Chapter 556 Time to Teach a Leason
Fresh from departing the Kyte residence, Evelyn found herself at the airport. Rather than waiting for Blake, she took the initiative and purchased a ticket independently. Her mind churned with regret over her initial decision to solicit Blake's assistance. The confrontation with Craig to protect her people had been challenging, but not insurmountable. Now, having sought Blake's aid, she felt an uncomfortable dependence on him. A determined thought surfaced, 'I'll handle this issue on my own.'In the departure lounge, Evelyn reclined in her seat, patiently awaiting the call for her flight. It was during this interlude that a message from Dermot arrived, querying whether she had already departed. Opting for a more personal touch, she decided to call him instead of replying via text."Where are you?" Evelyn queried."Still at the airport," Dermot responded, the confusion evident in his voice. "You haven't left yet?""No, I'm at the airport as well," Evelyn clarified, then added, "But I'm not with Blake."This revelation set off alarm bells for Dermot, who immediately asked, "Where exactly are you? I'll come find you."Brushing aside his concern, Evelyn proposed a later meeting, "No need, we can catch up in Moris City."Despite his burning curiosity, Dermot agreed, "Alright, I'll wait for you at the Moris City airport. Give me a call when you land.""Will do," she confirmed before ending the call.It was only then that she had a chance to peruse the news. A particular story caught her eye - a story about her. The realization hit her; Blake's odd behavior was likely due to seeing this report. It featured a photograph of her and Dermot enjoying a barbecue the previous evening.The article was written in a distasteful tone, insinuating that Dermot was her lover. It was clear that no fact-checking had been done, and the author was likely oblivious to her actual relationship with Dermot.Annoyed, she forwarded the article to Dermot, asking if he had seen it.Dermot's response was swift, assuring her that he had seen it and had already assigned someone to address the issue.However, Evelyn insisted on letting the matter play out, allowing the news to circulate and amplify. She reasoned, 'The bigger the scandal, the better.'Dermot was perplexed, but Evelyn clarified her stance, "The tabloids are constantly fabricating stories. It's high time they learned a lesson.""If this escalates, I'll involve my lawyer," she declared resolutely. "These people need a lesson, or they'll never stop."'Do they truly believe I'm someone to be trifled with? It feels as though I'm under perpetual surveillance.I could tolerate the unwarranted photos with Kevin, but now with Dermot? Am I not allowed to have male friends?' she mused.Recognizing her frustration, Dermot pledged to take action, alerting the company's legal department to start gathering evidence. He had no intention of letting the culprits escape retribution.Following their conversation, they each boarded their respective flights without further discussion.However, fate had a twist in store. Evelyn, having purchased her ticket at the last minute, found herself on the same flight as Dermot, seated directly behind him. Upon boarding, Dermot was the first person she noticed.Both were taken aback by the coincidence.No sooner had Evelyn settled into her seat, Dermot relocated to the seat beside her, remarking, "What a coincidence.""You've taken someone else's seat," Evelyn pointed out, although she too was struck by the serendipity."It's fine, we switched seats," Dermot reassured her with a grin. His previously sour mood had noticeably improved.Evelyn leaned back, deciding to let the matter slide. A seat switch wasn't a significant issue, but their unexpected reunion left her wondering if any paparazzi were on board.If so, photographs of her and Dermot would likely flood the internet as soon as they disembarked.
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