Chapter 270 Infidelity
Only then did Evelyn snap out of her daze.
She said to Olivia excitedly, unable to contain herself, "That's because I made a huge discovery!"
After telling those people off earlier, her attention had been drawn to Sophia's dress.
That fabric looked incredibly familiar - exactly the same as what the woman in that private room was wearing not long ago!
At the time, the woman in the room had been keeping her voice down, so Evelyn hadn't recognized it immediately.
But the more she thought about it afterward, the more she realized that voice belonged to Sophia!
Evelyn added, "I'm absolutely sure I'm not mistaken! Remember what I told you about the conversation I overheard?
That woman came out to have an affair during a meal break. And look, Michael is here too. The voice, identity, and clothes all match up."
Hearing this, Olivia looked equally shocked, "Are you saying Sophia is having an affair?"
Olivia's first reaction was disbelief.
Because that woman Sophia had schemed so hard to get close to Michael and steal him away.
Now that she'd finally gotten together with Michael, why would she cheat on him?
Evelyn replied, "Why not? Didn't that woman marry someone else back then?
If she loved Michael so much, shouldn't she have stayed devoted to him?
If you ask me, Sophia is clearly not the faithful type.
When she left Michael years ago, who knows what other secrets there were."
Olivia thought that made sense too.
But if this was true, it was just too ridiculous.
Michael had done everything for that woman - abandoned his wife and daughter, even disregarded the Johnson Group's reputation.
And Sophia turned around and betrayed him?
Evelyn tugged at Olivia's sleeve and said, "Olivia, your reaction at dinner tonight was off too. Did you also think Sophia couldn't possibly be pregnant?"
Olivia hesitated for two seconds before nodding, "I did think that, because Michael's physical condition doesn't allow it. If he's still treating his leg, there's no way he could get Sophia pregnant in the short term."
She explained the reasons to Evelyn.
After finishing, the two suddenly looked at each other and fell silent at the same time.
"By the count, Sophia got pregnant over a month ago. That was right after Lyle got caught. Before that, I remember Michael had Lyle treating him.
His leg couldn't have been in good shape - at the very least, he can't stop taking medication right now."
Under these circumstances, the chances of Sophia getting pregnant with Michael's child were practically zero.
This so-called pregnancy was really questionable!
Evelyn immediately gloated, "If this is true, it's karma!
Amelia was so smug earlier. If she finds out she's treating someone else's child as her own grandchild, she'll be crazy!"
Olivia nodded at the thought of that scene. "It really is karma."
She didn't want to get involved in Sophia and Michael's affairs. After all, none of it had anything to do with her.
She just wanted to stay away from the Johnson family.
After Evelyn dropped Olivia off at home, the thought floating in her mind didn't fade.
That scumbag couple had bullied her friend so much. Now that she'd finally caught Sophia's secret, how could she let it go so easily?
With that thought, Evelyn immediately took out her phone and made a long-distance call, "Alfonso, help me look into something."
The person on the other end, Alfonso Thomas, seemed to still be busy. After hearing Evelyn's words, he didn't refuse outright. His deep voice said, "Go ahead."
Evelyn knew her brother was usually very busy, so she didn't dare take up too much of his time.
She immediately told him, "Help me look into someone. Her name is Sophia. She just came back from abroad about half a year ago."
Evelyn quickly filled Alfonso in on Sophia's situation.
After listening, Alfonso didn't agree right away, but he didn't refuse either. "This is simple. I can help you look into it, but you have to agree to one condition first."
Hearing this, Evelyn instinctively became wary, "What do you want me to do?"
Alfonso didn't beat around the bush, "Go oversee the Harmony City branch. You've had enough fun out there. It's time to take on your family responsibilities."
"I knew it..." Evelyn muttered in dissatisfaction.
"You don't want to?" Alfonso's tone carried a hint of threat.
Evelyn pouted and said, "No, I don't. I'm doing fine in Emerald City. Why would you send me to Harmony City? You know perfectly well all my friends are here.
Besides, the Harmony City branch doesn't absolutely need me there. Don't they have someone managing it?"
Based on her understanding of her family, Evelyn couldn't help but suspect, "Is there some scheme behind this arrangement of yours?"
Alfonso calmly replied, "You're overthinking it. What scheme could there be in sending you to your own family company?
I'm asking you to go because the manager at the Harmony City branch is too capable. I'm planning to transfer them to headquarters, so I'm sending you there.
If I had someone suitable on hand right now, it wouldn't be your turn to mess up the company."
"Hey, what do you mean by that? If you don't trust me, why are you sending me there?" Evelyn protested, ready to argue with him.
But Alfonso wasn't that free.
He said directly over the phone, "Cut the crap. I'm giving you time to prepare yourself and go handle the handover. If you won't cooperate, then don't expect me to help you with anything."
Evelyn was about to fire back defiantly when Alfonso, as if predicting what she was going to say, cut her off first, "Of course, if you want to ask someone else to help you investigate, you can try, but I'll definitely find a way to block it."
Evelyn was furious.
Was Alfonso even her real brother?
Always bullying her!
Alfonso continued threatening over the phone, "I'll also freeze your cards and take back all the houses you're living in.
And don't say you'll just earn money on your own. I'll pressure the executives at the company you're working for now, and you'll get your termination notice tomorrow."
"Alfonso! You jerk!" Evelyn was so angry she was grinding her teeth.
Alfonso said calmly, "Anyway, you have two choices: one, go to Harmony City; two, go abroad!"
Evelyn knew perfectly well that Alfonso would do exactly what he said.
This guy was absolutely ruthless.
She couldn't help but regret making this phone call in the first place.
She didn't want to let Alfonso have his way, so she hung up for now.
But he wouldn't let her off.
Alfonso sent her a message: [I'll give you a month to think about it.]
Evelyn ignored it completely.
She didn't believe she'd actually starve!
Meanwhile, after returning from Harmony City, Olivia threw herself into her work at the research institute.
She occasionally contacted Rodolfo to check on his situation.