Chapter 69
Without Soren’s orders, Macy wouldn’t have dared treat her this way.
Evangeline didn’t insist on going inside. Instead, she explained again, “I won’t come in, but I left a few things in the house. Could you please bring them out for me?”
She described to Macy where her belongings were.
There were also a few potted plants left in the bedroom.
As soon as Evangeline finished, Macy replied offhandedly, “Oh, that bedroom belongs to Miss Yates now. I can’t just walk in–I’ll need to get her permission first. If she agrees, then I can go in.”
Evangeline nodded, unfazed. She’d already prepared herself for this, so Macy’s words didn’t sting.
Seeing Evangeline had no objections, Macy stepped aside to make a phone call.
Watching Macy lower her voice, speaking with uncharacteristic deference, Evangeline recalled how Macy used to slip into her room, trying on her clothes without ever asking. Not once had she bothered to check with her.
But now, with Poppy in her place, Macy was suddenly all respect and proper etiquette.
Macy always knew how to play to the powerful.
From her attitude, it was clear just how much Soren indulged Poppy.
Soon, Macy ended the call and reverted to her usual cold tone. “Wait here. I’ll your things.”
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Evangeline lingered by the front door.
It wasn’t long before Macy returned from the house, shoving a pile of items into Evangeline’s arms.
“These are all I could find. Anything else was probably just junk–Miss Yates must have thrown it out for you.”
She said it with a smug look, as if expecting Evangeline to be upset, to regret moving out, or to feel a pang of loss.
But even after hearing her things had been tossed, Evangeline’s expression remained calm. She quickly checked her belongings, then turned and walked toward a car parked nearby.
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A tall, handsome man got out and took the things from her arms.
Watching this, Macy suddenly seemed to understand.
No wonder Evangeline wasn’t angry–she’d already found someone else.
Affairs among the wealthy were nothing new, but in all these years, Macy had never seen Evangeline’s name tangled up with any other man’s, let alone bringing one to the house.
Still, Macy had no intention of telling anyone about this.
She was just a housekeeper; it made no difference to her who Soren’s wife was or who lived at the estate. There was no need to meddle or try to push Soren and Evangeline into a divorce.
Honestly, she actually preferred when Evangeline was living here.
She didn’t think much of Evangeline, but the woman was gentle and always did the housework, which made Macy’s own life so much easier.
What a shame, she thought. Evangeline was just too naive.
If she hadn’t insisted on leaving, she wouldn’t have ended up like this.
As the car slowly pulled away, Macy shook her head with a hint of regret.
Back in the car, Evangeline resumed reading the documents she hadn’t managed to finish last night.
Glenn glanced over at her.
He’d seen how Macy treated her, but now it seemed she hadn’t been affected at all.
After a moment’s thought, Glenn said, “Fawkes Enterprises just called. They’re offering to partner with UME and provide funding.”
Evangeline’s hand paused mid–page.
Glenn went on, “You’re back as a partner now, so I wanted to get your opinion.”
Evangeline set the documents on her lap and looked up at him. “I’ve already looked into UME’s situation. Their overseas funding has been cut off. From a business perspective, it makes sense to accept–the investment would secure UME’s future and keep things stable. But personally…”
She pressed her lips together. “I don’t want to say yes.”
