Chapter 11 - CheckmateArthur rushed toward Evelyn.
"You don't understand what you're doing."
"I understand perfectly."
"You can't destroy my family."
Evelyn's expression softened.
"I didn't."
She pointed toward the screen.
"You did."
Arthur's breathing became heavy.
"You think you're powerful because you bought a few companies?"
Evelyn smiled.
"No."
She leaned slightly toward him.
"I think I'm powerful because I don't need to lie."
The room erupted in chaos.
Phones rang.
Investors shouted.
Lawyers rushed toward Arthur.
Then the sound of sirens rose from the street below.
Victoria turned toward the ballroom doors.
Police entered.
Arthur's face collapsed.
Victoria began crying.
"This is because of me."
Evelyn looked at her.
"No."
Victoria stared at her.
"The slap was bad manners."
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Evelyn's voice remained calm.
"Your family's corruption is what destroyed you."
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