Chapter 1434:
“A crazy woman?” Gorman’s eyes flicked to Kylee, his tone laced with suspicion. “Her?”
Evie jumped, ready to defend Kylee, but Linsey quickly intervened.
“No, it wasn’t Miss Russell. I don’t even know who it was.” Linsey lowered her gaze, avoiding Gorman’s probing stare, and added deliberately, “The woman was older. Her family came to apologize later, and I let it go. You don’t need to get involved—it’s already settled.”
Gorman wasn’t fooled. He could see through Linsey’s lie.
He considered pressing her, but her insistence on hiding the truth told him further questions would yield nothing. So he played along. “The slap can be overlooked. But Kylee trying to douse you with boiling water? That’s not something I’ll let pass.”
His gaze shifted to Kylee’s scarred face, the warmth in his expression giving way to a cold, cutting edge. “Miss Russell, don’t you owe me an explanation?”
Kylee stood frozen, her mind blank, unable to process the sudden scrutiny. Evie leapt forward, positioning herself between them. “Mr. Green, it’s all a misunderstanding.”
She rushed to explain. “Kylee’s been hospitalized after a fall that scarred her face. She’s been in a terrible mood. When she ran into Ms. Brooks just now, they had a small spat, and in a moment of anger, she acted impulsively. I apologize on her behalf—to both you and Ms. Brooks.” She bowed deeply, her posture pleading.
Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, Evie added quickly, “Mr. Green, rest assured—Kylee’s scar is temporary. The doctors say with proper recovery, she can have cosmetic surgery to fix it.”
Gorman listened to her excuses, a cold laugh echoing in his mind. This slick fool had no idea who she was dealing with, daring to spin such a flimsy story?
Gorman knew Linsey’s character—she was never one to start trouble.
Moreover, reports from staff sent to check on Kylee confirmed a scar marred her face, raising concerns about its impact on upcoming ad campaigns. He had even dispatched someone to investigate further, verifying the extent of Kylee’s injury.
Even with cutting-edge cosmetic surgery, the scar—positioned so prominently—would never fully fade, likely altering the shape of her nose and eyes. Her face was her currency with her audience. Surgery carried steep risks, and a botched result could cost her a massive portion of her fanbase if they rejected her new look.
Gorman’s silence left Evie sweating profusely.
Mistaking his quiet for dissatisfaction with her lone apology, Evie tugged urgently at Kylee’s sleeve, her eyes pleading. “Kylee, don’t just stand there! Apologize to Mr. Green and Ms. Brooks yourself,” Evie urged.
Kylee jerked her arm free, tears welling in her eyes as if she were the wronged party. “I didn’t do anything wrong. It’s Linsey Brooks who ruined—”
Evie clamped a hand over her mouth, her face flushed with embarrassment. “I’m so sorry, Mr. Green. Kylee’s just upset—she doesn’t mean it.”
Gorman’s expression remained impassive. “It seems Green Group has no further use for Miss Russell.”
