---- Chapter 15 Under the evaluation report lay the photos from the past three years when Ryann was abroad. In those photos, she appeared alluring and seductive, nestled against different guys in intimate poses. Her expressions were dreamy. He widened his eyes and couldn't believe that was Ryann. But as each page fluttered to the floor, more evidence revealed the shameless life she had led during those years. The final photo showed her being violently beaten by several women. Jake finally realized that he had been deceived by Ryann. He picked up his phone with his trembling hand. "Get in touch with those women whom Eva had brought in to testify against Ryann for bullying them. | need to meet them and want to ask them some questions." Jake let out a laugh filled with bitterness and regret. It was only then that he understood Eva's words about him and Ryann living a happy life forever. It was not a blessing but a curse. ---- Those women were quickly brought before Jake. His assistant explained to Jake, saying, "They have been working at the auction house under Eva's arrangement." Jake was stunned and remained silent for a long moment. His assistant asked the women to recount the bullying incidents involving Ryann. Their gazes at Jake were complex, filled with fear, awe, and disdain. Yet they recounted the events truthfully, and Jake was astonished to find that their stories were exactly the same as what they had said years ago. The only difference was that back then, they trembled and teared up when they spoke. Now, they seemed more composed and angrier. They seemed to be angry at themselves in the past for not being brave enough to fight back. "| attempted suicide many times. Even when Eva found me, | was still hiding at home, a cowardly recluse. | was afraid to step outside or talk to anyone," one of them said "Eva told me to wait for her. She promised she would help me. Later, she set up a free campus bullying rescue club. We worked together and helped thousands of bullied children. Later, she founded Eva Auction House and channeled more funds to help children who were bullied." ---- Jake felt utterly helpless. The truth had always been right in front of him, but he had chosen to ignore it. He recalled Eva saying he was blind, and he realized she was right. He weakly waved his hand and dismissed everyone. The room soon echoed with the soft rustle of retreating footsteps. Some of them murmured, "How could anyone not love Eva, as she is so compassionate and selfless? How could he bear to hurt her?" The door closed, and Jake's vision was blurred Indeed, Eva was such a great woman. How could he not love her? How could he bear to hurt her? "Eva, | love you..." Jake felt his heart seemed to be torn apart. He truly realized he had never stopped loving her at that moment. Moreover, he had been suppressing his feelings for her for so long, so his love for her had only grown more intense. Now, he could no longer restrain it. His eyes filled with steely resolve. "Ryann, you'll pay for this. Eva, after I've dealt with those who hurt you, I'll go to you and ask for your forgiveness. | wish to win your heart again. Trust me. | will love you and be good to you for the rest of my life. Wait for me."