Evelyn patted Zane and invited him to witness the drama.
Indeed, like attracts like, and those who could peacefully coexist with Mia were sure to be skilled actors. Seeing Evelyn remaining silent, Layla continued.
“For the past two months, Mia has been dedicated to practicing hard in order to get ‘The Last Man’. But now… We won’t snatch it. As long as Miss Taylor can lend us ‘The Last Man’ for a few days, it will be enough.”
Lend? For a few days?
The massive fans of ‘The Last Man’ were eagerly awaiting news about which company it would end up in. Even though it currently belonged to her, what would happen after it was borrowed? In the following days, the surge in popularity would undoubtedly benefit Mia’s company…
Mia’s two cosplay performances today also garnered a wave of positive reactions from the audience. Even those who witnessed Mia fainting began to feel a sense of sympathy.
“It’s just borrowing for a few days; the item will eventually be yours again. After all, she is your biological sister.”
“Mia looked so pale when she fainted just now, and it seemed pitiful.”
“Support the borrowing…”
The power of public opinion was evident. If Evelyn dared not to lend it, she would undoubtedly face severe criticism. Under Layla’s confident gaze, Evelyn slowly extended her hand.
“Can I borrow your phone for a moment?” Evelyn requested.
Layla frowned, unsure of what Evelyn intended to do but still handed her the phone.
Evelyn took a photo of ‘The Last Man’ and then returned the phone to Layla.
“What are you trying to imply?” Layla subconsciously widened her eyes.
Evelyn lowered her gaze. “Isn’t it obvious enough?”
“Since my ‘good’ sister is unwell, she should be properly cared for in the hospital. With ‘The Last Man’ gaining popularity, moving it there might cause chaos Do you want the hospital to turn chaotic? So, take a look at the photos. They are close-ups, very high definition..”
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly felt that she made a lot of sense and nodded in agreement.
Layla clenched her fists, and said, “We will take Mia back to the villa for recuperation.”
“Am I not making it clear enough? Or does Miss Reid have comprehension issues?” Evelyn’s eyes turned cold, and she smiled. “I mean, I, won’t, lend it.”
Layla was surprised by Evelyn’s public refusal. Her face paled, “After all, she is your biological sister.”
“Can’t she survive without seeing the model?” Evelyn sneered, “From what I observed today, the upbringing of the Reid family is just so-so.”
“Under the influence of such a massive family, do you really not understand the significance of ‘The Last Man’? Wanting to piggyback on it but presenting it so self-righteously-Zane, what do you call this behavior?”
Zane, with a smug expression, chimed in, “Being a harlot and still insisting on maintaining a virtuous image.”
Although this statement was harsh, after listening to Evelyn’s analysis, everyone felt that it made perfect sense.
The people who were just supporting Mia and Layla a moment ago now shamefully retreated to the back. A mix of cold, disdainful, scornful, and disgusted looks converged on Layla and Yulianna.
Layla, with her princess-like arrogance, turned around and left. Yulianna glanced at ‘The Last Man’ and intentionally stumbled, trying to collide with it.
Evelyn timely intervened, stopping her. “Its current market value is worth tens of millions. Are you sure you have the capability to compensate for that?”
Yulianna glared at Evelyn but had to back down. Without Layla’s family background and even inferior to Mia, she couldn’t afford the consequences.
“I… I just lost my balance…” Yulianna stammered.
Evelyn suddenly let go to adjust her clothes. Yulianna, who hadn’t stabilized herself yet, fell to the ground without any reservation due to the inertia.
“Sorry, I slipped my hand.”
Evelyn glanced indifferently at her, gesturing for Zane to secure ‘The Last Man’ and left.
The company’s reputation would skyrocket after today, and new projects would follow. She needed to quickly take control of the employees. Only by becoming the true master of that territory could she have a chance to uncover the potential conflicts and enemies within the research institute.
On the way back, Evelyn’s phone suddenly rang. It was David.
“Hello?”
“Madam, where are you? Boss is going crazy looking for you.”
Although Henry couldn’t resist her requests, his bottom line was clear: she couldn’t lie to him.
She hadn’t had a chance to explain to Henry about taking the position as the director of a company under the research institute. How would Henry react in his anger? If he finds out that she deceived him, what would he think?
Evelyn urged the driver to rush back to the original company at the fastest speed.
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