Chapter 654

Evelyn stared at her phone screen, her frown deepening.

The post was brief.

It didn't mention her identity as the First Senior Sister, nor did it bring up the Special Operations Division's background—after all, to the outside world, it was just an insignificant little company.

The post only emphasized two things: that Benjamin Wright was a spy, and that Evelyn was openly shielding him, even funding Nathaniel Wright.

Nathaniel Wright was dragged out and criticized again.

But netizens were already tired of criticizing Nathaniel Wright.

Their firepower quickly turned toward Evelyn and Benjamin Wright.

Some even began conspiracy theories, suspecting that Evelyn was protecting Benjamin Wright so fiercely because she herself had problems.

Evelyn put down her phone and looked at Ethan. "Where is Natalie Castillo today?"

Ethan answered immediately. "She's been at the Valentine house. Ever since Spencer came back, the two of them have been holed up playing video games together."

Evelyn frowned. "It's not her doing?"

Ethan was puzzled. "What doing?"

He had always been simple-minded.

Evelyn had never explained the intricate matters of the Sterling Family to him in detail.

To this day, he still didn't understand the situation.

Evelyn didn't elaborate further. "Let's go home first."

Ethan followed behind her, looking like he had something to say but was hesitating.

Evelyn glanced at him. "If you have something to say, say it."

Ethan coughed and scratched his head. "Well... First Senior Sister, I know you're close with Grace, so that's why you're helping Benjamin Wright. But with something like espionage, once it's confirmed, no amount of good deeds in the past matter... Cousin, did you soften your heart? Were you begged by them?"

Evelyn understood.

Ethan also didn't approve of her actions.

If she didn't know the inside story, she probably wouldn't have any sympathy for Benjamin Wright either.

Old age was never a shield for wrongdoing.

Evelyn pressed her lips together. "It was my own decision. I just feel that Grace's grandfather shouldn't be treated this way."

Ethan sighed. "Little cousin, loyalty is a good thing. But you have to see clearly whether someone is good or bad. Being loyal to good people is called righteousness. Being loyal to bad people... that's called aiding and abetting evil."

Evelyn looked up. "Are people in the Cortez Sect saying this too?"

Ethan coughed awkwardly. "There are some discussions... But don't worry, everyone says you were momentarily confused, deceived by that old man... They just want me to persuade you to wake up."

He quickly added. "Of course, if you want to go against Director Wright, we'll definitely stand by your side! That Director Wright is too arrogant. He needs to learn the power of the Cortez Sect!"

Evelyn: "..."

They walked to the parking lot.

Evelyn was in a hurry to get back to the Valentine house.

She looked at Alexander. "I'll drive."

Alexander raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Evelyn opened the car door, got into the driver's seat, and deftly fastened her seatbelt.

Alexander naturally got into the passenger seat.

Seeing this, Ethan looked confused. "Mr. Vance, Third Uncle is urging us urgently, and you're letting little cousin drive? At her thirty-mile-per-hour speed, how long will it take? I heard the Ashcroft Group shareholders have already surrounded the house!"

Alexander glanced at him but didn't respond.

Ethan opened the back door and got in, still muttering. "Little cousin, let Mr. Vance drive instead. If we're late, we'll definitely get scolded. Arriving early at least shows we have sincerity..."

Evelyn looked at him in the rearview mirror and spoke calmly. "Sit tight."

Ethan: "I'm sitting tight... Wait, you're really driving? I've seen you maneuvering in the parking lot. Your speed is as slow as a snail..."

Alexander chuckled lightly, teasing him. "Evelyn said driving slowly is safer. She has anemia, you know."

Ethan grew more anxious. "But Third Uncle is waiting! Driving thirty miles per hour from here will take at least two hours..."

Before he could finish, Evelyn reminded him again. "Seatbelt."

Ethan: "Why do I need a seatbelt at thirty miles per hour..."

Evelyn saw in the rearview mirror that he hadn't moved.

The corner of her mouth lifted slightly.

The next second, she slammed her foot down hard on the accelerator!