Chapter 26

After writing the message on Evelyn's palm, Warren ran his hand up and down her thighs teasingly.

He shot her a meaningful gaze that seemed to warn, "I can't guarantee what I'll do if you dare speak up."

Evelyn had a mind to resist his advances, but she was worried that Steven might find out about her and Warren, so she could only lower her head and dig into the cake wordlessly.

Warren felt a jolt in his heart when he saw how obedient she was behaving. A weird sort of tingly sensation spread out across his body.

He unconsciously tightened his hold on her. "This student of yours looks pretty bright. Why do you say that she'd picked the wrong person?"

Steven sighed. "She gave up pursuing a career in the field of law for that man. But who'd have known that not only did he not appreciate her, but he'd even treated her poorly.

"The reason for my visit this time is to back her up. I heard that he's got Evie's father imprisoned, and he's even planning on suing her for intentional harm.