Evelyn was taken aback. Looking at Warren in disbelief, she asked, "What did you say?"Warren playfully pinched her cheeks and teased, "I requested for your dress to be delivered to your office. Where else would it go?"His words made Clara's eyes well up with tears. "Warren, can't I even try it on?"Warren looked at her and nonchalantly said, "This one doesn't suit you. Look at some others and put them on my tab."With that, he wrapped his arm around Evelyn and led her downstairs.Clara cried in frustration as she watched them leave. "Mrs. Larkin, is Warren planning to have Ms. Jefferson as his companion? What should I do?"Gloria wiped her tears and reassured her, "Don't worry, only you can be Warren's future wife. Show your best at the event, and Warren will surely notice your qualities." A malicious glint flickered in Clara's eyes despite her appearing helpless as she leaned on Gloria's shoulders. When Warren ushered Evelyn into the car, she hadn't fully processed the sit
Winnie's eyes widened in surprise. "She looks so innocent and vulnerable. Grandma, let me go over and introduce myself."She tried to get up, but Bonnie firmly held her back. "Don't cause trouble for Warren. Let's see what he does first."Evelyn and Warren had drawn everyone's attention from the moment they entered. They had attended various events together before but never as grandly as today. On top of that, they were wearing matching outfits.Even Warren's gaze toward her carried deep affection.Speculation buzzed among the attendees. "For Mr. Larkin to bring Ms. Jefferson to this grand occasion, she must be more than just a companion," they murmured."Maybe she's on her way up the social ladder," another voice chimed in.Clara clenched her fists in anger upon hearing these remarks. Warren's intentions were clear. He wanted the public to acknowledge Evelyn, but Clara wouldn't allow it to happen.She immediately sent out a text message.After Warren greeted the city leaders
Upon seeing her, Xena edged further out, wearing a sinister and terrifying smile on her face."Give me the rest of the money, or else I'll jump off from here. But before I do, I'll expose this online. I'll reveal how Warren unjustly fired me just to keep his little mistress away from me. I'll claim I jumped because I couldn't bear losing my job."She laughed maliciously and added, "Evelyn, imagine the impact this will have on Warren at Larkin Corporation's anniversary celebration today. If you don't comply, you'll suffer the consequences."Then, she showed Evelyn the edited document she had prepared in advance, complete with images and a sorrowful narrative. Evelyn knew that if this matter were to be exposed by the media, it would be blown out of proportion. And with the Larkin family's branches all keeping a close eye on Warren, any mistake on such an important day could have significant consequences for him. She couldn't allow this to happen. Her heart ached as she hadn't ex
Evelyn reluctantly obeyed and dropped her phone from the rooftop. The height was too great, and she couldn't hear it hitting the ground. She glared fiercely at Xena. "Are you satisfied now? Get out of there!"Xena stepped over the railing and walked to Evelyn's side, wearing a sinister smile. "It's great having a beautiful daughter like you. You're like an endless source of money. I'm off now. Make sure to take care of Warren and earn some cash for me."As Xena left, Evelyn collapsed on the ground, trembling uncontrollably. Her mind was filled with disturbing images, and terrifying sounds echoed in her ears. Ending her life seemed like the only solution to escape from it all. Evelyn knew her illness had flared up, and it was severe. She needed to see a doctor immediately. Just as she attempted to stand and leave, her legs gave out, and she fell to the ground. Her knees collided with the gravel, leaving several cuts.In her weakest moment, the door to the rooftop swung
Seth took Evelyn to see a psychologist. After a series of examinations, they discovered that Evelyn had suffered from severe depression in the past. The reason for her relapse was due to stress, and she saw someone she shouldn't have seen.Seth's eyes welled up with tears as he thought about Evelyn's past ordeal. He dialed a number on his phone. "Mark, help me find a woman named Xena Summers."Two hours later, Seth met Xena. She was bound, blindfolded, and cursing incessantly. Seth stood to the side, smoking a cigarette, quietly watching her.It was because of Xena that Evelyn had suffered for so many years. It was because of her that Evelyn had contemplated suicide multiple times. How ruthless could she be to push her own daughter to the brink and show no remorse?Seth's heart ached at the thought of that. He stubbed out his cigarette and instructed his assistant, Mark Doyle, "Hit her where it won't kill her."At Seth's command, Mark's men began to beat Xena mercilessly.
After searching inside for a while, they couldn't find any sign of Steven. Evelyn grew concerned and asked, "What if it's serious, and he has been taken to the hospital?""Don't worry. I'll call and check," Seth reassured her.He immediately took out his phone and dialed Steven's number. He failed to get through even after several attempts. Thinking it might be an issue with his phone, he had Evelyn try, but she faced the same problem. At that moment, he noted the landline in the room had been severed, rendering all phone lines ineffective with their mobile signals blocked.Seth sensed trouble and hurried to the door, only to find it locked. He instantly realized they had been set up. The aim was to trap him and Evelyn together.Seth observed the scene and glanced at Evelyn, who blushed and gazed at him with a newfound desire in her eyes.Seth's heart skipped a beat. "Evelyn!"She weakly said, "Seth, I feel so hot."With that, she slumped onto the couch.Drawing on year
Warren stared at Seth, whose clothes were disheveled, and gritted his teeth. "Seth, do you really think I won't lay a finger on you just because your dad's backing you?"Before Seth could react, Warren charged like a wild beast and unleashed a barrage of blows upon him.Warren's mind was flooded with images of Evelyn in her nightgown; her face flushed as she lay on the bed. Her hair was wet, and even her pale neck was red.He had witnessed this sight of Evelyn before. She was his lover, yet here she lay in another man's bed. How could he possibly bear her betrayal?He unleashed another heavy blow on Seth, leaving him no room to fight back.Then, a weak voice pierced through the chaos. "Warren, stop!"Although Evelyn's words were meant to be stern, her weakened state made them feeble.Warren halted, and his eyes reddened with fury as he looked at Evelyn. Tears welled up in her glistening eyes, yet beneath them, a familiar sense of desire stirred.He gnashed his teeth in ange
Finally, Evelyn had broken free from him. She was no longer his mistress, and she was finally herself again.Yet, her heart still ached terribly. Evelyn spent the night quietly. The next morning, when Seth came over, she was hunched over her notebook, engrossed in something."Evelyn," Seth called out with concern.Evelyn glanced up and gave Seth a weak smile. "Seth, just give me a moment. I'm almost done with this resignation letter," she said.Seth stood in the living room, silently observing her.He couldn't discern any trace of reluctance on her face. Instead, she seemed surprisingly relaxed and content. He knew this was Evelyn's best disguise.The more painful she was, the more she pretended like nothing was wrong.He walked over and gently said, "I've arranged a golf game with Mr. Bennett. He wants to challenge you.""Sure, I haven't been active for a while," she agreed readily. But her fingers continued to type on the keyboard.Just then, her phone rang. It was a c