Chapter 714

Evelyn's command sent her team into immediate action. Two burly men pinned Victor Langley down as he struggled violently.

The rest moved with military precision, confiscating multiple ledger boxes from beneath Victor's desk.

Victor's eyes bulged in disbelief. Is this bitch robbing me in broad daylight?

The entire operation took under five minutes. Bennett approached with a silent nod. Evelyn flicked her wrist, signaling the bodyguard to release Victor's gagged mouth.

Gasping for air, Victor seethed. "You—"

Evelyn smiled sweetly. "Our audit was authorized by the regulators. Take it up with them if you and Mr. Sinclair have complaints. Or call the police—I dare you."

She knew corrupt snakes like him wouldn't risk involving law enforcement.

A few strategic pushes, and they'd crack within days. The audit would be completed ahead of schedule.

Honestly, Nathan's concern was unnecessary. From the moment Evelyn took charge, she'd mapped every dirty secret in this operation.

Better to strike first than play defense.

Who was the real predator here?

Her polished smile vanished as she turned, stalking out in razor-sharp stilettos. Her team retreated like shadows.

Victor's face twisted. He scrambled for his phone, dialing Lawrence Sinclair, CEO of Zenith Corp, with trembling fingers.

His panicked report was met with three seconds of silence before Lawrence exploded. "You incompetent fool! Can't even handle one woman or protect basic paperwork? Enjoy prison!"

Victor paled. "S-Sir, what do we do?"

"Get those ledgers back! At any cost!"

They'd danced on the edge of legality for years, growing bolder with each unchecked crime. Once addicted to lawlessness, there was no going back.

Inside the armored car, Evelyn flipped through a ledger, her lips curling in disgust.

"No wonder Victor fought us. These violations would bury him for life."

Bennett tensed. "We should stay alert—"

The car lurched to a violent stop.

The driver stammered, "Ms. Sinclair—blockade ahead. They're surrounding us."

Evelyn's gaze snapped to the windows. Vehicles boxed them in from all sides—no advance, no retreat.

Her expression darkened. "Victor works fast."

Bennett's jaw clenched. "We're outnumbered."

They'd brought twelve elite bodyguards. The enemy had at least twenty. While her team could hold their own in a fight, this was Zenith Corp's turf. Reinforcements would swarm them.

Through the window, Evelyn assessed the disorganized mob.

Now she understood why this acquisition had been so contentious.

Victor swaggered forward, flanked by thugs, laughing like a hyena.

With this many hired muscle, how could he fear her small entourage?

"Scared yet, Ms. Sinclair?"

Bennett moved to call backup. Evelyn stopped him with a raised hand.

Too late.