Chapter 104

"Both interviews with Ryan Holt and Vincent Sullivan were traps set for her." Iris Cooper's voice trembled. "But no matter how difficult, she gritted her teeth and pushed through."

"Lord Alex, Evelyn worked so hard just to prove herself." She took a deep breath. "She rejected you not out of ingratitude, but because she wants to stand on her own."

Iris clenched the hem of her shirt.

"Some at Horizon Media envy Evelyn. Today a senior editor even tried to take advantage of her. He was thrilled to hear she'd offended you..."

Finally, she reached her point.

"Lord Alex, please don't punish her just because she refused you."

Alexander Kingsley studied Iris for a long moment.

"That editor's name?"

"Daniel Young."

Nathan Carter gave Iris a faint smile before leaving.

Only then did she realize her back was drenched in sweat.

......

"Can't find him?" Isabella Winslow smashed a glass. "Useless!"

She'd planned to frame Evelyn but couldn't locate the technician who altered the surveillance footage.

Her assistant rushed in. "Lord Alex is here!"

Isabella hastily smoothed her hair.

"I'm still investigating the surveillance issue..." She forced composure.

Nathan handed her a phone. "Miss Winslow, see for yourself."

The video clearly showed her assistant bribing the technician.

Isabella's legs gave way as she collapsed onto the sofa.

"This is..." Her voice shook. "What was Wendy doing?"

"Fabricating evidence." Nathan's tone remained calm.

Isabella suddenly shrieked. "Wendy! How dare you do this behind my back!"

The assistant turned deathly pale.

She knew Isabella would sacrifice her to save face.

"I acted on my own..." The assistant stammered her confession. "They said Lord Alex looked down on you..."

Nathan raised an eyebrow.

This assistant was clever.

"Get out!" Isabella wailed. "I don't need an assistant like you!"

After the assistant was removed, she turned to Alexander. "I'll make a public clarification..."

"Did you steal Evelyn's brooch?" Alexander asked abruptly.

Isabella froze.

"Why did you enter my bedroom on the 10th last month?"

Her heart pounded violently.

He'd checked the surveillance!

"I wanted to invite Evelyn shopping... She wasn't answering her phone..."

Alexander watched her performance with cold detachment.

"No need for your clarification." He turned away. "I'll handle this personally."

Isabella felt plunged into an icy abyss.

Her phone suddenly rang.

Seeing the caller ID, her expression instantly transformed.

"William~" Her voice dripped honey. "Evelyn bullied me so cruelly~"

A light chuckle came through the phone. "How can I help?"

"Come back to me~" She cooed. "I have a gift to show you."

"The brooch?"

Isabella brightened. "How did you know?"

"It suits you." The man's voice softened. "I'd like to see... how butterflies fly."