Chapter 559

Evelyn Ross couldn't quite articulate her own feelings at this moment.

Perhaps it was like a drowning person grasping for the last straw.

The Castillo family sought neither power nor money, leaving her feeling at a loss for where to begin.

Now that she had finally discovered Old Mr. Castillo's weakness, she had to try.

Alexander Vance stood up with her.

"I'll go with you."

Evelyn nodded.

Just as they were about to leave, her phone vibrated.

A message from Anthony Castillo appeared: [I'm going for a fitting now. My engagement party is tomorrow. I invite you both to attend. We can talk then.]

Evelyn stared at the screen for a few seconds.

She sensed a certain coolness in Anthony's tone.

It felt like he was deliberately keeping his distance.

Upon reflection, she understood.

Tomorrow's engagement party between Anthony and Nicole Sterling was inevitable.

Nicole was her adversary.

Anthony, at the very least, had to show respect to his fiancée.

Evelyn pressed her lips together.

She knew if she didn't find a solution soon, the Castillo family as an ally would completely side with Nicole.

She replied: [Alright, I'll definitely be there tomorrow.]

Putting down her phone, she felt deeply troubled.

Seeing her expression, Alexander spoke up. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Don't worry."

Evelyn nodded.

"I'm going to take a shower."

Alexander watched her walk into the bathroom. After a moment of silence, he stepped out onto the balcony.

He dialed Thomas Watson's number.

Thomas, who had just fallen asleep, answered groggily. "Boss? What's up so late?"

"Have our forces in F国 prepare. If necessary, pull people from DNY over there."

Thomas was instantly alert. "What do you need us to do? Another mission?"

Alexander's voice was calm. "Investigate all the Castillo family's assets. Be ready to seize them at a moment's notice. To replace them."

Thomas was stunned. "Boss, are you crazy? We looked into the Castillos before. They're F国's noble royalty. You want to replace them? That's impossible! Unless we move all our overseas assets there!"

Alexander lowered his gaze.

Yes.

The Castillo family presented themselves as a prominent overseas Chinese family. Only deeper investigation revealed they were F国 nobility.

The current King of F国 was Anthony Castillo's own uncle.

The Castillos lacked neither money nor power.

This was precisely why Evelyn had been unable to secure a partnership with Old Mr. Castillo.

They simply looked down on ordinary families.

Not just Evelyn, even if the entire Sterling Family went to negotiate, their status would fall short.

But...

Alexander raised his head, his gaze resolute.

"She chose me. I have to pave the way for her. I can't let her struggle."

Evelyn had chosen him without hesitation.

So, he had to help solve the problem with the Castillo family.

Since the Castillo family was determined to ally with Nicole Sterling through marriage, then he might as well go all the way and replace the Castillo family outright.

So what if Nicole married into the Castillo family?

If the entire Castillo family's power became his, it would be Evelyn's.

Thomas said, "Boss, we've been building our overseas network for ten years for that specific purpose. If we target the Castillos now, we risk losing everything we've worked for. You..."

Alexander cut him off. "I built it once. I can build it again. I can wait another ten years. But Evelyn can't wait."

He could feel it. If they didn't rescue Sophia Ashcroft soon, Evelyn might break.

She appeared calm every day, but each time Sophia was mentioned, her desperation grew more intense.

Thomas paused, then asked helplessly, "You're sure about this?"

"I'm sure."

"Alright."

Thomas replied directly. "We follow your orders, Boss. Besides, for Mrs. Vance, it's definitely worth it."

Hanging up, Alexander looked toward the bathroom.

He could vaguely see the silhouette of a graceful figure inside.

His eyes grew deep and thoughtful.

From the moment Old Mr. Castillo gave Evelyn the choice and she chose him without hesitation, he knew he hadn't loved the wrong person.

He would never let Evelyn fall into a difficult situation.

He would absolutely help her complete the task set by the Sterling Family and rescue her mother with her.

When Evelyn stepped out of the bathroom, she saw Alexander standing there, watching her intently.

She looked down at herself.

Fresh from the shower, she was still damp, wrapped in a towel, drying her hair. Her shoulders and a section of her calf were exposed.

Nothing particularly special.

What was he looking at?

Did she still have shampoo in her hair?

Just as Evelyn began to doubt herself, Alexander suddenly stepped forward and pulled her into a tight embrace.

Evelyn was slightly taken aback.

"What's wrong?"

"Evelyn, remember this. No matter what happens, you have me."

Evelyn's anxious heart calmed a little at his words.

After sensing Anthony's changed attitude and realizing there was no room for negotiation with Old Mr. Castillo, she had indeed been very anxious.

She feared for her mother's safety.

Even while showering, her mind had been racing, trying to figure out how to keep her mother safe, how to disrupt tomorrow's engagement party.

But when Alexander spoke those words, a sudden sense of peace washed over her.

Whatever storm or beast tomorrow brought, she would deal with it then.

Thinking this, the heavy weight pressing on her heart seemed to lighten.

She wrapped her arms around Alexander and kissed him.

Alexander held her waist tightly, deepening the kiss.

Kissing, they tumbled onto the bed.

After a wave of passion, Alexander suddenly realized something.

"I haven't showered yet."

Evelyn nudged him. "Then go quickly..."

But Alexander suddenly picked her up. "It's so hot. You must be sweaty too. Let's shower together..."

He carried Evelyn toward the bathroom.

Upon entering, he noticed a double massage bathtub.

He smiled slightly. "Father-in-law arranged things quite thoroughly."

Evelyn: "..."

Evelyn had thought this night would be sleepless.

But unexpectedly, the exertion with Alexander drained her energy, and she fell into a deep, heavy sleep.

She didn't wake until the next day. Glancing at the time, it was already 11 AM.

She sat up and saw Alexander, looking thoroughly satisfied, sitting on the room's sofa, handling matters.

His casual demeanor gave no hint of the decisive, commanding orders he had just issued online.

He spoke gently. "Evelyn, get up and get ready. We need to prepare to attend their engagement party."