Chapter 121: A Sweet Reversal 

The mocking smile froze on Caleb’s face. Evelyn, hair still dripping wet from her shower, burst from the bathroom. Soaked dark hair clung to her shoulders and neck, highlighting the sharp line of her collarbone against her flushed skin. Caleb’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his breath catching in his throat as he stared at her. The two officers exchanged knowing glances. Caleb let out a bitter laugh.“Evelyn, are you trying to provoke me? Is it the same as what you had with Nan Sheng?” 

“Mr. Reed, please release her,” an officer cautioned. “This is escalating into a domestic disturbance.” 

Evelyn dropped the mop, and Caleb finally let go of Celia’s collar. She immediately pulled Celia behind her, protecting her. Celia was pale, the memory of Caleb’s grip dredging up buried 

trauma. 

Caleb snorted, his disdain evident.“Celia and I grew up together, always close, but purely platonic. If Celia and I were ever going to…well, seven years ago, would it have been your turn?” 

It wasn’t an explanation; it was a taunt, mirroring his own past words:*I’ve known Nan Sheng for over twenty years. If we were ever going to… would it have been your turn?** 

“Caleb, you were fraternizing with Savannah while we were married. I didn’t contact my best friend during our marriage. I was faithful; were you?” 

Caleb’s jaw clenched.“Celia spending a night at your ex–wife’s house is fine? You and Savannah… you spent a night together, alone. Wasn’t that the case?” 

Caleb frowned.“Savannah and I are innocent!” 

Evelyn scoffed, her arm around Celia.“Yes, you two are so innocent! Don’t taint my relationship with Celia with your dirty thoughts!” 

A chaotic storm raged within him, like a kitten tangling up all the threads of his heart. He knew she’d always resented his closeness to Savannah, but he’d never cared about his wife’s feelings.____ He knew Savannah harbored feelings beyond friendship, but he thought staying within the bounds of 

of friendship was enough. What was there for Evelyn to resent? 

Now, she disregarded his feelings entirely. The words “best friend” sent him over the edge. Yet, he had no grounds to stop it. 

He told himself: they’re divorced. It’s none of his business if Evelyn sleeps with her “best friend. But logic couldn’t control his instincts. He watched Evelyn and Celia, the veins bulging on his clenched fists. 

Evelyn found his reaction amusing. The prick of pain only struck when it hit home. Caleb didn’t even deserve to feel the sting. 

One officer narrowed his eyes, his gaze lingering on Celia’s neck. She doesn’t have an Adam’s apple… so she really is Evelyn’s best friend,* he thought. The CEO of Reed Corporation had lost his marbles; he couldn’t even tell the difference between a man and a woman. 

But the officer didn’t think it mattered much.“Mr. Reed,” he reminded him, “let’s not forget why we’re here.” 

The officer’s words snapped Caleb back to reality. He glowered, maintaining his superior air.“I need a statement of forgiveness for Savannah.” 

Savannah was detained for disorderly conduct, receiving the maximum penalty: ten days and a- 

88.3% 

Chapter 121 A Sweet Reveisal 

housand–dollar fine. But the international racing competition was imminent, and Caleb had hired the engineers from the Moon Racing Club for her at great expense. Savannah needed practice sessions with the engineers. By the time she was released, the race would be over. Caleb came to Evelyn to prevent any refusal. He wanted her signature on that apology letter, and he wouldn’t take no for an answer. 

Evelyn smiled, “Do you really think I’d sign?” 

He impatiently replied, “I’ll give you a chance to name your price.” He produced a blank check. Evelyn took it, a smirk playing on her lips.“Give me a pen.” Free money doesn’t come often.. 

Caleb’s lawyer handed over a pen. 

Evelyn wrote an amount on the check and handed it back.“You sign first.” Caleb’s breath hitched when he saw the figure. 

“One hundred million?” His eyes darkened.“You’re extorting me!” 

Evelyn immediately countered, “Officer, you saw him give me a blank check! I filled it out, and he accuses me of extortion! Isn’t this entrapment?!” 

The officers and lawyer coughed again. 

An officer suggested, “Mr. Reed, maybe you could suggest an amount, see if Ms. Hayes will 

accept 

it.” 

The lawyer chimed 

in, “Yes, 

we 

came in 

person hoping 

hoping for 

“One million,” Caleb offered. 

resolution.” 

Evelyn laughed.“Savannah is only worth a million in your eyes?” 

Caleb’s breathing grew ragged.“You’re only worth a million!” 

Evelyn narrowed her eyes.“Mr. Reed, you don’t seem to want a settlement. Goodbye,” 

As she started to close the door, Caleb’s hand blocked it. 

“Three million!” 

Evelyn mimicked his tone.“Is this a flea market where you haggle? Caleb, I’m giving you one last chance!” She repeated his earlier words back at him. 

lost! She 

don’t agree, then get “Ten million! Ten million from me, ten million from Alex. If you added, “My ten million will be transferred from Savannah’s account.” Before he could protest, she cut him off.“If her account is insufficient, the Hayes family will cover the difference.” 

Caleb stared at her flawless face. She was like a sharpened blade, radiating a fierce light that he couldn’t bear to look at directly. She used to be different – a gentle jade, quietly by his side, sometimes so subtle he barely noticed her. 

He called Richard. Knowing that the money would essentially be moving from one Hayes family account to another, and that he’d eventually get it back, Richard agreed, immediately transferring the money to Evelyn’s account. He was about to launch into a tirade before Caleb hung up. 

Caleb’s million! 

gaze was arrogant, cold, and disdainful. Evelyn, seizing the opportunity, had extorted ten · 

Satisfied? Sign the settlement!” 

88.3% 

17 Abuen berser 

lyn checked her account balance. “The money’s here, but I need to see Savannah atone for her 

Ignoring Caleh’s fury, she addressed the officers Officers, according to the new regulations, you can have Savannah record an apology video and post it on her social media. Once her friends give her 999 likes – given her extensive network – I’ll sign? 

Caleb’s brow furrowed, his anger simmering, “You want to ruin Savannah? I won’t let you target bert 

Evelyn’s smile widened. “Three minutes. Call Savannah, have her record the apology video and post it within three minutes!” 

She mirrored his past behavior, the same tactic of extreme pressure he had employed against her now used against him. He’d loved to apply extreme pressure. Today, the pressure was on him. This translation retains the colloquial feel while enhancing the narrative flow and impact for an American audience. The dialogue is sharpened to convey the characters‘ emotions more effectively, 

1