Chapter 32 Evelyn's Trap
After finishing her chocolate, Evelyn mischievously slipped the remaining half into the pocket of William's chest and patted his chest with her delicate hand.
"Hmm? You're in good shape," she remarked.
William's heart skipped a beat, his cheeks flushing as he found himself tongue-tied by her teasing.
Four years older than Evelyn, William often visited Oasis Villa as a child because his father was the Minister of Law at KnightSpear Group and was highly regarded by Charlie.
William still remembered the first time he saw Evelyn in the backyard of Oasis Villa. From a distance, he saw a little beauty flying towards him.
He thought he was hallucinating and rubbed his eyes, but the little beauty had already "flown" in front of him. She was dressed in a pure white dress, radiating beauty and elegance.
"Do you have candy?" Evelyn got off her skateboard, and as soon as her foot touched the ground, the skateboard flew into her hands.
"Huh?" William was caught off guard, scolding himself for having such thoughts about a young girl.
But she was so beautiful, like a fairy. Who could resist being captivated by her?
"No...," Evelyn sighed disappointedly, about to leave after putting down her skateboard, but William grabbed her arm.
Her arm was slender, barely filling his hand.
"Wait."
William pursed his lips and took a piece of chocolate out of his pocket, offering it to Evelyn. "Do you want this?"
"Wow! Thank you!"
Evelyn smiled happily, took the chocolate, and unwrapped it before taking a big bite.
She closed her pretty eyes in delight.
From then on, every time William came to Oasis Villa, he always carried chocolates or candies with him, like a mobile snack bar.
Now, at the press conference, the atmosphere was tense.
Dick was feeling a lot of pressure and stared angrily at the reporter. "I'll say it one more time! The Adams Group products have no quality issues! I guarantee it with my reputation!"
"If it's not a quality issue, then why did hotels nationwide, led by the KS World Hotel, suddenly order the removal of all your products overnight?"
"If Mr. Adams does not provide a reasonable explanation to the public, I'm afraid it won't go well, right?" The reporter's gaze was sharp, not giving Dick any respite.
The live broadcast room was as lively as a marketplace.
[Guarantee with his reputation? I suddenly feel like Mr. Adams might be telling the truth.]
[His reputation is only worth a penny. Even beggars would shake their heads.]
[Regardless of whether there were any problems, I’ll the goods. I found Mr. Adams to be annoying and thought that they should have found a spokesperson with better charisma.]
"Do you want to hear our side of the story? Alright then, let me give it to you! Dick's gaze turned dark and evil. “To be honest, I should reflect on my management of the current situation. After all, Eilie Furniture, a subsidiary of the Adams Group, has hundreds of stores nationwide. I can't personally inspect each one, I'm not omnipotent.”
"The Adams Group has dealt seriously with personnel who have harmed the group's interests for their selfish desires, and we have considered every possible solution to make amends."
"But as they say, things don't happen unilaterally. If it weren't for someone within KnightSpear Group colluding with them, would the situation have turned out like this today? KnightSpear Group now wants to blame us entirely. Isn't that going too far?"
The crowd was in an uproar.
"Dick is twisting the truth and even turning against KnightSpear Group. He has no shame!" Bart, looking at Dick's shameless face, started speaking up for the Taylor family.
Edward's eyes were filled with a heavy gloom, his gaze piercing like a knife.
"Release the evidence I've collected!" Dick commanded.
Instantly, photos and bank statements appeared on the large screen.
"These are the chat records between Mike, the Vice President of KS World Hotel in Mugden, and the General Manager of Eilie Furniture, as well as private photos they exchanged. There is also evidence that Mike has received high rebates and bribes."
"All of this has nothing to do with the Adams Group. It is the result of Mike, a senior manager of KS World Hotel, colluding with our group's employees, buying cheap products, and causing the current situation."
"The Adams Group is also a victim! KnightSpear Group is trying to protect themselves while dragging us into the mud. Can KnightSpear Group really bully people so brazenly? We will use legal means to protect our rights!"
As Dick spoke, he became more and more engrossed in the role, his face turning red. He thought, 'Hmph, Evelyn couldn't have anticipated that I had this trick up my sleeve, right? Is she feeling dumb now?'
Mike was the sacrificial lamb he had planned to expose from the beginning. So, from the moment they first made contact, he had gathered evidence, waiting for the crucial moment to present it and grandly turn the tables!"
