Chapter 522
Chapter 522:
Evelyn, staring at her phone, couldn’t believe how quickly things had escalated. How had Jenessa managed to compile so much evidence so swiftly when she had explicitly ordered its destruction?
Norman, infuriated, seized Evelyn’s arm, demanding, “What in the world is happening? Why did you let this happen p>
“Dad, you’re mistaken. I didn’t do it, I swear! They’re accusing the wrong person!” Evelyn protested.
As the police moved in to detain Evelyn, she shouted in desperation, “This has to be Sloane’s doing! She’s setting me up! You should be going after her, not me p>
A policeman, unswayed by Evelyn’s outburst, firmly stated, “Miss Ramirez, if you refuse to cooperate, we will have to take necessary action p>
Evelyn’s tears flowed freely as she pleaded for leniency, but the police remained resolute. She was quickly escorted away, her pleas echoing unanswered in the bustling office.
Upon their arrival at the police station, the police car was met with a throng of reporters already swarming the entrance, having caught wind of the scandal.
“Why are there so many people here?” one officer exclaimed in surprise from inside the car.
Another officer glanced at Evelyn and remarked with a smirk, “As the heiress of Norman Ramirez, her attempts to undermine Sloane, even at the cost of Raji Group’s reputation, have made her a prime subject for these reporters. They won’t miss out on such sensational news p>
Hearing this, a deep loathing simmered within Evelyn. She was determined not to let this arrest be the end of her story. She silently vowed that once free, she would seek vengeance against Jenessa.
As the police escorted Evelyn from the car, the reporters surged forward, blocking their path and bombarding her with questions.
“Evelyn, why did you try to frame Sloane? Was it out of jealousy?” one shouted.
“Did your father know about your actions against Sloane on behalf of the Raji Group?” another asked.
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A third inquired pointedly, “You’ve reportedly been infatuated with Ryan. Is your hostility towards Sloane because she has Ryan’s affection p>
Another reporter pressed further, “With the vast empire of the Raji Group at your disposal, why engage in a feud with Sloane’s modest studio? Isn’t that beneath your dignity as a scion of a wealthy family p>
The barrage of pointed questions left Evelyn reeling, her anger mounting so fiercely that she clenched her teeth, ready to retort. But before she could respond, another police vehicle pulled up. The door swung open, revealing Davey and the leader of the rumormongers she had hired, both looking dejected.
Upon spotting Evelyn, they immediately began hurling insults, adding to the chaos of the moment.
“Evelyn! You’re caught as well!” the leader of the rumormongers exclaimed, pointing at her as he shouted to the officer.
“Sir, Evelyn Ramirez forced us into this! We are innocent p>
Davey chimed in angrily, “Evelyn, didn’t you assure us we wouldn’t face any consequences? Now the police are talking about severe punishment. You owe us an explanation today p>
Evelyn, her face draining of color, hadn’t anticipated…
Their arrest too. She inhaled sharply and countered, “Who are you? I don’t know you at all p>
This denial only fueled Davey’s anger further.
“Really, Evelyn? You dare deny it? Just wait and see!” He then turned to the gathered reporters and announced, “Listen, everyone, I have evidence that Evelyn masterminded this whole affair. Driven by jealousy of Sloane’s talent, she didn’t just instruct us to disrupt Sloane Design Studio and breach our contracts, but she also plotted to steal the studio’s original designs for her own benefit p>
At this accusation, Evelyn’s rage boiled over.
“Davey! What the hell are you doing? You’re spreading lies and defamation! This isn’t over, I swear p>
She lunged towards Davey, intent on silencing him, but the police held her back firmly, preventing any movement. Her extreme reaction was a clear display of guilt and panic, triggered by Davey’s public revelations.
With Davey having openly disclosed Evelyn’s machinations, the leader of the rumormongers seized the moment to further condemn her actions. He proclaimed loudly, “Evelyn has been paying us, the online trolls, for a long time. This isn’t the first instance of her using slander to harm other designers. She’s deployed these tactics repeatedly, but it was only during this scheme against Sloane that her actions came to light p>