Public!

Silence fell over the room.

Isabella Ashcroft and Julian Evans both looked at Alexander Vance.

Their faces paled.

They had intended to use Evelyn Ross's husband to humiliate her.

But Alexander Vance was stepping in for her?

Isabella didn't dare speak.

Sophia Watson decided to go all in.

"Mr. Vance, you know her husband?"

"With clothes like that, isn't he from a construction site?"

"Even if he's not a construction worker, he's just a contractor at best."

In her mouth, even a wealthy contractor was inferior.

Alexander's eyes turned icy.

He was about to speak when the private room door was knocked.

A man in a tailored suit entered.

"Excuse the interruption."

A classmate recognized him.

"Mr. Klein?"

Mr. Klein was surprised.

"You know me?"

"Our company is collaborating with yours on the恒温能源系统 project."

"I'm an intern."

The young man explained awkwardly.

Someone whispered, "Who is he?"

The young man immediately said, "An overseas Chinese returning for real estate!"

"His family's businesses are global."

"He's here to expand into the华夏 market."

"He's incredibly powerful!"

"A person like that is here for Mr. Vance?"

The Vance Group had shifted to real estate.

Alexander didn't recall any dealings with the Castillo family.

He was thinking when Mr. Klein hurried over to Anthony Castillo.

He pulled out a contract.

"Boss, the construction site we just inspected meets investment criteria."

"The contract is urgent, so I brought it for your signature."

He apologized to everyone at the table.

The room fell silent.

Alexander looked at Anthony.

His gaze turned cold.

Under the table, Evelyn had been holding his hand.

Even when discussing her background, she hadn't let go, as if drawing strength.

Now that attention had shifted, she relaxed and tried to pull her hand back.

But that large hand took control, gripping hers tightly!

Evelyn couldn't pull free.

She looked at Alexander in surprise.

The man's face showed possessiveness and sourness.

Jealous?

Evelyn followed his gaze to Anthony.

She found it both funny and exasperating.

Anthony's presence actually made Alexander feel threatened…

She stopped struggling.

All eyes were on Anthony.

He felt the intense stares, one particularly hostile.

Anthony finished signing and looked up.

He met Alexander's gaze.

He gave Alexander a gentle smile.

Then he turned to Evelyn.

"Miss Evelyn Ross, a formal introduction."

"Anthony Castillo."

He extended his hand to Evelyn.

Evelyn could only use her free hand for a brief, polite shake before quickly withdrawing.

Alexander's expression darkened further.

Anthony seemed not to notice.

He looked at Sophia.

"I am not a construction worker."

"I dressed like this after a site inspection."

"My apologies for the misunderstanding."

Sophia's mouth hung open, wide enough for an egg.

She looked sheepishly at Anthony, then at Evelyn.

She was speechless.

James Klein's eyes lit up.

"I knew Dr. Nan wouldn't marry someone who lays bricks!"

"So he's a tycoon!"

"Dr. Nan and a real estate tycoon are a perfect match!"

"I just searched the Castillo family online."

"They're amazing!"

Isabella and Julian frowned at Evelyn.

How was this possible…

How could she marry someone like that?

Julian realized making her his mistress was impossible now…

He looked at Alexander.

Seeing his uncle's dark expression, he felt a secret satisfaction.

Someone like Evelyn… even his uncle couldn't have her.

Isabella suddenly spoke.

"Evelyn, is he really your husband?"

Evelyn smiled faintly.

"Do you want him to be or not?"

Isabella was stumped.

Evelyn stated directly, "He is not my husband."

Anthony sighed.

"I am not Miss Evelyn's husband."

"It rained yesterday."

"Miss Evelyn lent me her umbrella."

"I came to return it."

"Miss Isabella Ashcroft added me on WhatsApp and invited me."

"She said I could see Miss Evelyn here, so I came…"

He explained clearly.

Isabella breathed a sigh of relief.

"So it was my misunderstanding!"

Evelyn found it ridiculous.

When Anthony was a construction worker, they denied it.

Isabella didn't believe them and manipulated public opinion against her.

When Anthony turned out to be a tycoon, Isabella believed it immediately.

Evelyn looked at her.

"As long as you believe it, that's fine."

"Just stop trying to pin labels on me."

Her words exposed Isabella's intentions, making her uncomfortable.

Isabella forced a smile.

"My mistake for misunderstanding."

"But Evelyn, who is your husband really?"

"Won't you bring him to meet us?"

"Everyone wants to know!"

"Who is so fortunate to marry someone as outstanding as you, regardless of status?"

She emphasized "outstanding," full of sarcasm.

Professor Lowell looked at Evelyn.

"Evelyn, bring him next time for me to vet."

Evelyn smiled and nodded.

The man beside her spoke in a deep, commanding voice.

"No need for next time."

"I'm here now."