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 much money did he take from you in total?”

first, and then it ballooned to

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

thirty million was also pilfered

over such vast sums to Bruce

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

Evelyn

for now. Thank you for your cooperation,”

statement complete, Evelyn finally relaxed a bit. She stood up and

saw Bruce being escorted through the precinct lobby

and instantly knew why she was there-her

crumbled, Bruce turned feral. He lunged toward Evelyn, spouting vitriol like a mad dog.

backstabbing wench! Here you are to kick me while I’m down, huh? If you dare say a

clenched teeth conveyed a desperate wish to grab

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