All Chapters of THE TRASH YOU MOCKED: Chapter 31
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“I’ll agree to your request but Evan must be willing to let go of the Lancaster Hotel in Shanghai.” She smiled dangerously. “I’ll call it a small price to pay for my help.”Harland chuckled lightly.It was one of the biggest in China and generates most of the revenue from China and she wants it.Harland laughed again at the thought.m“The Lancaster hotels?” he smiled “You’ve set your eyes high, Madam Xin. That hotel is one of the crown jewels of the Lancaster consortium”Her smile didn’t break “All the more reason. it balances the scales.” He stared long at her.Inside, he knew it was impossible. That branch wasn’t just valuable.It was a foothold, a gateway into the heart of China’s elite. Losing it would sting, perhaps even cripple Evan’s influence there.He knew saying no would only result in a disagreementSo he decided to play along.He lifted his glass to his lips, took a slow sip before giving her a little smile. “Very well,” he said at last, “The Lancaster will be yours.”
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Vanessa gave a small nod, signaling the team to bring in the necessary files. " The first meeting is the investor briefing with the East-Asia partners,” she reminded him. “They’ve been pressing about production slowdowns. If you don’t address it personally, rumors about instability will spread—and we both know what that does to stock value.”Evan rubbed the bridge of his nose. " prepare the necessary documents for that meeting." “ok sir. And after that,” she continued, swiping on her tablet, “the African Energy Board. They’re untrustworthy and claim our contract clauses doesn't fall in their favor. They said they'll reroute the pipeline rights to Kavinsky’s people if care is not taken. I don’t need to tell you what that means for our standing in Africa.”Evan sighed, clearly exhausted.Vanessa slid another folder toward him. “And these, sir... You have to sign all these today.."Evan stared at the stack, knowing well he couldn't avoid this.“Get the investors on the line,” he sai
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As Vanessa was about to show Evan the files, the office door swung open.Siena stepped in, looking very worried.“Evan…” Siena’s voice trembled slightlyEvan noticed the tear brewing in her eyes and stood up to welcome her. " Siena, what's... What's.." She jumped him into a hug before he could complete his statement.Vanessa looked away and grabbed her tablet." I'll take my leave now" she said and walked out, shutting the door behind her .She unlocked and looked into his eyes.Evan was confused.He couldn't comprehend what was going on but was scared of saying anything that will trigger her mood.He pulled her into a chair as he bent over her" I thought we agreed to meet tonight.." he asked surprised.She hit his arm playfully." Stupid you. Didn't you check your time?" She smiled in her tears.Evan glanced at his computer and his eyes widened on realizing how much time has gone " Ohh, I'm sorry.." he kaughed as he took a sit, stsring at her face.She didn't say anything except
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After the last ride, Evan guided Siena back to his car. The night was cool and time seemed to slow for both of them.She chuckled as he opened the door car for her to get in." Time to get you home " Evan smiled as he got into the car with her.Siena smiled and leaned her head against the window as they drove, still smiling from all the fun.When they reached her apartment, he stepped out to walk her to the door. She turned to him, shy from excitement, and wrapped her arms around him in a warm hug.“Thank you, Evan… I had a nice time tonight,” she whispered into his ear. He smiled softly, holding her a little tighter. “I’m glad you’re happy. ”She pulled back, giving him one last smile before slipping inside her apartment. Evan stood there for a moment, watching the door close.He took a deep sigh and got into his car before driving off into the night.The very next day was no different.Rather it got better. He took Siena to the beach, where they walked barefoot along the shorel
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Madam Xin leaned back, folding her hands over the table. " I'm sure you all know this is about Evan Lancaster" she said and they all nodded to themselves. “Evan is clever, yes. Resourceful, yes.... But even he is not invincible because one thing most of you don't realize is how dumb he can be." The others gave her a look of surprise and confusion, unsure if she was mocking or serious.Victor Romano spoke first “ Xin, but… you underestimate him if you think arrogance alone will make him fall.”She smiled more. “Not arrogance,” she corrected. “Naivety. "Marcus Garry shifted in his seat. “ Shouldn't that be the reason why we strike now?”Madam Xin replied him.“Exactly. Timing is everything. But for now we have to wait.." The others blinked in surprise. “Wait?” Hassan asked. “But—”“No,” she interrupted, her voice sharp, leaving no room for argument. “Patience is part of the plan. And besidesI have a new edge that I'm planning to use against him.." she smiled dangerously as the ot