Bart clenched his fist. "Oh no, now the online public opinion has once again begun attacking KnightSpear Group, accusing it of promoting imperialism and not allowing small and medium-sized enterprises."
Edward furrowed his brow, his face turning cold.
However, just as Dick was becoming proud and arrogant, a piercing sound suddenly came from the banquet hall's speakers.
Immediately after, the voices of two men suddenly appeared!
"Mr. Adams, if it weren't for making money for you, why would I have used cheap, inferior mattresses instead of high-end ones?"
"Evelyn discovered it, and I lost my job. I have no place in the entire Mugden now! You can't just stand by and watch!"
"Don't act like you're helping me. Didn't you secretly make a lot of money yourself?"
"With the kickbacks I gave you, even if you never work another day in your life, you wouldn't starve, would you?"
One of the voices belonged to Mike.
The other voice was clearly Dick's!
The faces of the reporters turned pale. Dick leaned against the table, sweating profusely, almost unable to stand!
"What is this? Who put it there? Change it! Turn it off!"
The sound was turned off, but then the big screen displayed images, one by one, all showing photos of Mike and Dick entering nightclubs!
"Mr. Adams! This is different from what you promised me! You said you would protect me!"
"I have protected you. If this hadn't been revealed, I wouldn't have exposed you yet. Mike, if you dare to go out and talk nonsense, I will make sure you can't bear the consequences!"
With the emergence of the photos and recordings, the evidence was conclusive!
Flashes filled the room, and Dick angrily shouted, "It's fake! It's all fake! It's not me in the recording at all! Someone is framing me!"
Just then, a loud boom sounded.
The doors of the banquet hall were pushed open, and two rows of men wearing suits and badges rushed in, standing in formation on both sides.
The sound of their footsteps in polished shoes echoed as they entered everyone's view, attracting everyone's attention.
Simon, with a stern expression, led two rows of investigators and walked forcefully toward Dick.
"The president of the Adams Group, Dick, now with solid testimonies and evidence, KnightSpear Group has officially filed charges against you for abuse of power, bribery, and corruption. Take him away!"
"Nonsense! I didn't do it! I didn't!"
Two investigators stepped forward and forcefully dragged the struggling Dick out.
All cameras focused on him, and the entire internet witnessed this dramatic scene. The situation had reversed, and public opinion was in an uproar!
[Unbelievable reversal! This press conference is more entertaining than a TV drama!]
[Turns out KnightSpear Group is the victim! This Dick is shameless, calling the thief a thief and causing KnightSpear Group to be unjustly criticized!]
[This Dick's character isn't worth a penny! He's so disgusting!]
"Amazing! Who leaked this evidence? It's even more timely than a fire truck!" Bart clapped excitedly. "This time, the Adams Group can no longer deceive people!"
"This is a trap," Edward said coldly, his thin lips slightly parted and his expression indifferent.
"Huh?"
"The KnightSpear Group predicted that Dick would shift all the blame onto Mike, so they found that journalist to ask sharp questions, pushing Dick into a corner and guiding him to use Mike as an excuse. Then they released evidence of their collusion, dealing them a fatal blow."
"You mean... that journalist was arranged by the KnightSpear Group?" Bart was shocked.
"It's highly likely, including this prosecutor, who was probably brought in by the KnightSpear Group as well."
Edward's face turned as cold as a bottomless abyss. While Dick hadn't pointed fingers at the KnightSpear Group, he didn't think it was necessary to make things so ugly. But when Dick began distorting the truth, Edward's last trace of mercy for the Adams Group vanished.
As Dick was taken away and the investigators dispersed, heading towards the exit, the camera turned to Simon, who had an upright and righteous look on his face, causing a small climax in the live broadcast.
"Wow! This prosecutor is too good-looking! He's exactly my type!"
"He's so handsome, and he's chosen to defend the law and justice instead of becoming a celebrity. I'm truly in love!"
Edward was shocked. He leaned forward and stared closely at Simon's face on the screen.
‘It’s him!’
The man he had clashed with at the bar and the hospital last time was this man! He had an intimate relationship with Lily and a face remarkably similar to Landon's!
‘Who is he?’
Edward took a screenshot and used the facial recognition app he developed to conduct a high-precision scan and search for Simon's identity. Ten minutes later, the results appeared.
"Mugden's prosecutor at the Department of Justice, Simon Taylor!"
