The minor celebrity named Stella Goldbridge tried all her tricks to win over Warren, a man of considerable influence. Despite her efforts, Warren did not even glance at her. He avoided any physical contact. Disheartened, she stood up to grab a drink. She stumbled and found herself heading straight for Warren.Warren had a cigarette in his mouth as he watched her with a cold gaze. As Stella was about to fall into his embrace, he swiftly moved aside. As a result, Stella hit the back of the couch hard. Blood started flowing from her nose after that.Ethan saw this and laughed heartily. He told Stella, "Your little tricks won't work on him." He threw a stack of money at her and ruthlessly sent her away.Then Ethan looked at Warren with a smile. "You asked me to get you a woman. I've brought you more than a dozen now, and you haven't touched a single one. What's the meaning of this? Are you playing games with me?" He picked up his phone. With a meaningful smile, he suggested, "Sh
Evelyn suggested, "Why don't you call Mr. Crawford instead? I think Warren's pretty tired of me by now. He probably doesn't want to see me anymore. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up."Ethan quickly said, "Evelyn, do you really want to cut ties with Warren completely? Being friends isn't that bad."Evelyn forced a laugh. "Dr. Xavier, as someone in my position, I shouldn't rely too heavily on my benefactor, should I? I've got other things to attend to, so I'll hang up now." Her words were clear and straightforward.After hanging up, Ethan couldn't help but curse. "Damn it, Warren, you deserve this! It's all your own doing. If you had shown Evelyn a bit of decency, she wouldn't have been so cold to you."Warren felt a sharp pain in his chest, but his face remained expressionless. His tone was indifferent as ever. "Spoiled brats like her can't handle the real world. She'll come crawling back once she's had her fill of hardships."Ethan was livid. "Where do you get your confidenc
Evelyn's lips curled into a cold sneer. She hung up the phone without hesitation.Clara watched the ended call. A gleam of triumph flickered in her eyes. She refused to believe that Warren wouldn't fall for her without Evelyn.At that moment, she heard Warren's pained muttering. "Evelyn, when are you coming back? I miss you so much."His words obliterated any remnants of Clara's fleeting victory. Her hands clenched into fists as anger filled her heart.Warren had seen Evelyn with Seth. Yet, he still yearned for her. She wondered if he could have truly fallen for her. She felt it was impossible as Evelyn was like a pet to him, so she thought he wouldn't have any real feelings for her.Clara's jealousy peaked as she watched Warren on the bed. He ceaselessly kissed the pillow he thought was Evelyn. Seeing this, she was determined to make him hers tonight.With that thought, a seductive smile appeared on her face. She slowly began to slide off the strap of her slip dress. However,
Hearing those words, the movement inside suddenly stopped. It appeared that whoever was inside was uncertain about how to respond to him.Warren's lips curled with a hint of mischief. "You think coming back to sleep with me and making breakfast will make me forgive you? Evelyn, you're being too optimistic!"After saying that, he pushed the door open.Just as he was about to pin the person he thought was Evelyn against the kitchen counter and punish her, he saw Winnie's face instead. He was immediately taken aback. "Oh, it's you."Winnie was holding a spatula. She playfully tapped Warren's face and laughed, "Still drunk, huh? Dreaming big this early in the morning?"Being teased by his own sister, Warren's expression darkened instantly. "Why are you here in my house?""You've got some nerves asking me that. If it weren't for me, you'd be done for!" Warren asked again, "Where's Evelyn?""Evelyn? She wouldn't give a damn about you." "That's impossible. I remembered Evelyn bring
Charlie couldn't stand Warren's peace. He decided to stir things up with a topic about Evelyn.He glanced at the rearview mirror and smiled, "Mr. Larkin, Ms. Jefferson seems to be job hunting. She's visited several companies. With her skills and beauty, if a rival company snags her up, it'd be quite a loss for us, wouldn't it?"Warren had been resting with his eyes half-closed. At Charlie's words, he slowly opened his eyes. A chill flickered through his dark pupils as he said, "Spread the word. They're welcome to sign her if they're not afraid of Larkin Corporation's retaliation."…On Friday evening, Warren went to Nexus Lounge for a business dinner. As he entered the parking lot, he spotted a familiar figure. His heart ached at the sight.Evelyn wore an avocado-green silk blouse with fashionable beige cropped pants. Her chestnut-colored curly hair fell naturally over her shoulders. She looked both professional and charming.Warren watched her intently. He wanted to find signs o
This was Evelyn's first formal encounter with Warren since their breakup. She had thought she would be calm, but seeing him reminded her of a lingering ache in her heart.Standing by her side, Tammy complained, "Yandel tricked me. He said Warren never attends these events, so I thought it would be safe to bring you here."Evelyn smiled lightly. "It's okay. We're all in Bramston City. It was bound to happen sooner or later.""Don't worry. I'll try to keep you from having to interact with him," Tammy assured.As they were about to leave, Warren's cold voice halted them. "Does Mrs. Hawkins plan to leave upon seeing me? Am I that unwelcome here? Is this how you treat your guest?"Tammy gritted her teeth. Turning around with a forced smile, she politely said, "Mr. Larkin, we're honored by your presence. Sorry for our impoliteness."Warren's gaze swept over Tammy and Evelyn. His eyes didn't reveal any emotions. "Since I wasn't properly welcomed, perhaps you should drink as penance."T
Evelyn immediately lowered her head and apologized. As she was about to turn away, that person grabbed her wrist. With a forceful pull, she found herself against a broad chest.A man's deep, husky voice came from above her. "You're willingly staying with him even after being coerced into drinking? How much do you like him?" Warren's arms held Evelyn tight against him. She couldn't move. His dark eyes burned with anger as he looked at her. He had never let her drink so much when they were together. Yet, just now, she had downed three drinks in a row to help Seth land a deal. He wondered how much she loved him to go to such lengths for him.Warren's intense gaze bore into Evelyn as though it could reduce her to ashes. Evelyn looked up at him, expressionless. "Didn't you say I can hold my liquor, Mr. Larkin? If I hadn't drunk, wouldn't it have been a slap to your face?"Evelyn's fair face was tinged with a faint blush, her eyes turning red from the alcohol. Her soft lips move
Warren didn't get angry from the bite. Instead, he seemed to savor the sensation while touching the wounded spot with a hint of indulgence. A mischievous smile played on his lips.Just then, a low chuckle reached his ears. Yandel approached from not too far off with an ambiguous smile. "If you're so reluctant to let her go, why did you let her leave? Didn't you know Seth has liked her for many years? Are you really okay with someone else taking away the little innocent pet you've raised?Warren pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. The flickering light accentuated his sharp features. He took several deep drags as a faint smile formed on his lips. "Do you think people can just take away what belongs to me?"Yandel pointed at him and teased, "No wonder Ethan couldn't stand you. Where does your fucking confidence come from?After saying this, Yandel turned and walked away. Evelyn and Seth managed to sign two major contracts that night. They had also succeeded in secur