Chapter 7

Over the next few days, Ian secretly investigated Liam's company, gathering more evidence. Evelyn packed her things, preparing to return to Aurelia Bay. One day, while Evelyn was packing at home, she heard knocking. Thinking it was Ian, she went to open the door, but found Liam and Maya standing there, followed by several bodyguards. "Evelyn, hand over the USB drive!" Liam's tone was vicious. Evelyn's heart sank. She hadn't expected them to know about the drive. "I don't know what you're talking about." "Stop pretending!" Maya shrieked. "John told us everything! You have evidence against us!" Evelyn sneered. "Even if I did, I wouldn't give it to you." "You'll regret refusing this!" Liam signaled the bodyguards to search the place. Evelyn immediately blocked the doorway. "You can't come in! This is my home!" But the bodyguards ignored her, forcibly pushing her aside and rushing in. Evelyn was shoved against the wall, the pain nearly making her black out. She watched helpless