Chapter 132
Evelyn’s POV
Eric’s enthusiasm was infectious as he continued. “Of course they have medical licenses—they have the highest level of international medical certification! Do you know Evelink Biosciences? It’s the most elite medical research facility on the planet, where even billionaires can barely get appointments. And it’s hers! All hers p>
“Last year’s regional pandemic? Her lab developed the vaccine that saved millions of lives,” he added passionately. “Someone like her being a homewrecker? That’s ridiculous! I’d rather become her side piece if she’d have me p>
Eric Sullivan was the first musician to reach 100 million followers on social media, and here he was, gushing over me like a teenager.
Another connection request popped up at the bottom of the screen, which the tech guy accepted without hesitation.
An elderly gentleman appeared, looking slightly confused by the technology. “Are we live?” he asked someone off-camera.
After getting the thumbs up, he smiled warmly at the camera. “Hello, I’m William Green, Broadway performer. I can confirm that Ms. Blackwell is truly a person of exceptional character and integrity. Last year, my vocal cords gave out completely. I saw specialists worldwide without success. It was Evelink Biosciences that gave me my voice back p>
Eric seemed to have opened the floodgates. One after another, people who had gotten help from my laboratory connected to the livestream—each one a big name who rarely made public appearances.
Each spoke briefly before signing off, leaving the chat stunned.
I hadn’t expected so many people to speak up for me. A warm feeling spread through my chest as I read some of the comments:
[No way, I just saw my boss on this livestream p>
[Never thought I’d be in the same broadcast as my idol p>
[With a lab that impressive, she’s not just a beautiful woman—she’s a total powerhouse p>
Liri collapsed into her chair, staring blankly at the livestream that had completely turned against her.
But I noticed something shift in her eyes. She wasn’t giving up. The hatred as she stared at me became more intense, more focused as if she had another card to play.
I knew she was thinking about her friend Clara. Whatever Clara had told her was fueling that look of pure rage.
I faced the now-massive livestream with a cold expression. “The internet doesn’t exist outside the law. Everyone needs to own their words p>
“My legal team is already collecting evidence,” I continued steadily. “Anyone who has joined in spreading these baseless accusations against me will face consequences. Every. Single. One p>
I smiled slightly, which only made my next words more chilling. “Pro tip: deleting your accounts now won’t save you p>
Some viewers started backpedaling with apologetic comments:
[Come on, you don’t really need to go after us. Many of us are just college kids, we’re young and didn’t know better. You haven’t really been hurt by some online criticism p>
[Women should be more forgiving. You’ll never find a decent guy acting like this p>
I could tell these comments likely came from people who had previously attacked me.
I focused directly on the camera. “If I stab you and then pay for your funeral, would that make it okay p>
The chat went silent.
While everyone was distracted by the drama, Liri made her escape. I gave my security a subtle signal to follow her. She might be running now, but this wasn’t over.
The livestream drama was over in just a few hours, putting an end to the week-long mess. I handed everything over to my legal team to handle. Anyone who had participated in the online attacks would face consequences, whether they were college students or not. Actions have consequences.
The fact that my connection to Evelink Biosciences came out was unexpected, but it wasn’t necessarily bad news. At least securing investment for our branch laboratories in Ravenshade would be way easier now. Thankfully, they only revealed my connection to the lab, not that I was actually Dr. Blake.
Leon and I went upstairs to the executive office to wrap up our deal. Once inside, Leon’s normally confident attitude softened.
“Evelyn, I owe you an apology,” he said, his voice quiet and sincere. “I should have handled this whole thing better. The rumors, the press… I was totally unprepared p>
I waved it off. “It’s fine. What matters now is our business relationship moving forward, Alpha Leon p>
Leon’s face fell slightly at my formal tone. “You don’t have to be so distant. Please don’t be mad at me.” He hesitated before adding, “Just call me Leon like before p>
I didn’t take the bait, focusing on signing the contract instead. Setting up a research facility in Ravenshade would let me keep an eye on the twins while also ensuring that if Alexis got sick again, we wouldn’t need to rush back to Viremont.
My children were my priority now—nothing else mattered.
As we left the building, I glanced back at the corner of the hallway. A chill ran down my spine. That feeling of being watched had returned, stronger than before.
Someone was following me. I was sure of it.
The day after the livestream incident, I decided to look into more secure schools for Rowan and Rhys. Given recent events, their safety had become my top priority.
I was in my study reviewing potential schools when my housekeeper knocked on the door.
“Ms. Blackwell? The boys’ grandma is here to see them p>
My head snapped up. Diana Wolfe? Of all the people who might show up after yesterday’s drama, Calvin’s mother was the last person I expected.
When I had married Calvin and become Luna of the Bloodbane Pack, Diana had never missed an opportunity to remind me that as a wolfless Omega, I had no business interfering in pack affairs. She had handled all the Luna duties herself, never allowing me to step into the role that should have been mine.
I had always maintained a respectful distance with her, which she had taken as submission. Even now, she clearly thought I was the same pushover from years ago, ready to comply with her every demand.
“Please have Mrs. Wolfe wait in the front parlor,” I told my housekeeper.
Since more people had been visiting lately, I’d had a separate reception area set up near the entrance to protect Alexis from strangers and to maintain some distance between my personal and public lives.
I quickly sent a message to Jackson, asking him to send me information about Diana’s recent activities and business dealings. By the time I walked into the parlor, I understood exactly why she had come.