The Perfect Heiress’ Biggest Sin Novel

Chapter 17 The night in Airedale was bitterly cold , with few people braving the streets .

Evans villa was dimly lit , and the air was thick with the scent of alcohol .

He sat on the floor beside the couch, gripping a bottle of whiskey in one hand .

His eyes were hollow , as if all life had drained from him .

For a month now , hed done nothing but drink .

His friends had taken turns trying to snap him out of it , but he refused to listen .

His world had shrunk down to just two things alcohol and the memory of the woman who was no longer there .

Not far away , a few of his friends gathered in hushed conversation as they watched Evan in his defeated state .

What the hell happened to Evan ? Ive never seen him like this before , one of them muttered , frowning Its got to be because of the plan .

Three years of work , and then it all crumbled .

It must be killing him .

Thats why hes drowning himself in alcohol to cope , another guessed .

Come on .

Its just one failed plan .

Evans been through worse .

Hes probably just in a bad mood and wants to drink it off , someone else argued .

A bad mood ? Whats there to be upset about ? Joselyns gone , the plans dead , and Jarrett isnt making any moves .

He should be relieved .

One of them hesitantly asked , Do you guys think it might be because of Joselyn? Joselyn ? No way ! Evan always treated her like a tool .

Why would he be this messed up over her ? Someone snorted .

But dont you think Evans been acting really off lately ? No matter how much he drank before , he was never this completely out of it .

One of them said , Yeah , I think so too .

Remember that night at the banquet hall ? He smashed everything in sight .

He looked completely unhinged .

I think Evan might have … someone trailed off .

What ? the others pressed .

He might have fallen for Joselyn .

The man finally voiced his suspicion .

The words hung in the air .

Everyone froze for a second , then burst into laughter .

No way ! How could Evan fall for Joselyn ? Come on .

Its Evan Lloyd were talking about ! Just then , a cold female voice cut through the noise .

Quit guessing .

Hes drowning his sorrows because hes heartbroken .

Everyone turned around and saw Megan had shown up behind them at some point .

Her expression was cold , and there was a hint of mockery in her eyes .

What the heck ? Why are you here again ? someone asked nervously .

Megan chuckled .

Why shouldnt I be ? Didnt you all say Joselyn and Evan broke up ? That means hes mine now .

I came to check on him .

Any problem with that ? My goodness .

Dont mess with him right now .

Hes not in a good mood , someone tried to reason with her .

Mess with him ? Megans voice suddenly sharpened .

Do you guys even know what happened yesterday ? He called my dad and said he wanted to call off the engagement .

My dad refused and went to confront him , only to walk in on him fighting with his dad about it .

Miloyd wouldnt agree to call off the engagement , but Evan insisted .

So , Mr.

Lloyd took off his belt and struck him 99 times ! Yet even after that , Evan still wouldnt back down ! Gasps rippled through the group .

Someone rushed forward and yanked Evans jacket off .

Sure enough , his back was covered in raw , crimson welts .

The wounds hadnt even been treated , so his shirt was soaked through with blood Evan , what the hell ? This marriage was supposed to be a power move for both families .

You never had a problem with it before .

What changed ? Why are you so dead set on calling it off now ? Megan ineered I told you .

Its because he fell for someone else .

He fell for Joselyn .

He went in planning to use her , but it turns out , he played himself instead.

Isnt that hilarious ? Everyone exchanged uneasy looks , struggling to come up with a response .

Someone muttered under their breath , No way .

How could Evan be in love with Joselyn ? And why the hell not ? Megans voice went sharp again .

Just look at him ! if he didnt love her , would he be doing all this ? Would he take 99 lashes just to break off the engagement ? The gap fell silent .

As they thought back on Evans unusual behavior over the past few weeks , doubt began to creep into their hearts .

Evan , are you really in kave with Joselyn ? someone asked hesitantly .

All eyes turned to him .

Tell us , Evan is what she said true ? Sven had been quiet this whole tipne , but when he heard that , he suddenly slammed the bottle in his hand against the floor .

It shattered , sending shards and liquor flying everywhere .

His eyes were bondson as he looked up .

In a hoarse voice , he shouted , Yeah , I love her ! So what ? You got a problem with that ?