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Chapter 10

Author: Anney GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-28 18:14:28

Evangeline's POV

The email arrived three days after I'd successfully dismantled the fraud allegations against Victor Montgomery.

[Ms. Evangeline Ashford,

Your work on my case has been exemplary. I would be honored if you would attend a private gathering at my estate this Saturday evening. Consider it both a celebration of our successful partnership and an opportunity to meet others who may benefit from your expertise.

The event will be held at my mountain residence. Dress code: formal.

Sincerely, Victor Montgomery]

I showed the email to Lucas, who grinned. "That's Victor for you. When he's impressed, he makes sure everyone knows it. This is huge, Evangeline. Half the city's elite will be there. The networking opportunities alone!"

"Will you come with me?" I asked.

"Wouldn't miss it."

But when Saturday arrived, Lucas called just as I was finishing my makeup.

"Evangeline, I'm so sorry. There's a crisis with the Chen account—they're threatening to pull out completely. I have to handle th
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