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.

the crux of the matter, “How

then it ballooned to one billion and thirty million,” Evelyn

three million came from selling the circular pendant that Lysander had given to Thalassa, and the one billion

additional thirty million was also pilfered from Lysander’s accounts.

her mind, handing over such vast sums to Bruce without

able to escape justice as long as you can prove he blackmailed you,” Captain

Evelyn

everything we need for now. Thank you for your cooperation,” Captain Payne said

bit. She

Bruce being escorted through

Evelyn and instantly knew why she was there-her presence

had crumbled, Bruce turned feral. He lunged toward Evelyn, spouting vitriol

wench! Here you are to kick me while I’m down, huh? If you dare say a word to the cops, I’ll end you! Don’t forget how you writhed beneath

clenched teeth conveyed a desperate wish

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