Chapter 287

"Evelyn! Have you seen the latest headlines?" Natalie's voice crackled with excitement through the phone. "There's been another twist in the Nathan and Serena saga."

A flicker of confusion crossed Evelyn's face as she tightened her grip on the steering wheel. "What now? I'm driving—haven't checked my phone yet."

"Right, focus on the road. Check it once you park. I won't keep you. Drive safe," Natalie said briskly before hanging up.

Evelyn exhaled, her curiosity piqued. Only when she pulled into the parking lot of Grand Oak General did she finally grab her phone. The moment she unlocked it, a trending post from Serena Cole glared back at her.

"Nathan Black, CEO of Blackstone Holdings, and I shared a relationship years ago. But now? We're simply friends—nothing more. These photos are old, taken long before his marriage. I don't know who leaked them, but this malicious act harms Nathan's marriage and our friendship. It's unethical. Stop spreading lies."

Evelyn's lips curled into a wry smirk. Clever move, Serena. The photos lacked timestamps, making it easy to dismiss them as relics of the past—if the public bought it.

Scrolling through the comments, the reactions were split.

"I knew Serena wouldn’t be a homewrecker! This is just drama."

"Old photos? Prove it. Words are cheap."

"Why hasn’t Nathan spoken up? Guilty much?"

"She’s totally lying. Mistress vibes."

"I believe her. Serena’s classy—she wouldn’t stoop so low."

The backlash had softened, with some even romanticizing Serena’s past with Nathan.

Evelyn scoffed, tucking her phone away. She had no intention of diving into this mess. Leonard had promised answers, and she’d wait. No need to stir the pot herself.

Stepping out of her car, she strode toward the elevator, shifting her focus to the day ahead.

After a chaotic afternoon, Evelyn finally sank into her office chair, sipping water.

Then Lila appeared in the doorway, urgency sharp in her tone. "Evelyn. We need to talk. Now."

Evelyn arched a brow but stood. "Lead the way."

Lila whisked her to a secluded corner, tension thick in the air.