Chapter 131

"Go on," Evelyn Williams frowned, her expression tight. "After Maria debuted, James invested in a TV series for her—basically handed it to her on a platter." "Mrs. Williams." Amelia took a couple of steps closer, gently grasping her hand. Her eyes were full of worry. "Everyone can see that Maria has an agenda with James, everyone but James himself. I’m really scared he’s falling in too deep. What if something bad happens?" "Something bad?" "Like, what if she starts messing with the company’s assets? Or worse, if James insists on marrying her? She clearly doesn’t like you… and once she becomes part of the family, who knows what kind of hell she’d bring into your life…" Amelia tactfully stopped there, letting Evelyn’s imagination run wild. Five years ago, after Maria’s sudden disappearance, James had his first big blow-up with Evelyn—then moved out entirely. It was downhill from there; she lost her grip on him, and on the company. Now, if Maria managed to sway James again, she knew thing