“About the paparazzi appearance. Appearntly, they received a tip from someone inside the museum. However, I wonder who it could be?" Eva wondered as well, but with so many guests in there, it could be anyone. “Well, I'm not really interested in him anyway." Eva coldly stated out." Not interested in him?!” Nathalia let out a gasp, her eyes growing wide as if she had just heard the most notorious gossip of all time. She leaned over the table and stretched her hand to grab her friend's face looking her dead in the eyes."My dear, you can always tell everything, you know, right?” Nathalia whispered gently like she was trying to persuade a child to tell her the truth.Eva eyed her friend's suspicious behavior. "What are you doing? What the hell did you mean by that?” She inquired."Is there something wrong with your vision? How can you not like Lucas? Don't you see how handsome and wealthy he is? I mean he might be a blind date set up by that two faced bitch but you don't have to overloo
Nathalia let out a tired sigh and raised her hand up to rub her forehead. Maybe she had been a little harsh on Eva. She was just looking out for Eva and totally forgot that her best friend is currently in a tight spot with both her father and stepmother on her neck.“Look, I'm sorry that I yelled at you. I was just watching out for you, you haven't spoken with your uncle for a very long time that I can remember so what if something happened again- anyways, I'm really sorry.” Nathalia genuinely apologizes to Eva. Eva's gaze softened when she heard Nathalia's apology. Even though she understood her worry she wasn't able to control her emotion and also gave her a piece of her mind.“I understand you, Nathy. And I also apologize for speaking to you in that manner, I couldn't control myself." Eva also apologized while staring at Nathalia. There was no way she would be angry at Nathalia for long and same goes for Nathalia as well.“I deserved it, maybe it's the wine that made me react that
Eva parked her car in the parking lot of the apartment complex. She stepped out of the car and headed to the entrance of the building and made her way to the elevator.After Eva entered the security password of her apartment, she opened the door and entered her house. “Finally home." Eva muttered, feeling extremely welcomed by the quietness in her house. She made her way to the couch and dropped her bag and sat down as well. She let out a tired sigh for the nth time as she rested her head backwards and closed her eyes to rest for a little bit. It took Eva some moment to gain her energy before she stood up from the couch and made her way to her bedroom to change out of the dress. “Ah, I miss laying down on my bed!" Eva removed her sneakers and jumped on her bed, turning around and rubbing her hand on the bed.Fifteen minutes later, Eva walked out of her bedroom completely changed out of her clothes and she was currently wearing a sweatpants and big white shirts. Her hair was still ti
“I have a favor." Eva ignored the person's comment, skipped any form of pleasantries and went straight to the point.“You rarely ask me for favors, even though you know my motto already." The male voice continued. “Blood for blood. An eye for an eye, until the world goes blind.” Eva remarked before he could say anything else. “You make it sound like you're a mafia lord." She added, though part of it was true The voice laughed at her remark. “What can I say, in this world we have to have a motto that we go by so that we don't miss our direction. You're still quick witted as I remember. It's such a shame if only you didn't stay in Miami, you would've been able to hold a great position in the family business.” "All of that power and status aren't destined to be mine." Eva mumbled.“Well, unlike your mother you have a genius ability in business, with more proper training you could've easily-” "I wouldn't call it a special ability when I wasn't born with it.” Eva spatted out, cutting h
“You haven't prepared a dress yet! How could you forget about something so important like that?!” Nathalia nervously yelled, she had been too preoccupied with her work to remember about the party. When she remembered, she decided to quickly call Eva and confirm it.“Well, I'm also busy just like you are. Besides, didn't we go shopping last week? You bought so many clothes and dresses for me, I can probably get something to wear out of them.” Eva calmly replied."What?! I can't believe what I'm hearing! You can't wear any of those outdated dresses to the party!” Nathalia yelled.Eva rolled her eyes at Natalia's comment. The dresses she had just casually called outdated actually cost a lot of money to buy and are one of the best designs that a lady would kill to wear. “Why are you getting all worked up? It's just a party that I don't plan to spend much time at.” Eva casually stated. She didn't understand why Nathalia was too worried about what she looked like to the party. She was only
“As expected." Eva gazed at the sky outside her window before opening the bedroom door and walked out to the kitchen. She wasn't in the mood for food so she just prepared a cup of coffee for herself and headed back to the bedroom.Entering the bedroom, she placed the coffee on the bedside table. She opened her wardrobe and grabbed a big scarf and draped it over her body before she grabbed a novel from the small shelf in her room and the coffee then strolled to the small bancoley outside her room window.She had already anticipated that she would not get any sleep not after what happened with her and Nathalia so she rather spent the night away reading and enjoying the beautiful night scene outside her bedroom. ********The next morning, Eva who was lying lazily on her bed woke up from her sleep when she heard her phone ringing beside her.“Gosh! What the hell in the morning!" She groggily mumbled as usual whenever she was awakened by a phone call. Eva removed the blanket off her face
