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
Seth stood behind Evelyn. Before she could speak, he grabbed her wrist and looked at Warren coldly. "Sorry, Mr. Larkin, we can't agree to this request. We'll have to decline it."Seth pulled Evelyn to his side. He protected her like a guardian angel. Warren felt a sting in his heart as the chill in his eyes deepened."Do you really think I came here today to talk business?" Warren asked as he slowly walked up to Evelyn. He leaned in and chuckled softly in her ear. "If you don't do as I say tonight, believe me, I'll destroy Seth's place!"Evelyn looked up and saw the raging fury in Warren's eyes. She knew he wouldn't let her off easily. She bit her lip. She fixed a cold gaze on Warren and said, "It would be my honor to dance with Mr. Larkin. I hope you keep your word."Seth immediately intervened, "Evelyn, he's doing this on purpose. You must not dance with him."Evelyn looked up at him. "Seth, don't worry. I know what I'm doing."Their conversation made Steven curious. He poi
Steven looked at him with a stern gaze. His voice was more serious than ever. "Did you know Evelyn before?"Warren laughed nonchalantly. "Didn't you see for yourself?""Evelyn used to work for you. She was your executive secretary, right?""Steven, I didn't want to hide it from you. Your good disciple didn't allow me to say it. Don't blame it on me."He pointed to the red wine on his face and chuckled lightly. "Look, this is her doing. You don't care at all."Usually gentle and smiling, Steven now trembled with both hands as he looked at Warren. There was unprecedented anger in his eyes."You deserved it! She gave up her opportunity to study abroad for you. She gave up the chance to become a legal elite. She was right to scold you. You're not only blind but deep down, you're clueless as well. Don't tell anyone we know each other in the future!"Steven trembled with anger. He had never thought the person who had constantly bullied Evelyn, driving her into a corner, was Warren.H
Evelyn's words were like a thorn, piercing deep into his chest. Warren didn't know why, but he'd always wanted to cling to Evelyn. He'd always wanted to hear her voice. Even if she scolded or hit him, it felt much better than not being able to see or touch her now.His eyes darkened slightly. His voice became a bit hoarser. "Evelyn, since you like to daydream so much, why don't you become a writer? I did this for Mr. Yarrow and his son's sake—to give them some business opportunities. It has nothing to do with you. "Besides, my grand-uncle has already mentioned this to my grandma. If I don't help out, do you think she would let me off? Don't make it seem like I'm cooperating with your firm just for you. You aren't that charming."Evelyn could hear the disdain in his tone. She knew Warren, who was always cold-blooded and ruthless, only listened to Bonnie.She immediately lowered her guard. "When are you available?""9:00 am, at the golf course I often go to. Don't be late."When
Hearing that voice, Clara shuddered all over. She immediately turned back to look at Warren. "Warren, Ms. Jefferson was drugged that night and ended up with Seth. It wasn't intentional. Please don't blame her."Acting as if nothing was wrong, Clara reached for a towel, intending to help Warren wipe his sweat. But he pushed her away.He fixed his icy gaze on Evelyn and demanded, "Tell me clearly what happened that night."He pulled Evelyn from the chair into his embrace. The sweat from his forehead dripped down his jawline onto Evelyn's face. Evelyn looked at him, unfazed. "Didn't you see and hear everything?""You were drugged, so you ended up with Seth, right?""Does it make a difference? In your eyes, I'm a dirty woman, aren't I?"The veins on Warren's forehead bulged. His deep-set eyes instantly turned red. He shielded Evelyn's head with his hand, which was burning with heat. His voice was low but filled with barely suppressed emotion as he said, "I will find out who did t
Warren brought Evelyn to the golf course. He pointed at a large tree ahead and said, "I've lost something under that tree. Could you help me find it?"Evelyn didn't want to talk much with him, so she walked straight toward the tree. She searched carefully around the tree several times but found nothing.Just as she realized she might have been tricked, she heard Warren's low chuckle from behind. "Aren't you going to ask what I've lost, Ms. Jefferson?"Evelyn looked at him coldly. "If you're not genuine about the deal, I won't entertain any games with you!"After speaking, she turned to leave but was blocked by Warren.Warren's eyebrows were striking, and his gaze was intense as he watched her. He spoke in a deep and charming voice, "Three years ago, I lost my first kiss here. Can you help me find it?"Evelyn's heart skipped a beat upon hearing those words. Her fingertips trembled slightly as her mind filled with images from three years ago.Back then, Warren had just recovered f