Chapter 1322

“Take a deep breath, Ms. Pendleton. We’re just taking your statement in a regular investigation. No need to let your emotions get the better of you, alright?” Captain Payne soothed her.

Evelyn’s hands were clenched tightly on the tabletop, her knuckles whitening as she fought to suppress the raging storm within. With a shaky breath, she replied, “I’m fine now. Go on.”

“So, can you tell me everything that happened when you were with him?” Captain Payne inquired.

She recounted the days of her youth with Bruce, sparing no detail for Captain Payne.

Bruce had initially deceived her, claiming he was a bachelor.

Only after she had fallen head over heels did she discover not only was he married, but he was also entangled with a wealthy woman.

Upon learning this, Evelyn decisively ended things with Bruce.

Later, under the pretense of providing her and her daughter Thalassa with a stable home, Bruce came back, siphoning her money.

matter, “How

million at first, and then it ballooned to one billion

that Lysander had given to Thalassa, and the one billion was siphoned from the

million was also pilfered from Lysander’s

been out of her mind, handing over such vast sums to Bruce without a second

justice as long as you can prove he blackmailed you,” Captain Payne

did!” Evelyn

we need for now. Thank you

a bit. She stood up and walked out of the

saw Bruce being escorted through the precinct lobby by the police.

sight of Evelyn and instantly knew why she

his facade had crumbled, Bruce turned feral. He lunged toward Evelyn, spouting vitriol like a mad

you dare say a word to the cops, I’ll end you! Don’t

face and clenched teeth conveyed a desperate wish to grab Evelyn and shake her violently.

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