Chapter 54

Upon hearing Evelyn's request, Warren's eyes narrowed. His deep gaze turned icy, reflecting the darkness of his thoughts.

"Evelyn," he said firmly, "Apart from that, everything else is negotiable."

"But that's all I want, Mr. Larkin. You can't go back on your word," Evelyn retorted.

In an instant, Warren loomed over her with a stern look.

His warm breath brushed against her face.

"Evelyn, do you want to get rid of me that quickly? Are you that eager to run to someone else?" he asked firmly.

Unfazed, Evelyn met his gaze calmly. "Believe what you will," she replied.

Warren's tone turned menacing. "Forget about it. I won't release you even a day before our agreement ends! The Sullivans will answer for this."

With that, he stormed out.

It remained a mystery how Warren convinced Clara, but eventually, she appeared in Evelyn's room wearing a hospital gown to offer her apology.

The Sullivans compensated Evelyn for her mental distress, yet they cautioned that they would show no lenie