Chapter Forty Six: I Think She Knows

EVELYN'S POV:

At the first ring, Leonard picked up the call. His calm voice greeted me, and I wasted no time asking if he could come to my place for the night, whenever he was done with what he was doing.

“As it pleases her majesty,” he teased, his tone light and playful.

I explained to him that I was heading to see my dad but reassured him that my place would remain unlocked. It took so much discipline not to share the good news about my project approval with him right away. I wanted to tell him face-to-face and see his reaction.

Once I was ready, I stepped out of my room, eager to meet my dad. However, as I entered his house, it was eerily quiet. Confusion began to take hold.

“Dad?” I called out, but there was no response.

I headed to his bedroom door, only to find it locked. My confusion quickly turned into fear.

“Dad?” I called again, my voice more urgent as I rushed back to the living room.

Just then, the lights flickered on, and there he was, standing with a bottle of wine in his hand and a mischievous smile on his face.

“Congratulations!” he exclaimed.

Relief washed over me, and I ran to hug him. He kissed my forehead, his warmth calming the panic that had gripped me moments ago.

“You scared me, Dad,” I said, laughing despite myself.

“I know, right?” he replied, a sly grin on his face.

We spent the evening talking, mostly about the company and its future. My mind, however, kept drifting to Leonard and the anticipation of his visit. I silently prayed that he’d be waiting for me when I got home.

After the celebration, I noticed Dad was starting to doze off. I helped him to his room, kissed him goodnight, and left for my apartment.

As I stepped inside my home, the lingering warmth of my evening with Dad began to fade, replaced by a comforting presence. Leonard was already there, waiting patiently for me as we had planned.

The night unfolded like a beautiful dream. We talked about many things, including Aaron. Leonard’s mischievous grin hinted that he had something planned to handle Aaron, but he wasn’t ready to share the details yet.

As the hours passed, our conversations grew deeper, and our connection grew stronger. Leonard suddenly leaned in and placed a passionate kiss on my lips. I couldn’t help but deepen it, feeling a rush of emotions and desire that made my heart race.

He pulled back for a moment, his eyes locked on mine. “Evelyn, I can’t get enough of you,” he whispered, his voice low and filled with longing.

Before I could respond, he lifted me onto the couch, and we were caught in a whirlwind of passion. I wrapped my legs around his waist as his body pressed into mine, every touch igniting a fire within me. His breath was like fuel, feeding the flames of my desire.

As he moved against me, I felt like I was floating, every sensation heightened. My soft moans mixed with his, creating a symphony of passion. When I finally reached my peak, a shuddering wave of ecstasy coursed through me, leaving me breathless and utterly satisfied.

As the first light of dawn painted the sky, I opened my eyes to find Leonard already up. Soon, he walked in with two cups of coffee, handing one to me with a smile.

“Good morning,” he said, his voice soft and affectionate.

We shared the coffee, then took a warm bath together. As we got ready for work, I told him about my plan to drive my new car that day. I giggled as I mentioned it, still amazed by the gift.

When we headed downstairs, Leonard placed a kiss on my forehead and then on my cheek.

“Next time, try to look a little shabby,” he joked. “You’re too irresistible right now.”

With that, he left, leaving behind a silent promise of more moments like this to come.

Later in the day, to discuss more on our triumph. However, he had his own plans. He proposed that I enroll in an intensive month-long course to better understand the company’s operations. While the idea seemed daunting, I recognized the importance of being prepared. Determined to succeed, I agreed to arrange my schedule and embrace the challenge.

As I returned to work, the day unfolded like a whirlwind. Amidst the busy hours, a peculiar text caught my eye. It was an SMS from Dana, mistakenly sent to my DMs.

“I think she knows about the nanocam. It wasn’t there—I checked while she was at the hospital. We need another plan, and fast. She’s getting sassier by the day. We don’t have much time, or it’ll be too late.”

My heart skipped a beat as I read the message. It was clear now—Dana had been in my room, and she knew I had been at the hospital. The realization sent a chill down my spine. They were watching me closely.

“What could they be planning next?” I wondered, my thoughts racing.

“Oh, Dana,” I thought to myself, a sly smile forming on my lips. “I can’t wait to deal with you and Caleb. Enjoy your schemes while they last—it’s only a matter of time.”

I decided to address the situation with Leonard later. For now, I needed to stay focused.

The evening was reserved for a meeting with Aaron, and I had to be ready for anything. As the city lights began to twinkle, a mix of excitement and trepidation filled me. We were one step closer to uncovering the truth and achieving our goals.

Just as I was gathering my thoughts, my phone rang. It was Leonard.

“Hey, what’s going on?” I asked, curious about his early call.

“Everything’s fine,” he said, his tone serious. “But I want you to go home. I’ll handle Aaron alone. You don’t need to be out there—it’s safer for you at home.”

His words took me by surprise.

“Leonard, we talked about this last night and even this morning. What changed?” I asked, trying to understand his sudden shift.

We argued for a while, but I stood my ground. Eventually, he gave in and agreed to pick me up from the office.

After the call ended, I notified my dad’s driver to pick up my car from the office since I’d be riding with Leonard. With everything arranged, I sat back and waited, anticipation building for the evening ahead.