Chapter thirty five.
Evelyn's POV.
I couldn't believe what Alex had said. If my dad had pressed charges against his family for money laundering and drugs, it meant they were guilty.
I couldn't defend someone who had committed such crimes. That would make me no better than Ethan and Olivia.
Moreover, my dad had brought the charges, and Alex was expecting me to call him a liar. That was something I couldn't do.
I slammed my hands against the wall, cursing my own stupidity. "Damn it!" I exclaimed, wincing in pain. Defending Alex would ruin my law firm's reputation - too much was at stake.
I had to get out. Taking a deep breath, I headed to the window. The second-floor drop was risky, but I didn't care. Staying with Alex was already a nightmare.
I closed my eyes, feeling a wave of desp