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The office door slammed shut as the last of the staff hurried out, leaving Evan and Vanessa alone. The sudden silence was deafening, broken only by the faint sound of the TV still showing the scandalous headlines.Evan’s gaze locked onto her. His voice was low.“Tell me, Vanessa… who initiated this sale?”She stammered, . “I-I don’t. I I—”“Don’t lie to me.” He slammed his palm against the desk, cutting her off. “This is Lancaster property. Nothing of this scale can move forward without you knowing. More importantly, how is it on every news station before I even hear about it?”Her lips trembled. “Evan, please, calm down... ”Tears welled in her eyes as she saw how angry he was. " I've always wanted to tell you." She cried softly. " Remember that night. Last week Wednesday when i came into your office to inform you about some mishap."Evan nodded, even though he was too angry to recall any of it." If it wasn't that Siena came in. I would have showed you and since then, you have be
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He opened the door. Outside, a small cluster of staff members stood waiting, their faces weary from the long day, talking quietly among themselves.Other department staff moved around them in the spacious hall. Ferdinand was there, leaning casually against the wall, his badge swinging from his neck. He looked up the instant Evan appeared. Evan smiled faintly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.“Ferdinand,” he called as he walked to them, drawing everyone’s attention. “A word, if you don’t mind.”Ferdinand straightened with a neutral look “Of course, sir.”" You can all come in." Evan said as he and Fedinard led the way.Vanessa’s stomach tightened as the Chief Analyst followed Evan back inside, completely unaware. Everyone watched with curiosity.As Ferdinand sat, Evan’s fingers tapped lightly against the desk.“Tell me, Ferdinand… where were you the night of the Shanghai transfer?”The room fell silent the moment Evan spoke. Ferdinand blinked rapidly “S-sir, I don’t understand
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" He's also waiting for you at the mansion" Vanessa answered to Evan's surprise.Really, follow me." Evan said and walked out.They got into his car and he drove home.** It was almost afternoon and Harland sat in the spacious living room, relaxing with a glass of wine." You can call me when next you need me" the maid said as she refilled his empty glass and left.Harland smiled as he continued to review the newspapers in his hand.The top headline was about the Lancaster Hotel in China. He laughed to himself as he flipped pages over and over.Just then, the door opened and He looked up from the papers he was reviewing as Evan entered. He took a sip of his wine and took his eyes back to Evan who was by now standing before him with an angry stare.“Harland,” Evan fumed, “I need answers.”Harland leaned back in his chair, swirling his glass “Answers to what, son?” He smiled. It got Evan more furious. How can he be so calm when everything is in a chaotic state!Vanessa, who had
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"I've held a press meeting in the next few hours. Be ready," Harland said, and Evan nodded without a word. Meanwhile, at Siena’s apartment, four hours later… Siena was in her room that evening, having a cup of tea in her hands after returning from work.The house was empty except her.Her mother had traveled to Asia for vacation, leaving the place entirely to her.She even thought about inviting Evan in, the next time he came over. The TV blared in the background, but her mind was elsewhere, glued to her phone as she scrolled absentmindedly through endless posts and messages.Her thumb moved, swiping past photos and updates, yet she hardly noticed the content as thoughts of Evan kept surfacing, making her wonder what he was doing at that very moment.Just then, she heard a familiar voice coming from the TV. She looked up out of curiosity to see it was Evan.She dropped her phone and focused. He was giving a press speech, debunking rumors of a failed sale.She listened intently H
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The next morning, Siena was scheduled to speak at a big tech summit. She had prepared her speech for weeks, but now everything felt different.As she got ready, her phone vibrated nonstop with messages and alerts. The leaked photos of her and Evan were everywhere. Reporters were waiting outside the summit hall, with cameras ready.When she arrived, people whispered and murmured. Some were excited while others seemed curious. But Siena kept her head high. She had come to talk about her work, not her private life.She walked into the main hall to see even more reporters and businessmen as they were all waiting for her to step on stage.There were also huge banners with her pictures hanging down from the ceiling with the keyword " VISIONARY " written boldly beneath it.Evan sat in the reserved section of the hall with his men.His security was tight with his guards stationed at every corner and he had personally checked the venue for safety.He even made sure the whole building was cov