Chapter 775

The tension in the room was suffocating, and no one dared to breathe too loudly. All eyes were fixed on Liam as they waited for his decision. This situation was like a powder keg waiting to explode. With Evelyn's fiery temperament, things could have easily spiraled out of control if handled poorly. Sure enough, Liam's expression had already turned icy, something Evelyn immediately noticed. In all the years she'd known him, she'd seen many sides of Liam, but never this—he had never been angry with her. Instinctively, she took a step back. Liam's cold voice cut through the silence like a blade. "Matteo, didn't you hear what I said?" "Yes, Mr. Larson." When Evelyn didn't move, Matteo signaled to the bodyguards, who stepped forward, applying subtle pressure. "Ms. Swanson, please leave," one of the bodyguards said firmly. Evelyn quickly realized what Liam was doing. He was making it clear that no matter what, he was going to protect the woman standing beside him. “Fine, Liam! B