Chapter 15

When Chloe opened the door, Evan was sitting on the sofa with his back to the entrance. The TV in front of him was looping the footage of Chloe suffocating Franklin, while the coffee table was covered with evidence proving Chloe's schemes against Lila. These were all the findings Ryan had gathered after uncovering the truth that Chloe was the one who tried to kill his grandfather. Evan knew how mischievous Chloe could be, but he never imagined she could sink this low. The thought that he had repeatedly hurt Lila all for a woman like this made his heart ache violently. His smartwatch, tracking his heartbeat, began to sound urgent alarms. But Evan remained motionless like a statue, silently waiting for Chloe to arrive. … Before stepping into the Carter residence, Chloe's heart was racing with excitement. Ever since Lila's death, Evan had abruptly ended their contract and kicked her out of the house. The sudden notice left Chloe unprepared. She had grown used to a life of luxury,