Chapter 756

Evelyn Ross turned her gaze to Natalie Castillo, her voice laced with stubbornness. "Liam Cooper has his difficulties. There's no affection between him and Chloe Raymond. It's just an arranged marriage from their families years ago..."

Evelyn Ross fell silent.

She lifted her eyes to look into the distance.

Liam Cooper was standing side by side with Chloe Raymond, chatting and laughing.

Chloe Raymond was demure and gentle in front of Liam Cooper, her posture submissive. Yet, the expression in her eyes didn't convey the natural familiarity of childhood sweethearts.

Evelyn Ross lowered her gaze.

Childhood sweethearts? Arranged marriage?

In her view, there was a palpable sense of distance between this Chloe Raymond and Liam Cooper.

If they had truly known each other since childhood, how could Chloe Raymond not know that Liam Cooper was no rich heir?

The calculation and shrewdness in that woman's eyes were almost overflowing. She was clearly a gold-digger, adept at scheming and solely focused on climbing the social ladder.

From the earlier conversation among the group, Evelyn Ross had pieced together the general picture.

Mia Truman had been saved by Liam Cooper and had fallen for him ever since.

Liam Cooper had seized this opportunity to latch onto a wealthy family.

But when Mia Truman discovered Chloe Raymond's existence, Liam Cooper immediately fabricated a story—childhood sweethearts, a family arrangement, a duty he couldn't abandon.

The persona of a deeply affectionate and responsible man was thus established.

From then on, he could legitimately bring Chloe Raymond to various events, spending Mia Truman's money.

Liam Cooper understood the mindset of a sheltered heiress like Mia Truman all too well.

She grew up in a privileged environment, with a strong moral compass and clear boundaries.

Once she was made to feel like the other woman, she would immediately feel guilty towards Chloe Raymond and would never compete for the position of the lawful wife.

Coupled with Liam Cooper's subtle flirtations and hints, Mia Truman couldn't let him go, yet constantly used money to "atone."

This foolish girl truly believed she was making amends for her mistake.

Evelyn Ross felt a wave of helplessness.

How thoroughly brainwashed was Mia Truman?

Could she not see through such an obvious scam?

Alexander Vance remained silent beside her, clearly not even bothering to comment.

As for Sebastian Truman—he probably knew the truth long ago. But with Mia Truman causing scenes at home, given his personality, he was likely at a loss.

No wonder Mia Truman had said earlier that her savings had been taken by her eldest brother for "fiSterlingcial management."

Sebastian Truman was cutting off the fuel supply, directly severing Liam Cooper's fiSterlingcial lifeline.

This move had indeed hit Liam Cooper's sore spot.

With no money to spend, that hefty insurance payout became the most tempting target.

Natalie Castillo was dumbfounded. "My God... this plot is too absurd. Should I praise Liam Cooper for his cunning, or say you're just too gullible?"

Mia Truman immediately retorted, "Don't speak of him like that. Liam isn't that kind of person..."

Natalie Castillo raised an eyebrow. "Then what kind of person is he?"

"He values loyalty and responsibility. Taking responsibility for his childhood sweetheart and fiancée shows he has integrity..."

Natalie Castillo scoffed. "Right, he's responsible to others. What about you?"

Mia Truman was speechless for a moment. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have come between them..."

Natalie Castillo was nearly frantic. "Sis, wake up! Can you really not see his scumbag face?"

"Don't say that about him..."

"He tried to kill you, and I can't say it?"

Mia Truman shook her head, her tone firm. "Liam said earlier it wasn't him."

Before coming, they had managed to shake Mia Truman's conviction.

But after seeing Liam Cooper once, she was bewitched again.

What kind of spell had this Liam Cooper cast on Mia Truman?

Natalie Castillo looked helplessly at Sebastian Truman. "You're her big brother. Can't you do something?"

Sebastian Truman sighed. "When I forced them to break up before, Mia almost jumped off a building."

"..."

Alright.

Looking at Sebastian Truman's quiet, reserved demeanor, he didn't seem like someone skilled at communicating with his sister.

He probably couldn't handle Mia Truman either.

Natalie Castillo's mouth twitched. She wanted to persuade further, but Evelyn Ross suddenly spoke. "He is indeed a scumbag. I hope you can open your eyes and see him clearly."

Mia Truman hurriedly shook her head. "Please, stop. I believe Liam..."

Before she could finish, Evelyn Ross directly handed her a Bluetooth earpiece.

Mia Truman was taken aback. "What's this?"

Evelyn Ross's tone was calm. "A listening device."

When she brushed past Liam Cooper earlier, she had discreetly attached a miniature listening device to the inside of his jacket.

Her original intention was to find out if someone had instructed Liam Cooper to harm Mia Truman, to determine if someone from the Sterling Family was behind it.

Unexpectedly, it now served another purpose.

Mia Truman frowned. "Why are you spying on Liam? He'll be furious if he finds out!"

Previously, she had gone through Liam Cooper's phone. When he discovered it, he had flown into a rage, talking about respecting each other's privacy.

Seeing that Mia Truman was this deeply brainwashed, Evelyn Ross knew she wouldn't believe it unless she heard it with her own ears.

Without another word, she directly placed the earpiece into Mia Truman's ear.

"Listen to what he and Chloe Raymond are saying first. Then draw your own conclusion."