The next morning—
The news exploded.
"Hart Group involved in illegal bid manipulation."
"Insider trading suspected."
"Evidence submitted anonymously."
Evelyn stood in the office.
Watching the screen.
Calm.
Too calm.
Daniel rushed in.
"Miss Hart—this is bad. Very bad."
Evelyn didn't look away.
"I can see that."
"Someone reported us. The documents look… real."
Evelyn's eyes narrowed slightly.
Real.
Of course they looked real.
Because—
They were fabricated perfectly.
"Selena," she said softly.
Daniel froze.
"You're sure?"
Evelyn smiled faintly.
"Who else?"
---
At the same time—
Laurent Group.
Damian looked at the same news.
His expression darkened.
"Fake."
The assistant hesitated.
"…Sir?"
Damian's gaze was sharp.
"She doesn't need to cheat to win."
Silence.
Then—
"Find out who did this."
---
Back at Hart Group—
The pressure rose rapidly.
Calls flooded in.
Partners hesitated.
Investors pulled back.
"Miss Hart, what do we do?" Daniel asked.
Evelyn finally turned.
Her expression—
Was calm.
Cold.
And completely in control.
"We respond."
"How?"
Evelyn's lips curved slightly.
"By letting them think they've won."
Daniel blinked.
"…What?"
Evelyn walked past him.
"Prepare a press conference."
Her voice was steady.
"And invite everyone."
A pause.
Then—
"Especially Selena Vale."