Chapter 261

Evelyn Carter's fingers froze on her phone screen.

Peter Harrison had acted faster than she anticipated.

She needed to make a decision quickly.

Her phone vibrated again.

A new friend request popped up.

That familiar white cloud avatar was unmistakable.

[Request note: Simon's attitude toward Lora has changed abruptly. We need to talk in person.]

Evelyn tapped "Accept."

Almost instantly, Alexander Hamilton's message appeared: [Has Peter figured it out?]

[What did he say to you?]

[Simon suddenly became cold toward Lora. He met with Peter this morning.]

Evelyn rubbed her temples.

Last night's dinner had left her utterly drained.

Peter's detached demeanor throughout the meal was a stark contrast to his usual gentle attentiveness.

Even she didn't believe that flimsy excuse he gave.

What puzzled her more was that he sent his mother to propose this morning.

What game was this man playing?

[Let’s meet after work.]

Evelyn refused outright: [We can discuss it over text.]

[Some things must be said face-to-face.]

[Then have Emily Zade relay the message.]

The moment she sent it, regret flickered through her.

She still needed Alexander's help with this matter.

Irritated, she added: [Should I try to probe Peter myself?]

[Don’t.]

Another message followed immediately: [He’s more dangerous than you think.]

Evelyn raised an eyebrow: [You seem to know him well?]

Alexander sidestepped the question: [Six o’clock. Meet me at the hospital entrance.]

Just then, another notification appeared.

[Fleeting Blossom: Dr. Carter, would you join my parents and me for dinner tonight?]

Evelyn scoffed and sent a screenshot to Alexander.

[Your ex-wife is inviting me out.]

Her phone rang instantly.

"Come downstairs now."

"I'm at work!"

"Then I’ll come up."

Evelyn shot to her feet: "Where are you?"

"The parking lot. Same spot as always—under the streetlight."