Chapter 186
The anger had been simmering within me for hours, a seething pot of emotions that refused to be contained any longer. | knew I
had to confront Andy and put an end to Timothy’s torment.
As | stepped into the office building where 7.
brother, Andy, worked, | could feel the weight of the conversation thaty ahead. The anger and betrayal that had marked thest
few days had brought me to this moment. It was time to confront Andy about the secrets that had been buried for far too long.
Andy''s office was on the tenth floor, and as | entered the elevator, my heart raced with a mixture of determination and trepidation.
The elevator ride felt endless, and when the doors finally opened, | stepped out into the corridor, searching for Andy''s office.
| found the door with his namete and hesitated for a moment, | took a deep breath, gathering my courage, before knocking
firmly. “Come in,” Andy’s voice called from inside.
His office was dimly lit when | walked in, the heavy mahogany door clicking shut behind me. Andy sat at his desk, engrossed in
his work, or at least pretending to be, | could see the tension in his shoulders as they stiffened upon my entrance. He looked up,
his icy blue eyes meeting mine. “Evie,” he said, his tone slightly surprised. “What brings you here?”
| closed the door behind me, my expression resolute. “We need to talk, Andy.”
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He leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing as he studied me. “Alright, what’s this about?”
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| took a deep breath, knowing that the conversation would be far from easy. “I know about your affair with Ste,” | began, my
voice steady.
Andy''s face paled, and he seemed taken aback by my words. “What are you talking about?” he stammered..
| took a step closer, my fingers trembling as | gripped the edge of his desk. “You know damn well what I’m talking about, Andy. |
know about you and Ste.”
He swallowed hard, his Adam’s apple bobbing in his throat. “You’re going to have to be more specific.”
| met his gaze, my eyes unwavering. “Don’t pretend, Andy. | know about the affair, and | know that Ste’s baby may not be
Timothy''s.”
The silence in the room was heavy, as Andy seemed to process the gravity of my revtion. His face contorted with a mixture of
emotions, including anger and fear. “How did you find out?” he finally asked, his voice filled with a hint of desperation.
| had no intention of revealing my sources. “That’s not important right now, Andy. What is important is that you and Ste need to
take a paternity test for Scarlett.
Andy''s eyes widened, his surprise giving way to a sh of anger. “And why should | do that?”
| didn’t waver, my voice firm. “Because Timothy deserves to know the truth, and he deserves to know if Scarlett is his daughter or
not. You''ve been living with this secret for far too long, and it''s time toe clean.”
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Andy leaned forward, his anger intensifying. “Ste isn’t concerned about this, so why should | be?”
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My own anger red as | spoke. “Because I’ve already exposed your secret to Timothy. He deserves to know the truth about
Scarlett’s paternity. It’s
time to do the right thing. Andy.”
The tension in the room was palpable, as Andy seemed to grapple with the weight of my words. | could see the internal struggle
within him, the fear of the consequences of his actions and the desire to protect his own interests.
As | stood my ground, Andy’s anger was palpable. He leaned forward, his eyes shing with a dangerous intensity. “You don’t
have the proof or the power to make me do anything, Evie,” he sneered. “Timothy may trust what you say, but what about the
public? What do you have to actually show for these baseless usations?”
| took a deep breath, my fingers trembling as | reached into my bag and produced a small thumb drive. The evidence was right
there, in the form of digital photos that could expose the truth. “All it would take is a click of a button, Andy,” | stated, my voice
resolute.
Andy''s face contorted with rage as he looked at the thumb drive, his anger boiling over. “You should watch it with the threats,
Evie, he warned, his tone menacing. “You''re already on thin ice with my family, and | can make sure your name is permanently
smeared.”
| held his gaze, unflinching in the face of his threats. “I''ll be willing to risk it, Andy,” | dered, my voice steady. “Because things
couldn’t get any worse than they already are.”
Andy''s eyes narrowed, but he didn’t reach out for the thumb drive. “Let me see it,” he demanded.
| took a step closer to his desk but kept the thumb drive just out of his reach. “Not so fast, Andy. I’m not stupid. If you don’t agree,
I''ll expose
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Andy''s fingers drummed on his desk, and for a moment, | could see the turmoil in his eyes. He didn’t know if | was bluffing, and
he couldn''t afford to
take that risk.
“What do you want, Evie?” Andy finally asked, his tone less aggressive.
“| want you to take the paternity test, | repeated, slightly more impatient now.
Andy scoffed. “No. What do YOU want,” he emphasized, a sly smile tugging at his lips. “You don’t think | know what you''re trying
to get out of this?”
| didn’t flinch. “This is for Timothy’s sake. | have nothing to gain outside of humbling you.”
“Oh?” He leaned back in his seat, looking more sure of himself now. “Fine, let''s say | took the paternity test. What makes you
think your precious Timothy wille running to you when it’s all over? He’s out of your league, Evie.”
My voice trembled as | replied, “This isn’t about Timothy, Andy. It’s about doing what’s right. Whoever he chooses to be with is
his business, but | won''t let him get with a woman who will use him this way. | say that as his friend.”
Andy leaned forward, his anger resurfacing. “You''re a fool, Evic. You think you can change the world? You''re just an insignificant
pawn in a muchrger. game. You can’t win against someone like me.”
| took a step closer to his desk, my resolve unwavering. “Watch me, Andy. I''ll do whatever it takes to ensure that justice is
served. You may have power and influence, but | have something you''ll never understand-integrity.”
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His eyes bore into mine, and for a moment, | saw a flicker of doubt, “You''re making a grave mistake, Evie. You have no idea what
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Time will tell, Andy,” | replied, turning to leave his office. | paused at the threshold, still considering his words for earlier. He
wasn’t too unfamiliar with the idea of thinking about that special someone, even when they were out of reach.
| looked over my shoulder and caught him still watching me, eyes narrowed in suspicion. | sighed and shook my head.
“You should take your own advice, Andy, because Ste would never leave Timothy for you, | stated, my voice unwavering.
My words must have cut him deeply, because he seemed to struggle to find a response.
“Don''t delude yourself, Andy,” | continued, my tone sharp. “You were a part of a twisted chapter in her life, but you’re not the man
she chose to be with. She’s moved on, and you should too.
The room fell into a heavy silence as my words hung in the air. His face scrunched up, and he looked down at his desk in deep
thought. He had held onto the hope that Ste might still choose him, but my words may have shattered that illusion.
| turned and left his office, leaving him to grapple with that thought.