The Sect Leader couldn't stop his tears when he heard the words "First Senior Sister."

Elder Xavier was stunned.

He asked hesitantly, "Sect Leader, what's wrong?"

The Sect Leader wiped his face and pointed to the cushion opposite. "Sit. My eyes might be irritated by the wind."

Elder Xavier sat down silently.

He waited for the Sect Leader's emotions to settle slightly before speaking. "There's a female Outer Disciple. Her bone assessment showed nothing remarkable as a child, but she queued again yesterday. Her physique suggests trained fundamentals from a young age. Sect Leader, I believe she is comparable to the First Senior Sister. Would you like to see her?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Sect Leader's tears began flowing freely again.

Elder Xavier looked bewildered. "Sect Leader, are you truly alright?"

The Sect Leader sobbed while wiping his tears. "I'm fine. Really fine."

Elder Xavier continued, "I lack experience assessing adult bones. My judgment may be inaccurate. You have a discerning eye. You recognized the First Senior Sister's uniqueness. Surely you can also determine... No, Sect Leader, why are you crying again? Should we go to the hospital?"

"Wah... No... Wah... need."

The Sect Leader's voice was choked with sobs. "I... Wah... haven't been feeling well lately... Wah... Have her compete in the Outer Disciple tournament. If she enters the Inner Disciple ranks, I will see her then... Wah..."

Elder Xavier quickly nodded. "Understood, Sect Leader. Please rest well."

The Sect Leader just relaxed when Elder Xavier added, "Even if not for yourself, think of the First Senior Sister. She will return soon. Seeing you like this would surely distress her..."

The Sect Leader cried even harder. "...Wah wah, just go. Please."

Elder Xavier exited the room and let out a long sigh.

The Cortez Sect must not miss any talented disciple. This is the Bone Assessment Hall's mission!

After feeling Evelyn's unique bone structure yesterday, he had been uneasy, fearing a missed talent. That's why he came to confirm with the Sect Leader.

With that physique, she should at least place third among the Inner Disciples.

The Sect Leader can assess her then!

…

Jason Evans headed towards the Discipline Hall and encountered Ethan Valentine on the way.

Ethan had just finished screening disciples. Standards were lax today, attracting many Outer Disciples.

He panicked and dumped the mess on his third junior brother. Then he immediately heard something happened to Evelyn!

Ethan rushed over and intercepted Jason Evans.

Jason Evans bowed respectfully. "Second Senior Brother."

Ethan was direct. The Cortez Sect valued strength over background, allowing him significant influence.

He commanded outright, "I'm looking out for Evelyn. Don't provoke her!"

He disliked Evelyn keeping a boy toy, feeling it disrespected his third uncle. But his third uncle's family recognition banquet was in four days. She couldn't have any stains on her reputation.

Jason Evans frowned and glanced around. "Second Senior Brother, are you also interested in her?"

Ethan immediately scolded, "Don't talk nonsense! She is my third... Anyway, you are forbidden from provoking her! Don't go to the Discipline Hall. Even if you do, I'll say I told her to hit you. See what you can do then!"

Jason Evans lowered his head. "Understood, Second Senior Brother."

Ethan turned and left.

Jason Evans raised his head, his eyes sinister.

He touched his neck, still throbbing with pain as if it might break.

This score must be settled!

A mocking smile curled on Jason Evans's lips.

…

After winning her match, Evelyn confirmed the subsequent schedule with John before returning home with Alexander.

Just as they reached the door, she received a call from John.

John sounded urgent. "Evelyn, Jason Evans is vicious! Right after you left, he spread rumors in the Cortez Sect. He said you, he said you..."

The words were too vile for John to utter.

Evelyn asked coldly, "Said what about me?"

John sighed. "He said you are promiscuous. He claimed you and your best friend Mina are selling yourselves. That his brother Justin slept with Mina, and he slept with you..."

Evelyn's pupils constricted sharply.

She hadn't expected Mina to be dragged into this.

Mina already struggled to explain her child's origin. Such rumors were truly destructive.

How could Mina continue living like this?

Evelyn's face instantly darkened. She looked at Alexander. "Let's find Justin!"

She had to make Justin quash these rumors!

…

Meanwhile, at the Ashcroft residence.

Mina was still unaware of the spreading rumors. She had just come downstairs for the weekly family dinner.

Every Tuesday, all three branches of the Ashcroft family gathered for a meal.

As Mina descended, she noticed Ethan and his brothers looking at her with intense hostility.

She frowned, confused.

Everyone sat on the sofa waiting for the elders.

Penelope Valentine noticed Fiona's usual seat was empty, feeling a sense of crisis.

She suddenly spoke. "Sister-in-law, do you know Justin Evans?"

Mina frowned thoughtfully. "We're acquainted. We discussed a collaboration before. The Sherwood Group has business dealings with the Evans family."

Penelope said with a suggestive tone, "So you were the one who negotiated that collaboration~"

Mina was taken aback. "Yes."

In the past, her uncle always insisted she accompany him for Sherwood Group collaborations.

She understood his intentions, but for her parents' sake, she reluctantly went.

As soon as she finished speaking, Ethan slammed his teacown onto the coffee table!

Crack!

Tea splattered everywhere.

Ethan glared at Mina angrily. "Sister-in-law, how can you be so shameless? How do you justify this to big brother?"

Mina looked utterly bewildered.

Penelope handed her a phone. "This is circulating in social circles today. It's full of detailed stories about you and Justin Evans. The details are quite explicit. Sister-in-law, you owe the Ashcroft family an explanation!"