Chapter 39 She Doesn't Back Down Based on Strength Alone
"Evelyn, what are you going to do about this?" Laura shook her hand and then changed the topic. "They're trying to tarnish your reputation now. I've overheard some of your classmates speaking ill of you. It's baffling to me. You were all classmates; even if you weren't close, they shouldn't be making baseless accusations."
"It's not entirely baseless. After all, at that time, I wasn't very close with them, so not many people knew about me dating Liam," Evelyn said calmly.
She had to objectively look at this matter. Besides, the truth was that she had graduated and received her first award before Liam seriously confessed to her. Only then could they truly be considered together.
After the "accident," he remained devoted to her, steadfast in his care. Whether out of gratitude, affection, or other reasons, their bond deepened swiftly. She willingly assumed the role of supporting him. Subsequently, she dedicated herself to the lab, her focus solely on him and his work with spices.
At that time, her emotions clouded her judgment. Coupled with her past experience of failure, she lacked confidence in herself. She hadn't thoroughly examined the situation with Liam. Yet, upon calm reflection, she recognized that everything appeared to be a meticulously set trap.
"Oh, I see," Laura frowned. She lightly bit her spoon and asked, "So besides me and you, there isn't anyone else who knows about your relationship? Don't you have any other mutual friends?"
Evelyn didn't say anything, just shaking her head lightly.
"Even if someone knows about our relationship, there's no need for me to involve them. Besides, explanations wouldn't do any good in this situation. I would only attract more attention."
"So you're just going to let them defame you like this? Don't you have any way to fight back?" Laura felt it was unfair for Evelyn.
'This is so infuriating!'
Evelyn was being defamed and she couldn't clear her name. She felt so wronged!
"Do you not think the direction has veered off track?" Evelyn took a sip of her coffee calmly. She said, "Currently, the biggest issue between me, them, and Liavian Perfumes should be about the original authorship of 'First Love'.
"As for the feelings between me and him, that's purely a private matter. So, I won't let others influence me. Why did Liam reveal this at this time? Is he just trying to protect Vivian?"
Laura furrowed her brow and thought seriously for a while. Suddenly, she slammed the table with her hand. "I know! They want to divert the attention of netizens. After everyone is drawn in by the gossip, they won't focus on the original copyright issue anymore."
"No!" Evelyn laughed.
She looked out of the window. It was sunny outside. She had been immersed in the laboratory for a long time, so she hadn't seen such good weather in a while. Or perhaps, she hadn't paid attention to the changing weather for a long time.
"This sets off a sensual chain reaction. He tarnishes my image with the intention of cementing a fixed impression of me: that I am a homewrecker, relishing in taking what rightfully belongs to others.
"I envy Vivian, feeling inferior to her in every aspect, which is why I resort to seizing others' achievements by any means necessary. This led me to stealing company secrets and appropriating her ideas as if it were routine.
"Even in the absence of evidence, his accusations hold weight because I bear the label of a 'homewrecker.' Isn't that so?"
Laura was stunned for a moment. Then she said, "He's really malicious!"
"It's just some cunning tactics." Evelyn withdrew her gaze and smiled lightly. "Those are all irrelevant. As long as I win this lawsuit, I can successfully clear my name. As for other matters, they can be easily resolved."
Initially, Laura thought this matter was troublesome. But after hearing Evelyn's analysis, she felt like it was simple. However, Laura still didn't know what she should do.
"But the evidence..."
"Why would anyone believe evidence? Because it objectively exists. Liam thought that by taking the notes and all the materials, he had taken all the evidence. But the most important information is still here!" She pointed to her head and then smiled. "He can't take that away."
After meeting Laura, Evelyn had initially planned to head straight back. However, she didn't anticipate receiving a call from Cathy, as she didn't have Cathy's mobile number.
When she heard the familiar voice, she was momentarily stunned before realizing it was Cathy.
"Are you ready for the second and third tests?" Cathy asked Evelyn directly.
Evelyn thought for a moment. "When?"
"Aren't you in a hurry? Then let's do it now. Can you handle that?" Cathy's tone was full of provocation.
However, Evelyn was not afraid of direct challenges. Direct confrontations were nothing compared to the fear of being stabbed in the back.
"I can go to the company right away. I'll be there in 20 minutes," Evelyn said, checking the time.
She asked about the timing because she was worried the assessment would conflict with next week's court hearing. But she didn't expect Cathy to be in such a hurry.
This was good—she could resolve this matter earlier. She had confidence in winning against anyone. With her abilities, she feared no one.
Cathy sent the address to Evelyn, instructing her not to return to the company but to proceed directly to the provided location. However, she didn't provide detailed information about the address, only mentioning that Evelyn would recognize it upon arrival.
Looking at the address, Evelyn felt it was a bit out of the way. She thought for a moment and then directly forwarded the location to Samuel.
…
At this moment, Samuel was in a meeting room. His phone screen lit up for a moment. When he caught sight of the name displayed on the phone, his eyebrows raised. He then picked up his phone and quickly glanced at the message. Afterward, he replied.Samuel: [What's wrong?]
"Do you know this address?" Evelyn didn't know Samuel was in a meeting, so she sent a voice message.
After seeing this voice message, Samuel glanced at the people still waiting for him to continue the meeting. Then, he tapped the desk with the pen in his hand and looked at the deputy next to him. "You continue for now."
He then stood up and walked out of the meeting room.
After entering the empty office cubicle, he then pressed play. Her crisp voice came through the phone, and it seemed like she was outside?
Samuel clicked on the address she sent and then used his two fingers to zoom in on the screen. Soon, the page enlarged, and he could see it more clearly and in more detail.
After a moment of thought, he realized where this was. He also sent a voice message: "This should be one of the company's experimental bases. Are you going there?"
Samuel was indeed clever! Even before Evelyn revealed her purpose, he had already guessed what she wanted to do.
Indeed, it was the right choice for her to ask him. However, why did Cathy send Evelyn to the company's experimental base at this time? Didn't she still not approve of Evelyn and not let her into the project department? Could it be that Cathy changed her mind? Was she now allowing Evelyn to participate in the project?
"OK, I got it! Thank you!" Evelyn thanked joyfully. Then, she hailed a cab.
Since there was nothing problematic with the address, she decided to go and take a look.
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