Rumors ran rampant in the shadows.
But Evelyn Clayton seemed unaffected as if she hadn’t heard anything, fully immersed in her work.
However, no matter where she went, there was always a person tailing her like an accessory.
Unable to get rid of him, Evelyn simply ignored his presence and headed to the nearest mall for research after leaving the company.
As soon as she entered the mall, she spotted two familiar figures.
James Grant frowned and shook off Clara Yates’ hand.
Clara wasn’t discouraged and clung on tightly like an octopus.
The two tangled in public, refusing to stop.
Seeing this scene, Evelyn Clayton furrowed her brows, a sense of depression spreading in her heart.
Clara Yates was wearing a light-colored dress today, resembling her sister a bit.
"James, my sister has no intention of marrying you. All she cares about is the company and her work. Can you talk to your dad about switching your fiancée to me? You know how I feel about you."
Just the thought of James Grant becoming her brother-in-law made her heart ache.
After days of careful consideration, she approached James directly.
As daughters of the Yates Family, as long as James suggested the change, the Grant Family and Yates Family wouldn’t have any issues.
James Grant forcibly pulled his arm away, his voice icy and alarming.
"Clara Yates, act normally!"
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A trace of hurt flashed in Clara’s eyes. "You know I like you. Since you can’t resist the engagement, why not switch the candidate to me?"
James’ expression turned even darker.
This woman was simply unreasonable.
But mindful of the public setting, he maintained a gentlemanly demeanor and refrained from speaking harsher words,
When he turned around, he saw Evelyn Clayton’s eyes watching with a hint of amusement.
No idea how long Evelyn had been standing there or how much she heard, a flicker of panic crossed James’ heart.
But Evelyn didn’t say a word and turned to leave.
Clara, of course, noticed Evelyn too.
Her face immediately turned as dark as the bottom of a pot, her expression somewhat twisted.
Yet in the next moment, she saw Matthew Sullivan standing beside Evelyn, and the dark clouds on her face cleared, revealing a sly smile.
"James, you once argued with Uncle Grant over her at the party, but she doesn’t even care about you. You’re about to become my sister’s husband, and that woman is about to become your sister-in-law. I really pity you."
James stared coldly, causing Clara to shudder.
But she remained defiant, raising her chin to suppress her fear.
"Did I say anything wrong? Look at them strolling together, quite affectionate. A fickle woman like her isn’t worthy of being with you!"
Upon hearing this, James’ expression turned extremely grim.
He, with a frosty face, reached out and grabbed Clara’s wrist: "Who do you think you are to talk about her like that?"
"You’re truly a fool, always being manipulated by her! She’s pitting you brothers against each other. Clearly, she’s trying to have the best of both worlds."
Clara spoke more fervently as she went on.
She wanted to trample Evelyn underfoot in front of James, reducing her to nothing.
James’ anger burned more intensely in his eyes.
Though he knew this woman was trying to sow discord, he had to admit that a tiny part of his heart wavered.
"I know you won’t believe me right now, but I’ll make sure you see clearly what kind of woman Evelyn Clayton really is!"
Clara smiled brilliantly.
She felt as though she was shining, ready to rescue James from the depths of the abyss.
James turned slightly, unwilling to waste another word with her.