"Warren, Chet is just spouting nonsense. Don't listen to him. We have plans for lunch. We won't be joining you," Clara hurriedly said as she and Chet quickly retreated from Warren's presence.Warren sensed something amiss. His suspicions grew as he watched them leave hastily. Warren wondered why Chet knew something he didn't. When had he and Evelyn become acquainted?He suddenly remembered the day Evelyn donated blood to Clara and pulled Chet aside for a private conversation.Warren felt frustrated recalling these events. He picked up a golf ball and threw it forcefully across the field.Just then, Charlie arrived to pick him up. Noticing Warren's gloomy expression, Charlie deduced that his talk with Evelyn had gone poorly again.Charlie immediately tried to comfort him. "Mr. Larkin, sometimes women need to be coaxed. A meaningful gift can sometimes work wonders. It's better than kneeling on spikes. The last time my girlfriend was mad, I bought her a necklace, and she forgave m
"It wasn't her. It was her mother, Xena. I heard she was desperate for cash, probably to pay off gambling debts. I think there's more to this story. Maybe Evelyn was coerced," Charlie reported.Warren's gaze turned gold upon hearing this. He suddenly remembered the anniversary celebration, where Evelyn had last worn that necklace. She despised Xena too much to give her such an expensive item willingly. It must have been under duress.With that thought, Warren stood up abruptly, "Check the hotel's surveillance."Half an hour later, Warren was in the hotel's surveillance room. He saw no sign of Xena after a long search. Just as he was about to give up, he spotted Evelyn rushing toward the staircase with the necklace clearly visible around her neck.When Evelyn appeared on the screen again, she was in Seth's arms, and the necklace was gone. Warren had a good guess of what had happened after comparing the scenes. He watched the footage with a grim expression and ordered coldly, "Find
Warren clenched his fist. His eyes burned with rage as he looked at Xena."Throw her in an asylum and ensure she's closely monitored." After saying this, he left without looking back.…In the morning, Evelyn received a call from Steven, who informed her that his grandson, William Bennett, had recently been discharged from the military and was currently idle at home. He suggested that William could come and serve as her bodyguard. With the recent unrest, Evelyn readily agreed.After breakfast, she drove to the airport to pick him up. However, as she stepped outside, she spotted a familiar figure. Clad in black, Warren stood like a phantom emerging from the dark. He fixed his gaze on her.Evelyn remembered Warren's words from yesterday."To let bygones be bygones and start anew."She barely smiled, grabbed her keys, and headed straight for the parking lot."Evelyn," Warren called from behind.She stopped and slowly turned to face the gloomy expression on Warren's face. Her voic
Evelyn stood in the airport hall and immediately spotted a tall man among the crowd. Despite the sunglasses, she recognized him as William Bennett, Steven's grandson. His choice of camouflage attire seemed oddly fashionable, reinforcing his moniker, "Heartthrob Trooper"."Hi, William! I'm Evelyn Jefferson. Your grandfather sent me to pick you up," she said.William quickly removed his sunglasses and gave Evelyn a once-over.The sight of her replaced his cold demeanor with a warm smile, dimples and all."Evelyn, you're even prettier than in the photos," he said. Evelyn might have mistaken him for someone else had he not called her by name. She wondered if this could really be the rebellious youth Steven had described. He seemed rather cute and quite polite.Evelyn attempted to help with his luggage, but William refused outright."Evelyn, a man like me shouldn't let a lady carry the luggage," he insisted.He then hoisted a large military backpack onto his shoulder and dragged
Evelyn was ready to leave after her brief words.Seth immediately stopped her. "Evelyn, they are our clients. My mother faces a plagiarism lawsuit. It's unsuitable for me to appear in court as her son, so I recommended you."Evelyn knew Seth's mother was a renowned designer for a top brand, and such plagiarism cases were common in the industry.She let her guard down. She approached Diana and said politely, "I appreciate your trust. I'll do my utmost in this case."Diana pulled her to sit and poured herself a cup of flower tea.She smiled. "I've heard about your exceptional skills from Seth since school days. I'm relieved you're handling this case.""You flatter me, Mrs. Yarrow. Given the opportunity, I will give it my all," Evelyn responded.Their conversation was harmonious, shifting from work to family topics.Diana was a talkative person. She discussed many societal issues faced by independent women with Evelyn.These were issues that once puzzled Evelyn, who listened inte
Warren raised his icy gaze. "What else do you expect?" he asked.Ethan kicked him. "You're useless. Fight for her. Are you going to wait for Evelyn to send you a wedding invitation before you regret it?"Warren felt a sharp sting at those words. The thought of Evelyn marrying another man caused him pain. It was as if several hounds were tearing at his heart. His eyes narrowed slightly as a glint of determination appeared on his face."Charlie, go to the wine cellar and get that bottle I've been saving," Warren commanded.Charlie responded immediately with a smile. "Right away, Mr. Larkin. I'll get it now."His speed was impressive. He was back in less than five minutes, cradling a bottle of long-cherished wine.Warren took the bottle and strode out of the private room, followed by the cheers of several men."Good luck. May your pursuit not end in a funeral pyre."Evelyn listened intently to Diana talk about industry oddities. Her face wore a gentle and pure smile. Just then,
Lucas immediately said, "Seth, help Mr. Larkin get the medicine from his car."As soon as Seth got up, Warren stopped him."There are several medicine bottles in the car. Even I don't know which is which. Ms. Jefferson used to manage them, so she should accompany me."Of course, Evelyn could see right through Warren's tricks.However, since Yarrows were here, she didn't want to expose him. She simply braced herself and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Yarrow, excuse me for a moment. I'll go help Mr. Larkin with the medicine.""Alright, go ahead."Just as she stood up, Warren wrapped his hand around her wrist.Nodding at the Yarrows as he got to his feet, he said, "I'm not feeling well, so I won't disturb your family meal. I'll excuse myself first."With one hand holding onto Evelyn and the other clutching his stomach, he walked out the door with a pained expression.Diana watched the door close, seemingly seeing through the whole ruse. She gave Seth a meaningful look."I'm not a conservat
Evelyn replied indifferently, "Mr. Larkin, there's nothing between us that requires forgiveness. You didn't do anything wrong. It was I who flattered myself, thinking that you truly loved me before."I only realized later that I was just a pet to you, just like your Samoyed."Mr. Larkin, so long as you're willing to spend some money, you can have whatever you want. I'm sure whatever you choose can make you happier than I can."After she finished speaking, she didn't even wait for him to respond. She simply said to Charlie, who was running over, "Mr. Larkin's stomach condition is acting up. You should take him to the hospital. I have some matters to attend to, so I'm leaving now."She walked into the elevator without sparing a single glance.Charlie watched the elevator doors slowly slide shut then turned to look at his boss' pitiful expression. He couldn't stop himself from letting out a sigh. Winding his arm around Warren to help him stand, he said, "Mr. Larkin, I'll take you t