.

Let's speak frankly, Julian.

Evelyn selected a truffle from the crystal dish, unwrapping it with deliberate slowness. The proposal was bait. Empty pages after the cover sheet. Ada Laurent and I never met.

Julian's breath hitched. Impossible!

Amused, Evelyn tossed him the folder. See for yourself.

Sweat soaked Julian's collar as he flipped through blank parchment. His confession now echoed in Theodore's phone recording.

A masterful trap.

How?!

Julian slammed the folder, decorum shattered. He needed answers before handcuffs clicked around his wrists.

Monarch Grand Hotels have tighter security than Fort Knox.

Evelyn's teeth sank into dark chocolate. The first leak confirmed my suspicions. Surveillance rotated on every team member. You played it smart—no contact with Vivian. But greed has a distinct scent.

You know about us? Julian's voice cracked.

Theodore snorted. Ms. Kingsley knows everything.

Julian's shoulders slumped.

The Kingsley heiress wielded power like a scythe. Vivian couldn't hide from that kind of reach.

Ten years at Monarch, Julian. Flawless event executions. You were weeks away from heading the Planning Department.

Evelyn's disappointment cut deeper than anger.

Julian flinched.

Was throwing away your career worth becoming Vivian's pawn?

Every sacrifice! Julian lunged forward, eyes wild.

Theodore blocked him instantly.

Evelyn didn't blink.

Vivian's father rots in prison because of you! Julian spat. She lost everything! You think losing one deal balances the scales? You deserve worse than bankruptcy—you deserve hell!

The air crackled with venom.

Evelyn merely reached for another truffle.

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