Chapter 168

Evelyn locked gazes with Jonathan, her expression unreadable. "Jonathan, I've uncovered who's behind the smear campaign against me."

Surprised, Jonathan leaned forward. "Who is it?"

Beside him, Cassandra shifted uncomfortably. "Evelyn, without solid proof, you shouldn't make reckless accusations," she warned, her voice tight.

A faint, knowing smile curved Evelyn’s lips. "Don’t worry, Jonathan. I’ll handle everything myself this afternoon. The studio won’t face any backlash."

Jonathan hesitated, then sighed. "Evelyn, if you know who’s responsible, just tell me. I’ll help you deal with it."

"It’s fine. You’ll find out soon enough," Evelyn replied before turning back to her desk.

Pulling out her phone, she texted Sebastian. "Sebastian, I need a favor."

His reply was immediate. "Name it."

"Can you send these videos and photos to Reginald’s children for me?"

Her eyes flickered briefly toward Cassandra, who had just walked in with Jonathan.

Cassandra had missed her chance to make amends. Now, Evelyn felt no obligation to be polite.

By lunchtime, Evelyn sat alone at her desk, eating quietly. The rest of the team, led by Cassandra, had deliberately excluded her.

Not that she cared. Petty office politics were beneath her.

Besides, the real drama was yet to come.

She quickly reassured her family in their group chat. "I’m fine. Everything will be settled this afternoon. Don’t worry about me."

Little did they know, Sebastian had already stepped in.

Meanwhile, in Nord City, Alexander’s mood darkened when he saw the baseless rumors about Evelyn.

Without hesitation, he ordered his team to dig into Reginald’s background. An acquisition team was already en route to Bern City.

The audacity of someone slandering Evelyn—claiming she was involved with an older man for money—was infuriating.

Those who dared to cross her would soon regret it.

Alexander called his subordinates, his voice icy. "Make sure their company’s stocks plummet within 24 hours."

"And within three days, I want that company acquired—by any means necessary."

At the same time, Andrew mobilized his legal team, preparing lawsuits against every individual spreading lies about Evelyn.

No one would escape accountability.

Then came Harrison’s public statement.

"Let me introduce Evelyn Carter—the most important person in my life."

"She is kind, pure, and utterly extraordinary. To those spreading rumors, may karma find you swiftly."

Harrison’s announcement instantly overshadowed the earlier gossip. The previous rumors had been nothing but speculation, with no official responses.

Now, with Harrison confirming their relationship, the lies were exposed.

His fans rallied behind them, praising his integrity for standing by Evelyn publicly.

"Now that’s a real man! He didn’t hesitate to defend her."

"My respect for Harrison just skyrocketed."

Evelyn blinked in surprise when she saw the announcement.

Had Harrison really just publicly claimed her?

While the rumors now seemed to be shifting in her favor, she wasn’t sure if this was a good thing.

She messaged Daniel on WhatsApp. "Daniel, did you ask Harrison to do this?"

Despite being scolded by his manager, Daniel replied calmly. "Yes. Now no one will believe those lies."

Evelyn’s emotions tangled. She hadn’t expected Daniel to involve Harrison—and she certainly hadn’t expected Harrison to agree.

Still, she’d wait until she had solid evidence before responding further.

Back in the studio, her colleagues reacted strangely to the news.

Jonathan stepped out of his office, his expression unreadable as he studied Evelyn. "Evelyn… is it true? Are you really with Harrison?"