Chapter 427 This Is What Apology Means
"Four million dollars? She sure didn't skimp on buying herself a burial plot," Eric raised an eyebrow, unable to suppress his mockery.
"This must be the hush money and escape fee Lloyd demanded from her." Edward's eyes were cold as he sneered.
"But what surprises me more is that Tiffany could casually come up with four million dollars, and it was transferred from a bank account in Routiland!" Bart was astonished.
"As far as I know, Tiffany has some shares in the Wellington Group. She saves her annual dividends, so it's not unreasonable that she has more than four million dollars by now," Evelyn pressed her delicate chin with her fingertips, frowning in thought.
Edward looked at her intently, "Tiffany has a lot of money, but every penny is under Patrick's control. Her account in the Wellington Group is completely transparent. Patrick does this as a form of control over her."
"So, the deposit in the Routiland bank must be her secret fund, unknown to Patrick."
"Moreover, the source of this money is unclear. I've always had evidence that Tiffany uses Debra's EV boutique to curry favor with the powerful, engage in bribery, and launder money. But no matter how hard they work, it's difficult to earn four million dollars from that EV boutique."
"If you have evidence, why don't you take them down?" Evelyn twisted her waist to face him, a hint of resentment in her frown.
Edward's fingers released her hair, his palm quietly covering her waist.
The movement was so gentle that Evelyn didn't notice.
But it made Eric and Bart stare in frustration, their gums aching from clenching their teeth!
"First of all, EV boutique can't bring Tiffany and Debra down completely. Secondly, Patrick would go to great lengths to protect them. If I acted rashly, it would indirectly harm the Wellington Group, causing stock price fluctuations and incalculable losses for the company."
Evelyn nodded slowly, understanding his situation at the time.
Patrick didn't have just one son. In the eyes of outsiders, Edward was an illegitimate child who had risen to power, while Patrick had a legitimate eldest son, Caleb.
She knew it wasn't easy for Edward to become the CEO, and she knew how cautious he had been over the years.
If he lost his power in the Wellington Group, he would be at the mercy of others. For Amanda's sake, he had to fight for his place.
Thinking of the tragically deceased Amanda, Edward was overwhelmed with pain, his breathing becoming heavy. "At that time, I didn't know that Tiffany was the culprit behind my mother's death. So, after weighing the options, I chose not to expose this matter for the time being."
"Evelyn, you must think I'm very cowardly and useless, right?"
"Indeed, I also think I'm a complete failure, utterly foolish."
Eric and Bart were shocked by his words.
Evelyn's heart ached at Edward's desolate and lonely gaze.
Her eyes reddened slightly, wanting to reach out to comfort him, but her awkward and twisted heart held her back. She only said softly, "It's not your fault. You were still young then, how could you know how sinister human nature can be?"
"It's not too late for revenge now."
Edward looked up in astonishment, meeting her determined and shining eyes.
If Eric and Bart weren't here, he would have wanted to hold her tightly, kiss her passionately, and make love to her.
"And you were right about one thing: the evidence you have now can't do much to Tiffany and Debra. Patrick will go to great lengths to protect them. Even if Tiffany goes to prison, she won't be sentenced for long. Patrick will find top-notch lawyers like Gordon to help her get off. She might be out in three to five years."
"So we must make sure Tiffany is convicted of multiple crimes and stays in prison forever!" Bart stood up in a rage.
"That's not enough."
Evelyn and Edward said in unison, "An eye for an eye, she must get the death penalty!"
"Yes! The death penalty!" Bart nodded repeatedly, his face full of anger.
"Seriously, what does Patrick see in Tiffany? She has no humanity, no beauty! Byron was so wise, how did he have such a blind son?" Eric was so angry that his fists clenched, his eyes blazing. "What will it take for your dad to completely give up on Tiffany?"
"Unless Patrick finds out Tiffany cheated on him and has an illegitimate child outside." Bart casually replied, "For a man as high and mighty as Patrick, the most important thing is his reputation. If he finds out his bedmate betrayed him, he definitely won't protect Tiffany anymore! What kind of man could tolerate such a thing!""Yes, she cheated, and not just once." Evelyn's beautiful eyes narrowed coldly.
The three men were shocked.
"I know she had an affair with Trevor. Who else?" Edward stared intently at Evelyn.
"Remember the recording we heard at the police station, where Tiffany mentioned Percy?"
Edward saw a sly glint in Evelyn's eyes and immediately realized, "He's someone you planted by Tiffany's side?"
"Yes, you're sharp."
Evelyn rarely praised him, making Edward blush. "He was a student sponsored by the KnightSpear Group. I knew him when I was in school. He was willing to join our revenge team out of gratitude."
Edward's alarm bells rang, and he asked in a deep voice, "He's a man?"
"Edward, are you deaf? Tiffany's affair partner couldn't be a woman, right?" Eric raised an eyebrow, thinking Edward was somewhat foolish in love.
Edward's expression turned sour.
"What? Are you jealous?" Eric knew him too well and couldn't help teasing him, "It's okay to be jealous. The guy is a doctor, has a good job, and must be a top student to be sponsored by the KnightSpear Group. If Tiffany liked him, he must be good-looking. Older women love younger men, and Percy might be younger and more energetic than you."
Edward took a deep breath, his gaze like a knife flying to Eric's annoying face.
"If Percy pursued Evelyn, she might consider it. Right, Evelyn?"
Evelyn smiled and nodded, "I might consider it."
Edward's eyes turned red with anger!
"So, Mrs. Wellington, did you plan for Percy to mess around with Tiffany?" Bart asked in surprise.
"Not just that."
Evelyn shook her finger, "Tiffany also got addicted to drugs."
The three men were puzzled.
"She injects a banned substance, usually used for clinical anesthesia. But many elites and celebrities secretly get it injected."
"Over time, it creates a strong dependency. If the dosage is too high, it can cause mental confusion, loss of control, and even incontinence." Evelyn's eyes gleamed with cold light.
She remembered the suffering Joyce endured because of Tiffany's schemes, her eyes reddening as she clenched her fists.
'Tiffany, how can you atone for your sins?'
'You must suffer a thousand times more than those you hurt to atone!'
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