The midday sun blazed fiercely, but the scorching heat outside was nothing compared to the fire burning in Evelyn’s chest.
Her steps were steady as she marched toward the headquarters of Julian’s company. Her face was firm, her gaze sharp and laced with long-held fury.
Employees in the lobby turned to watch in confusion. They knew her. Evelyn—once the wife of their CEO. But this was not the gentle woman who had once stood beside Julian in building the company. This was a storm in human form.
Without a word, Evelyn stormed past the reception desk and headed straight for Julian’s office. The panicked secretary jumped up, trying to stop her.
“Ma’am, you can’t just—”
“I’ve been silent for too long,” Evelyn cut her off sharply. “It’s time I spoke.”
The door to Julian’s office slammed open
