Chapter 23: Chapter 23
352 words<html><head></head><body><p>Sebastian Valdemar's mind flashed back to that night at Le Bar du Ritz.</p> <p>The scene of two spoiled heirs dragging Evelyn Roland between them.</p> <p>A cold smirk curled his lips. "She plays the innocent well."</p> <p>Olivia Valdemar rolled her eyes. "Since when did you become so bitter?"</p> <p>"Don't tell me you've taken an interest in her?"</p> <p>"Sister, since when did you start playing matchmaker?"</p> <p>A secret crush?</p> <p>Sebastian scoffed. In the Valdemar family, he took what he wanted by force.</p> <p>Olivia gave him a knowing smile. "Stubborn. I've never seen you so fixated on a girl before."</p> <p>"That's because—" Sebastian abruptly fell silent.</p> <p>He couldn't very well admit he suspected this woman had slept with him.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_5 --> <p>"Because what?" Olivia arched a brow. "Never mind. I don't want to hear your excuses. Eat your food."</p> <p>Sebastian stared blankly at the insulated lunchbox.</p> <p>He had been paying unusual attention to Evelyn.</p> <p>KL Design Group, Third Division.</p> <p>The moment Evelyn stepped into the office, she felt the weight of countless stares.</p> <p>Jessica Rubinstein sneered, "Look who's back—our little backdoor hire! Ready for Adrienne's storm?"</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_5 --> <p>"Try not to cry, newbie."</p> <p>Evelyn ignored her and walked straight to her workstation.</p> <p>Hannah Clementson leaned over worriedly. "Evelyn, should I come with you to see Adrienne?"</p> <p>"It's fine." Evelyn gave her hand a reassuring squeeze.</p> <p>Jessica scoffed. "Hannah, such a suck-up. Too bad you picked the wrong horse."</p> <p>Hannah lowered her head and resumed working without response.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_4 --> <p>Jessica's face flushed with anger.</p> <p>Ever since Evelyn arrived, even the meekest girl in the office dared to defy her.</p> <p>Third Design Division, Supervisor's Office.</p> <p>Adrienne Klein blinked in surprise when Evelyn entered.</p> <p>"You—"</p> <p>She'd been ready to tear into the so-called nepotism hire.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_2 --> <p>Before she could speak, a document slid across her desk.</p> <p>The bold letters of KL Design Group's contract with Valdemar Group glared up at her.</p> <p>"You secured the deal?" Adrienne's voice cracked.</p> <p>Evelyn nodded calmly.</p> <p>Adrienne frantically flipped through the pages. Sebastian's signature and the Valdemar corporate seal stared back at her.</p> <p>She looked up, stunned. "This can't be..."</p> <p>What shocked her more—the design schematics had been altered.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_1 --> </body></html>