Chapter 14 Matthew had sat vigil outside the apartment building all night . The moment he saw Evelyn push open the door to the building , he shot up and clutched her wrist tightly . Before she could react , he yanked her into a black sedan parked by the curb with a sudden force . The car door slammed shut behind them . Matthew loomed over her , his presence suffocating . The eyes that once drew her in were now bloodshot . His voice was hoarse . " Evelyn , we haven't divorced . Even if you've immigrated , you're still my wife ! " Pressed against the door , Evelyn leaned away , guarded . " What do you want? " Matthew froze for a second . The wariness in her eyes pierced straight through him . He reached out , trying to touch her face , but she turned away . Flustered , he pulled a stack of documents from inside his jacket . " I've got the paternity test and all the proof that Lila forged the records . Kent isn't my son . Evelyn , she lied to me ... ' ) ) " So what ? " Evelyn pulled a yellowed document from her bag and threw it onto his lap . " Mr. Roscente , you remember the prenup we signed before our wedding , don't you ? " " If you ever cheated , the marriage would be automatically terminated . From the moment you got involved with Lila , the agreement took effect . Our marriage ended a long time ago . " Matthew's hands trembled as he grabbed the document . He had completely forgotten the agreement he once insisted on to protect her . Now it had come back to stab him in the heart . " I didn't know she faked the medical records ... She said she was dying and just wanted to leave behind a child ... " " I'm not interested in your excuses , " Evelyn cut him off . Her hand gripped the door handle . Morning light streamed through the window , casting shadows from her lashes that hid every trace of emotion . " Matthew , you didn't believe a word I said . You truly thought I would frame Lila , even kidnap her . And now you're here , pretending to be the loving husband ? " Her words sliced straight into his chest . He lunged forward and grabbed her shoulders . Chapter 14 11.11 % " There was an air cushion under the window that day ! I didn't think you'd be in danger ... " " Enough ! " Evelyn's voice suddenly rose . Her eyes shimmered with fury . " You always have a reason . You never truly admit your faults ! " She shoved him hard . The cold air rushed in as she opened the car door , sweeping away what little warmth remained . Matthew started after her , but a gray car pulled up just then and parked steadily nearby . Simon rolled down the window . His gaze moved calmly between the two of them before settling on Evelyn . " Do you need help ? " Without hesitation , she walked straight to him . Matthew stood frozen , watching as she opened the passenger door . " Evelyn ! " He stumbled forward , calling out , but only caught a mouthful of exhaust . The two cars drove off in opposite directions . His figure shrank in the rearview mirror until it was nothing but a fading dot . Simon turned the wheel smoothly . His voice was calm . " Should I call the police ? " " No , " Evelyn answered , clutching her seatbelt . Her palms were slick with cold sweat . She looked out at the plane trees blurring past the window and whispered , " It's already over . " Matthew returned to the hotel in a daze and tore the paternity report to pieces . His assistant , trembling , handed him a tablet . " The design firm agreed to the partnership ... but they insist Simon be the lead designer . Ms. Winston would only be ... " " Then buy them out . " Matthew loosened his tie . His eyes were swirling with a menacing darkness . " No matter the cost , I want her sitting in Roscente Group's conference room tomorrow . " His phone rang . Irritated , he answered . Haley's shrill voice exploded through the speaker . " What did your assistant say to Lila ? She's threatening to kill herself with the child in her arms , demanding to see you ! The press is already surrounding the hospital ! " " Then let her die . " Matthew laughed coldly and hung up .