Chapter 22 Evelyn stood by the floor - to - ceiling windows in the office corridor , her phone pressed to her ear , her eyes filled with exhaustion . After leaving early to attend the Carter family's charity gala , her design draft had mysteriously disappeared from her office - only to show up at another company the next day . For days she had been overwhelmed and frantic . Simon had been running around trying to help her , and today , he finally brought good news . " The patent's been filed , " Simon told her . " Your design is now protected internationally . No one can steal it again . " " As for the leak , " he continued , " it was the Roscente Group's project manager . He refused to say who ordered him , but a large sum of money showed up in his family's account - directly from Roscente Group . He's been dealt with . " He paused , then added apologetically , "I'll be out of town for a few days . There's an urgent project in Berlin that I need to handle myself . " " No problem . You focus on your work . " Evelyn smiled faintly . " Thank you , really . " Simon chuckled softly . " When I get back , I'll take you to that new restaurant I mentioned . " After hanging up , Evelyn turned around , only to find herself blocked by a tall figure . Matthew stood in front of her , eyes bloodshot , suit wrinkled like he'd rushed over . The madness in his eyes was no longer masked . " Evelyn , we need to talk . " She stepped back , her tone flat . " Mr. Roscente , I'm working . " " Working ? " He gave a low , bitter laugh . " You didn't seem too busy when you were chatting with Simon just now . " Evelyn frowned , not wanting to engage . She turned to leave , but he grabbed her wrist . " What do I have to do for you to forgive me ? " His grip tightened , making her wince slightly . His voice cracked with desperation . " I'll give you Roscente Group . I'll give you my life . Isn't that enough ? " Evelyn yanked her hand away , disgust flashing in her eyes . " Matthew , I don't want any of that . What I wanted ... you can't give me anymore . " Chapter 22 17.46 % Matthew's breath caught . The fury and madness in his eyes finally exploded . " Fine , " he hissed . " If that's how it is , don't blame me . " The stench hit her first . Before she could react , a sharp chemical smell overwhelmed her senses . She instinctively held her breath , but it was already too late . Her vision blurred . She stumbled - then caught a final glimpse of Matthew rushing to hold her . Disoriented , she felt herself being carried away . Footsteps echoed around her , along with Matthew's deep voice . " Move , now . Straight to the airport . " Evelyn kept her eyes closed , digging her fingernails into her palm to stay conscious . He carried her through the parking garage and laid her gently in the back seat . " Drive fast , " he told the driver . " We can't miss the flight . " As the car raced toward the airport , she could feel his fingers lightly stroking her cheek , the touch laced with a morbid obsession . " Evelyn , let's go home . We'll start over ... ' She stayed still , her breathing steady , pretending to be unconscious . The airport announcements grew louder as he carried her toward the gate . But just before security , several officers stopped him . " Mr. Roscente , please step aside . " One officer held out a badge . " We received a report that you may be involved in an unlawful abduction . " Matthew's expression didn't change , but he instinctively held Evelyn tighter . " You're mistaken . She's my wife . She's just feeling unwell . " " Is that so ? " Simon appeared from behind the officers , his gaze fixed on Evelyn . " Then why is she unconscious ? " Matthew stared at him in disbelief , about to argue , when Evelyn suddenly let out a quiet whimper . She slowly opened her eyes and began struggling weakly . " Help ... he kidnapped me ... " Her voice wasn't loud , but it was just enough for everyone around them to hear . The officers immediately stepped forward , pulling her safely away . Evelyn stumbled toward Simon , pale and shaken . Chapter 22 17.46 % " Are you alright , Ms. Winston ? " one officer asked with concern . Evelyn nodded and pulled a document from her bag . " This is proof he installed surveillance in my home . I've known he was watching me . I was going to report him today , but then he ... " Matthew stood frozen , watching their perfect coordination unfold . Realization finally sank in . " You ... you planned this together ? " Evelyn looked him in the eye , her expression calm at last . " Matthew , you're far too arrogant - you thought everything was in your control . " Pain and disbelief swirled in his eyes . " You really won't give me one last chance ? " " I gave you more chances than you deserved , " she said , her voice cold . " You destroyed every single one . " Matthew opened his mouth , but no words came out . The police stepped in , snapping handcuffs onto his wrists . " Mr. Roscente , you are under arrest for unlawful detention and invasion of privacy . Please come with us . " He didn't resist . He just looked at Evelyn one last time , the last spark of light fading from his eyes . " Fine , " he whispered . " I admit it . " They led him away , stiff and defeated . He never looked back . As the police car drove off , Evelyn finally exhaled a long breath . Her tense body relaxed . Simon gently took her hand . " It's over . He'll be deported , and I'll make sure he never sets foot in Switzerland again . " Evelyn nodded , her eyes stinging . She was finally free . Ever since she'd discovered the hidden cameras in her home , she and Simon had carefully planned this trap . She had known Matthew wouldn't stop , and the only way out was to bait him - and end it once and for all . Now , it was over . Chapter 22 17.46 % Simon wrapped an arm around her shoulder . " Come on . I'll take you home . " Evelyn looked up at him and smiled softly . " Okay . " They walked out of the airport together , side by side . The early spring sunlight warmed their backs . Overhead , a plane thundered into the sky , carrying away the nightmare that had once trapped her- gone from her life forever . Chapter 22