Chapter 273

The legal officer had already considered Evelyn Sinclair's threat.

If that cease and desist letter fell into Kingsley Group's legal team's hands, they would investigate relentlessly.

She refused to take the fall for Hugo Lee.

But being exposed by Evelyn in front of Hugo felt like being stripped naked in public.

"What do you want?" Her voice trembled.

Evelyn's lips curved slightly. "I'll give you an out. Tell your boss my terms are simple."

She paused. "I want him to publicly apologize in the company group chat for framing me, spreading rumors, and scheming against me."

"That's impossible!" The legal officer blurted. "There's no proof he—"

"Oh?" Evelyn's gaze turned icy. "Not involving the police is me being generous. Do you really think they wouldn't find evidence?"

She tapped the desk lightly. "Just deliver the message. Whether he complies isn't your concern."

The legal officer staggered out.

Roman Young and Charlie immediately entered.

"Evelyn, the transferred colleagues want to return—"

"No." She didn't look up. "I don't take back fence-sitters."

Hugo actually thought he could trade this for the letter. As foolish as his daughter.

"Evelyn, what did you discuss with legal?" Roman asked curiously.

After hearing her explanation, he gasped. "He'd never agree!"

"He will." Evelyn was confident.

Hugo didn't fear her—but he feared Alexander Kingsley.

Not everyone dared face Kingsley Group's elite legal team.

The legal officer soon returned. "The company will issue an official apology if you stay."

"The company?" Evelyn scoffed. "I want Hugo Lee's personal apology."

She pushed the resignation form forward. "Proceed with the paperwork."

The legal officer bit her lip, hesitating. "Your interview is scheduled for the front page tonight—"

"As it should be." Evelyn arched a brow. "Winston Strauss deserves that spot."

Unless Hugo lost his mind, he wouldn't waste such prime exposure.

The legal officer left defeated.

She returned shortly after.

"Mr. Lee will apologize on the company's behalf if you surrender the letter."

Evelyn suddenly reached into the officer's pocket and pulled out a listening device.

"Save it." She shoved it back. "My terms stand. His personal apology, and I stay. The letter stays with me."

Hugo finally caved.

He had someone draft an apology, then copy-pasted it into the company chat himself.

The message exploded across Horizon Media.

The boss publicly admitting guilt? Unprecedented.

His daughter's failed scheme landed her in jail. Now his own attempt backfired spectacularly.

When word reached headquarters, William Yearwood was stunned. "Have you lost your mind?"

"Lost my mind?" Hugo trembled with rage. "That's Evelyn Sinclair for you—Autumn Detail's daughter! Mark my words, I'll destroy her!"

William stayed silent.

If someone else dealt with Evelyn, all the better.

Julian Ashford had cut ties with her anyway, even agreeing to blind dates.

That pawn was useless now.

Vincent Sullivan called next. "Hugo, was it really you?"

Hugo nearly smashed his phone.

"Evelyn is my cousin's goddaughter," Vincent reasoned. "For my sake—"

"Your cousin?" Hugo sneered. "The recluse who refused interviews for a decade, yet welcomed her with open arms?"

Vincent hung up, realizing persuasion was futile.

The company chat fell eerily silent.

The quiet only emphasized the shockwaves rippling through the staff.

Hugo Lee—a founding executive—bowing to some junior employee?

His daughter awaited trial while he suffered public humiliation...

Just then, Isabella Winslow's call came through.