Chapter 692

Evelyn's heart tightened.

She immediately looked at Alexander.

The corner of Alexander's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a hint of a smile.

She understood instantly.

He had already made arrangements at the North Pass Strait.

They would let the person go.

Natalie, seeing their relaxed expressions, stamped her foot in frustration.

"I'm telling you, this matter must be reported immediately! I've dealt with that King from the North Pass Strait before. He's the type who yields to neither persuasion nor force!"

Evelyn raised an eyebrow.

"King?"

Natalie nodded vigorously.

"Yes, their leader is called King. He took over the North Pass Strait five years ago. His men are all desperadoes, and his style is extremely tough."

She lowered her voice.

"To be honest, if you could establish a connection with this King and open up that sea route, it would be a huge advantage for you in the competition for the heir position!"

Evelyn stared at Natalie.

"So, you're not my opponent at all. You're helping me."

Natalie: ??

She took a step back, grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds from her pocket, and tossed them into her mouth.

"What are you talking about? I'm discussing serious business with you. You need to take the North Pass Strait situation seriously…"

Evelyn crossed her arms, her gaze sharp.

"Your reaction earlier was off. When we came over, you insisted on following. Were you trying to protect me?"

Natalie frowned.

"I'm talking about serious matters. Can you not interrupt?"

"For me, who you are and what your relationship is to me is the most serious matter."

Evelyn said each word clearly.

Natalie: "…"

She felt uncomfortable under the scrutiny, her hair almost standing on end.

"What's wrong with you… I just don't want you to die too early. I want you to charge ahead for me! With you fighting those heirs upfront, I can reap the benefits in the end!"

As she spoke, Natalie's eyes darted around, guiltily ducking into the cabin.

"Enough talking, I'm exhausted. Aren't you tired after traveling all this way? Go to sleep! We have a tough battle waiting when we return home tomorrow!"

Evelyn pressed.

"What tough battle?"

Natalie: "You lost Professor Nathaniel Wright. Even if you explain to the higher-ups, you have no evidence! Isn't that a tough battle? Also, I heard the Ashcroft Group is holding a press conference tomorrow to announce important news. Your third uncle promised he would clarify that you weren't kicked out of the family."

She yawned and disappeared through the cabin door.

Evelyn watched her retreating back, then turned to Alexander.

"She really doesn't seem like my opponent, nor does she seem to want me as a subordinate like she claims. I feel she's hiding something from us."

Alexander nodded.

"I haven't sensed any malice from her either."

That was also why they hadn't suspected Natalie of being the "Fox" when they first met her.

But Natalie was the "Fox," and she was the "Rabbit." They were natural adversaries. Why was Natalie being so nice to her?

Evelyn frowned deeply.

After a long moment, she shook her head.

"If I can't figure it out now, I'll stop thinking about it. When the time is right, she'll tell us herself… By the way, what's your relationship with that pirate leader from the North Pass Strait?"

Alexander replied calmly.

"A classmate from my study abroad days. I helped him once, so he's willing to help me. Don't worry, Professor Nathaniel Wright will return home on time tomorrow."

Evelyn nodded.

"Good."

They entered the cabin room together.

Evelyn was indeed exhausted. Having not slept for a day and a night, she fell asleep as soon as she lay down. When she woke up, the ship was just docking.

Evelyn stretched, then disembarked with Natalie and Alexander. She turned on her phone and saw several unread messages.

Most were from Ethan.

"Cousin, where did you go? Third Uncle is holding a press conference today. It's to bring you back home."

Followed by a news link.

Evelyn clicked it open. It was the video of her being surrounded on the street that day. The video had been posted online, and netizens were furiously criticizing her, asking how she dared to look at people with such an expression.

Evelyn frowned.

Her expression had indeed been fierce when facing the crowd that day. Now the entire internet was condemning her.

Ethan sent another message.

"Cousin, did you go abroad? Then stay a few more days before coming back. Everyone is trying to dox you now. I'm afraid you'll be recognized on the street again."

Evelyn replied.

"I'm coming home now."