Chapter 243: Chapter 243: The Victim
Evelyn Curtis always relied on that transient bond formed one night, asking Justin Battleson to clean up her messes.
She saved his life that night, and Justin was grateful to her.
But such requests, if repeated over time, would eventually become irksome.
Justin frowned discontentedly, finally giving Evelyn a direct gaze.
His scrutinising gaze made Evelyn feel somewhat guilty.
To avoid appearing intimidated, she stiffened her neck and held her head high, her provocatively displayed figure becoming even more conspicuous.
"This sort of thing will heal with time, just stay at home and rest for a while," said Justin in a cold tone.
Upon hearing his words, Evelyn’s face instantly changed color.
It seemed he had learned about it a long time ago, but kept silent and refused to intervene.
By the looks of it, Justin had no intention of getting involved.
But how could Evelyn give up so easily?
In the entertainment industry, her biggest asset was Justin Battleson.
He was the only one she could rely on.
If even he wouldn’t help her, who else could save her from the abyss?
Furthermore, as an artist, she knew only too well what taking a break would mean.
The entertainment industry changes rapidly, newcomers are rushing in to seize every opportunity, if she were to step back and take a rest at this crucial point, how could she possibly make a comeback?
No, she can’t let her five years of hard work go to waste.
Taking advantage of Justin’s unpreparedness, Evelyn successfully wrapped her arm around his, rubbing against him.
"Justin... You obviously know about my problems with Charlotte, but you still want to keep using her, isn’t this a slap in my face? She’s the reason I’m like this now."
"Justin, for the sake of our long relationship, can you do me this favor...?"
Evelyn furrowed her eyebrows as her eyes filled with tears, looking as though she had been wronged greatly.
As they say, if you are shameless, you will be invincible.
Evelyn’s skills in turning the tables, even when faced with utter humiliation, were truly eye-opening for Justin.
It was Charlotte Thompson who had caused her to be humiliated in front of so many people. Each time she thought about the online abuse and blame she had received, she felt a deep-seated hatred.
Her bloodshot eyes were filled with resentment towards Charlotte. But fearing Justin might detect her feelings, she tried to restrain herself, her gaze wandering.
Justin felt goosebumps when she rubbed against him.
He coldly pushed her away, then used the back of his hand to brush off some nonexistent dust from his suit jacket.
His nose wrinkled in disgust at the smell of Evelyn’s perfume that lingered around him.
As if something unclean had contaminated him, his disdainful expression made Evelyn’s face look even more unpleasant.
"It was you who provoked Charlotte first, you brought that scandal on yourself."
With a few words, Justin absolved himself of all responsibility, his thinking crystal-clear.
Evelyn’s perfume lingered on his jacket, making him feel like removing it and throwing it away at that moment.
Which, of course, is exactly what he did.
"It was because she made me lose face before, I couldn’t hold back so I did that."
Evelyn relentlessly complained, bringing up the previous incident where Charlotte humiliated her on a show.
"Not only did she seduce you, but she also hooked up with Mr. Ross... "
As she spoke, she dragged Adam Ross into the matter as well.
Next, tears the size of a soybean began rolling down her cheeks, instantly absorbed and disappeared into the carpet as they hit the ground.
Her delicate face was suffused with grievance, as though she was the sole victim.