Chapter 99

"I'm just going on vacation with friends," Evelyn lied. "Friends? You mean a friend called the Galaxy Award International Competition?" Gretchen's voice dripped with sarcasm. Evelyn's heart skipped a beat, and her mind raced as she wondered how Gretchen had found out. Suddenly, her frozen bank account made sense. She immediately stood up, ready to bolt, but Gretchen was quicker. "Security, escort Ms. Monroe to her room. Make sure she doesn't leave until that ridiculous competition is over," she ordered. Several burly men appeared, grabbing Evelyn. Gretchen searched her and confiscated her phone. "No outside contact for now." Evelyn was roughly pushed into her room, the lock clicking behind her. "Aunt Gretchen, why are you doing this?" she cried. "I know why you want to enter that competition. Are you that eager to leave this family, so eager… to leave me?" Gretchen's voice was harsh. "I can't stay by your side forever. I need my own life," Evelyn argued, standing up to Gretchen