Chapter 431

"Nathan, go tell your boss that Evelyn is already dating Eric Montclair!" Michael wanted Dominic to finally give up and stop obsessing over her.

When Evelyn heard the outrageous lie Michael was spreading, she immediately yanked the Bluetooth earpiece from his ear.

"Nathan, don't listen to him," Evelyn said firmly. "Eric and I are strictly business partners. Besides, your boss was the one who returned the scarf to me, so I'll wear it whenever I please. And if I ever do start dating someone, I might just wear this on our first date too."

Nathan was rendered speechless.

That idiot Michael! How dare he spread such blatant lies about Evelyn's relationship status.

Nothing could describe his current predicament better than sheer awkwardness.

"Miss Thorne, it's your clothing. You have every right to wear it as you wish. I was merely joking with Michael. I've come to realize Mr. Blackwood isn't perfect - he has his flaws too. I'll keep reminding myself of that," Nathan admitted.

"Hmm. Did he go to work today? Shouldn't he be resting at home?" Evelyn asked calmly.

Nathan replied, "He never listens to doctors, but Lucas managed to send him home."

"Hmm."

The conversation hit an uncomfortable lull.

Suddenly Nathan blurted, "I hope you achieve record-breaking sales and become the industry leader."

Evelyn was stunned into silence.

Michael quickly retrieved the earpiece to end the excruciating exchange.

"Evelyn, you've got quick fingers! When are you going to knit me a scarf?" Michael teased, trying to lighten the mood.

Evelyn glared at him.

Michael chuckled and changed subjects. "Dominic is terrifying! How is he still not giving up on you? Looks like you didn't stab him deeply enough!"

Evelyn corrected sharply, "I didn't stab him."

"Oh. Then I suspect he might be mentally unstable."

Evelyn said thoughtfully, "I once read a psychology book that mentioned successful people often think differently than ordinary people."

Michael countered, "But you're perfectly normal!"

Evelyn shrugged, "I wouldn't consider myself successful."

"Not successful? You made Dominic Blackwood, the business tycoon, fall for you. Then you have Eric Montclair, the dazzling celebrity, completely smitten. Honestly, I think Eric might genuinely have feelings for you. During today's event, he couldn't stop looking at you. That gaze... it wasn't professional," Michael exaggerated.

Evelyn threatened, "Are you asking for a beating?"

Michael immediately shut up.

By evening, multiple topics were trending on Twitter.

[Eric Montclair Announces Relationship Status]

Capitalizing on the trend, a marketing account posted a shocking tweet claiming Evelyn and Eric weren't just business partners - they were lovers!

The smoking gun? The scarf Evelyn wore that morning actually belonged to Eric!

The account shared a screenshot from an old fan comment:

[I've been Eric's fan for 8 years! Even during his 3-year hiatus due to injury, I never forgot him! Today's comeback was everything! New fans might not recognize the scarf Evelyn Thorne wore, but we OG fans know! This was Eric's personal signature piece - he wore it to 8 out of 10 events! Now he's given it to Evelyn. If this isn't love, what is?!]

Accompanying the post were countless throwback photos showing Eric consistently wearing the same black scarf at various events.

Was this irrefutable proof?

The internet exploded with reactions, with many fans mourning while others viciously attacked Evelyn online.

At Dominic's mansion, a news notification popped up on his phone:

[Eric Montclair's Relationship Exposed! His Lover: The Stunning CEO of Thornfield Industries, Evelyn Thorne!]