Chapter 257
The news of Evelyn Sinclair's survival struck Hugo Lee like a thunderbolt.
He had secretly investigated her whereabouts.
At age ten, Evelyn was hospitalized for mutism before vanishing without a trace. The Kingsleys never publicly announced adopting a daughter, and Alexander Kingsley gave no indication either.
Melissa Lee personally confirmed Isabella Winslow had never mentioned Evelyn's existence.
"Just have someone eliminate her," Xavier Stapleton hissed through gritted teeth.
Hugo sneered. "You think the police are decorations? Roman Young would suspect you first."
"Then we take him out too!" Xavier's eyes gleamed with malice.
"Idiot!" Hugo slammed the table. "Do you want the whole world to know his identity?"
Xavier immediately fell silent.
Hugo narrowed his eyes. "Stay out of this. I'll handle it."
......
Alexander hadn't appeared since beating Xavier that night.
Yet Evelyn kept waking abruptly in the darkness.
She'd listen intently, but her empty apartment echoed only with her own breathing.
A self-deprecating smile touched her lips.
Alexander, raised in luxury, could never endure her ordinary life.
His kindness toward her had always been as fleeting as a night-blooming flower.
"Miss Sinclair, we need to move your interview to the hotel," the HR manager apologized. "The conference room requires sudden renovations."
Evelyn nodded without reaction.
The arrangement felt suspicious.
"Let me accompany you," Roman fretted. "Xavier's been giving you strange looks lately."
"He wouldn't dare." Evelyn sounded certain.
Hugo wouldn't risk Xavier acting recklessly now.
The next day, Evelyn completed her hotel interview smoothly.
As she exited the room, a man suddenly bumped into her.
Someone pushed her from behind.
Instinctively, she raised her laptop against her chest.
"My apologies!" The man bowed repeatedly.
Evelyn recognized him as today's rejected candidate.
Her gaze swept the hallway—the pusher had vanished.
"Actually, I waited specifically to see you." The man hurried after her.