252 I Won't Allow You to Ruin This!

Cassandra's curiosity was instantly ignited.

A slow smile curved her lips.

She leaned forward eagerly. "Has Evelyn been located?"

Genevieve's eyes sparkled with triumph.

"I was the one who found her first."

"I dispatched people to collect her. By now, Evelyn should already be at the hospital."

"By tomorrow morning, she'll be front-page news again!"

Cassandra let out a soft, mocking laugh.

She shook her head, pretending pity. "Oh, that poor, poor Evelyn."

Her smile widened, becoming knowing and cruel.

"But since my fans started this whole incident..."

"I suppose it's only proper that I pay her a visit."

"I should offer my personal apology."

Genevieve snorted dismissively.

"I heard Annabelle brought a bag full of sharp rocks to throw at Evelyn."

"Even if you go, she might not be in any condition to see visitors."

"Her face could be a bloody mess... What a horrifying sight that would be."

Cassandra's heart beat faster with vicious hope.

A wicked grin spread across her features.

Could Evelyn truly be disfigured?

The thought made Cassandra's excitement grow.

It would be absolutely perfect if her face was completely destroyed.

When Alexander saw that ruined visage, he would feel only disgust.

Hopefully, he would abandon her. Even better, he would divorce her.

Cassandra and Genevieve fell into a comfortable silence.

They both secretly delighted in the image of Evelyn's suffering.

Their smiles were impossible to contain.

Suddenly, Genevieve's phone vibrated loudly.

She pulled it out and frowned.

Julian Thorne's name flashed on the screen.

They had just spoken recently. Why was he calling again?

Did he want to renegotiate their deal? Was he trying to extort more money from her?

Though annoyed, Genevieve answered. "Yes? What is it?"

To her shock, Julian's voice was trembling with panic. "Genevieve! We have a massive problem!"

Genevieve's brow furrowed deeply. "What are you talking about? Explain yourself. What happened?"

Julian's words came in a rushed, breathless gasp. "A man approached me after we parted ways."

"He knows everything. He knows you and Cassandra paid me to frame Evelyn for plagiarism."

"He's forcing me to make a public apology!"

He paused, his breathing ragged.

"Genevieve, I have no choice!"

"If I don't do what he says, he'll expose us all."

"My career will be over!"

"But if I apologize to Evelyn now, I might still have a slim chance of recovery."

"The public will forget in time. I can't let my secrets get out!"

Genevieve's eyes widened in utter disbelief.

"Julian! Are you listening to yourself? Have you lost your mind?"

Nearby, Cassandra overheard the frantic voice from the phone.

Her face turned deathly pale.

Her expression twisted with fury.

She snatched the phone from Genevieve's hand.

"What is this insanity? If you apologize now, everything we've worked for is wasted!"

"I won't allow you to ruin this! Julian, listen to me! You cannot go online! If you do, I swear you will regret it!"

"I... I have no choice! That man is forcing me!"

"If I don't clear my name and apologize soon, my future is finished."

"I can't obey you anymore."

Cassandra's face darkened into a thunderous scowl.

"What did you just say? Who is forcing you?"