Chapter 20

Back in Melcina, Evelyn had just stepped out of the lab when her phone rang. It was a call from back home. "Evelyn, have you seen the latest news? Anne and Howard are tearing each other apart. It's brutal, with heavy casualties on both sides! "I also heard that Howard's mother suffered severe brain damage from excessive bleeding. She's in a coma now! Don't you think that's karma?" Evelyn's grip on her phone tightened, though her eyes showed no emotion whatsoever. "Their affairs have nothing to do with me anymore." After hanging up, Evelyn still checked the latest news back home. Howard and Anne's names were plastered all over the trending topics. Suddenly, a slender hand extended a latte toward her. Evelyn looked up to meet Adrian's meaningful gaze. "How does it feel watching them tear each other apart?" Evelyn accepted the coffee Adrian offered and took a small sip before shaking her head. "Their business no longer concerns me. Right now, I'm only focused on finishing the produ