Crossing the Line

Behind the Billionaire's mask!

Chapter 14

Sophie's POV

"What are you doing?" Evelyn asked as she joined me in the kitchen.

"I'm trying to make dinner." I stated while stirring the simmering sauce on the stove top.

"For my brother?" Evelyn asked.

"No!" I said, more like shouting.

"Oh! So what are you making?" Evelyn asked.

"Spaghetti Bolognese," I replied, trying to sound nonchalant.

Evelyn's eyes widened. "But that's my brother's favourite food."

"Really? I didn't know," I lied, attempting to play dumb.

I had asked Rose, the cook about Julian's favourite food.

"Oh!" she said, not believing me.

"But why is Rose not cooking?" Evelyn asked, looking up at Rose, who was standing beside me.

Rose smiled warmly. "Mrs. Sophie volunteered to cook today."

"Yes, Evy. I have just been doing nothing in the house, so I decided to cook," I explained.

Evelyn leaned toward me and whispered, "You're trying to win my brother over, right?"

I didn't say anything and just blushed.

I finished cooking, and