Liam Winston's brows furrowed tightly.
What else could she be after?
Money, of course.
He immediately dialed his assistant.
"The northern subsidiary hasn't been audited in a long time."
"Go check the accounts now."
Liam recalled two years ago.
Mr. Winston Sr. had arranged for Sophia Sullivan to work at the subsidiary for three months.
He'd found it humiliating back then.
Forced her to resign and return home.
Now it occurred to him.
The subsidiary had never improved.
Perhaps Sophia had tampered with things.
Half an hour later.
The assistant called back.
"Mr. Winston, the subsidiary has been losing money for two consecutive years."
"Losses exceed 10 million USD."
"But the accounts show no irregularities."
"The shareholders are discussing holding an emergency meeting."
Liam's breath hitched.
"Understood."
He hung up.
His expression darkened.
Chloe Evans feigned surprise.
"That much money."
"Why suddenly audit the accounts now?"
She covered her mouth.
"Could it be related to Sophia?"
"Who else could it be!"
Liam's anger flared.
"She agreed to divorce so easily."
"Because she had a guilty conscience!"
He tried calling Sophia.
The number was blocked.
The automated busy tone.
Confirmed his suspicions.
"Too scared to answer."
"That proves it!"
Liam couldn't wait another minute.
He booked the next flight back to A-City.
He needed answers face to face.
If necessary, he'd sue.
Ten million dollars wasn't pocket change.
"Liam, I'm worried Mrs. Winston will be upset."
"I want to buy some health supplements."
Chloe said softly.
Liam waved distractedly.
"Fine."
He didn't notice where Chloe went.
The moment she turned away.
Her expression turned icy.
She walked to a secluded corner.
Made a call.
Everything had gone wrong lately.
She married into the Winston family for comfort.
Not to play games.
Certainly not to watch Liam waver.
Liam lost his composure whenever Sophia appeared.
Chloe knew him too well.
It was just jealousy.
Ever since Ethan Sullivan showed up.
Liam felt overshadowed.
Chloe burned with envy too.
Ethan was the Sullivan heir.
How dare Sophia rise above her.
That bitch belonged in the gutter.
Beneath her feet.
Chloe's face remained blank.
"Do something for me."
She'd investigated Sophia before returning home.
Bullied in the orphanage.
Now living lavishly.
Plenty would love to see her fall.
"Use any means necessary."
"Pursue Sophia."
"Humiliate her."
"Make sure everyone knows."
"Five million upon success."
Chloe could already see Sophia trapped.
She'd expose Sophia's two-timing to Ethan.
No way Ethan would want such a woman.
Sophia Sullivan.
I'll be waiting for your downfall.
"A word of advice."
"She's climbing the social ladder now."
"Image matters."
"Blackmail works better than harassment."
"Think about her miserable past."
"Use the dirt to force her compliance."
"Not difficult, right?"
"Easy as pie!"
A squat man emerged from the alley.
His grin lecherous.
"Just show me the money."
"Consider it done."
Leo Carter readily agreed.
Finding Sophia's whereabouts was a bonus.
Five million made his eyes gleam.
After hanging up.
He schemed relentlessly.
Sophia had flown high.
"Helping" old friends would be expected.
How much to demand.
If he couldn't drain her at once.
He'd take it slow.