Chapter 298

Was it because Derek got reprimanded earlier?

Evelyn maintained an impassive expression as she stated, "Fine. I'll drop the matter since I've been compensated."

"Thank you, Ms. Carter. I truly apologize," Derek stammered.

Moments later, Victoria's mocking voice echoed through the lobby.

"Pathetic! Giving up so easily!"

Evelyn lifted her gaze to see Victoria stepping out of the elevator, her smirk dripping with arrogance.

With a cool smile, Evelyn countered, "At least he knows when to admit his mistakes."

"Don't flatter yourself, Evelyn. You only won because of underhanded tricks."

"They worked, didn't they? Mission accomplished."

Evelyn's eyes locked onto Victoria's as she added, "Keep scheming, and next time, it won't just be an audio clip I leak. I could've exposed the full video. Consider this me sparing your dignity."

Victoria's face twisted in fury.

"I underestimated your cunning. Who knew you'd stoop to hiring a hacker?"

Evelyn merely arched a brow. "Prove it. Can you?"

She wasn't foolish enough to confess.

"You just admitted it!" Victoria snapped.

"Did I? Or did you just confirm the voice in that recording was yours?"

Victoria fell silent, fists clenched. She'd already faced Alexander's wrath in his office—he wasn't one to be deceived.

Evelyn straightened. "If that's all, Ms. Sinclair, I'll take my leave."

She turned on her heel and strode away without hesitation.

Victoria's enraged shout followed her. "This isn't over, Evelyn!"

Not long after, Alexander emerged from his private elevator, scanning the lobby.

Evelyn was gone.

Where had she gone?

Charles approached. "Sir, the security feed shows Ms. Carter left the building."

Alexander exhaled, relieved. He'd been torn between fearing her anger and risking his cover.

Until he dealt with Victoria, he couldn't face Evelyn directly.

Just then, Oliver from Legal approached.

"Mr. Montgomery, we should report the hacking incident to authorities. Otherwise, our Bern City branch could face repercussions."

Alexander's gaze turned icy. "Call the police?"

"Yes. It's standard protocol—"

"You can't handle one hacker, and now you want to involve law enforcement?" Alexander cut in sharply. "Submit written reflections by tomorrow. One more breach, and you're all dismissed."

No, he wouldn't escalate this. A smirk tugged at his lips as he pictured Evelyn's brilliance. In just months of studying computer science, she'd outpaced expectations.

He screenshot the hacked company homepage and sent it to the "Montgomery Clan" group chat with the caption: Evelyn strikes again. Solo hack on a corporate system today. Future cybersecurity prodigy.

Sebastian replied instantly: Naturally. My protégé has raw talent.

Olivia chimed in, puzzled: Wait—isn't that our Bern City branch's interface?