"You know exactly what I'm talking about, Mr. Black. You married my mother off to my father, knowing that my parents have no interest in each other but all because of you only listening to yourself you couldn't see what your daughter wanted." Eva stated, her anger rising up by each moment.“My daughter was getting old and kept refusing all the other men that came for her hand in marriage. Did you expect me to sit down and watch my daughter become an old lady? I had to do what I had to do and that was why I accepted your father to become her husband since he isn't from California. I was only doing this for her happiness.” George explained his reasons. "Well, you never asked my mother if she had someone she liked or not before making a decision for her. She was never happy in that marriage for a day!” Eva yelled over the phone. She remembered those memories when her father always gave her mother cold shoulder whenever she tried to create a conversation between them. “If your parents n
He would not give away his granddaughter that easily and for some reason he was happy that her wedding with Mark which he wasn't invited to didn't work out. That way he can continue to protect her from other men, and because of that he planned to keep more eyes on Eva closely even though he wasn't in Miami.“I'm already on it before you mention it. I'm not letting some cookies-cutter date my nieces at all.” Rapheal remarked.Meanwhile, after Eva hung up the call she placed the phone beside her and fell back to the bed deelo exhausted from the discussion she had with George. “It's just five o'clock in the morning and I'm getting such a call." Eva mumbled as she went back to sleep. It hadn't been up to five minutes when her cellphone rang again, making her groan in anger.“Seriously?!!" Eva yelled and she sat back up and picked up the call.“What is it?" She asked angrily."Stupid child! Is this how you greet your father in the morning?! You're becoming more useless each passing day!!”
As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the Miami sky in shades of orange and purple, Eva leaned back on her couch, flipping through a stack of papers. Her phone buzzed on the table beside her, and she glanced at the caller ID. “Grandpa Smith,” she answered with a smile as she picked up the call. “Eva, my dear, how are you feeling?” Lawrence’s warm, deep voice came through. His concern was evident, as always. “You’ve been overworking yourself lately, haven’t you? Tell me, how’s your health?” “I’m fine, Grandpa,” Eva assured him, her voice was light and soothing. “I’ve been careful, and I’m almost fully recovered. There’s no need to worry.” “Good, good,” Lawrence replied, though his tone suggested he wasn’t fully convinced. “I just wanted to check up on you—and remind you about the banquet. I assume you’ve prepared for it?” Eva chuckled softly. “Of course, Grandpa. I wouldn’t dare forget something so important. I’m getting everything ready, and I’ll be there on time.” “Good
"U-uhm, Boss?" Clara noticed he had been spacing out for quite a while.She couldn't deny the appeal of her worldly boss whose face resembled the statues tucked away in museums. His face was the polar opposite of his personality. His clean-cut appearance was amplified by the fact that he was smoking.In the dim room where the cigarette smoke was more prominent, his eyes were slightly squinted, sharp jaw clenched, and ruffled hair giving off a very dangerous type of man — the kind you wanted to convert into good."Clean my office." Mark flicked the ashes off of his cigarette.Because of the scandal, he had been having issues with Christine nonstop the past few days, with this morning being their worst… Today was not a good day for him."I'll contact the Janitor right away—""I don't have the time to wait for the janitor. Do it yourself." He commanded her, his tone not leaving any room for discussion.Disgruntled at his request, but with no option to disobey it, Clara could only grit he
The executive wailed upon hearing the two most dreadful words in the world. He squealed like a pig being slaughtered. "No, wait, Boss, please! Give me another chance! I swear I won't be bribed again—" Too late. He was dragged out of the room, screaming, kicking, and begging for mercy, his grating voice bouncing off the hallways, causing the employees to cringe upon hearing the deafening sound.Shane walked in immediately afterward. "Boss, your next order?""Have all of his work and personal history checked." Damien paused before saying, "Bankrupt him." He disdainfully said."I expect to see the stocks of Johnson Corporation drastically plummet by the crack of dawn.""Right away, Boss." Shane nodded, bowed his head, and excused himself. When he was out of the office and the door was closed, he sighed in disappointment.What a foolish man.Just a few minutes ago, the executive had miraculously talked his way into having a personal meeting with the President, and instead of eventually ut
Once outside, she spotted her assistants seated near the entrance, their faces etched with fatigue. They had clearly missed the commotion inside the store."Please ensure the purchases are delivered to the Cross Estate," she instructed. After a moment, she added, "You’re free to go home afterward. Thank you for today."The assistants blinked in disbelief before scrambling to their feet. "N-no, thank you, ma’am!" They bowed deeply as Eva walked off, determined to find a proper gift.Eva wandered from store to store, dissatisfied with every option until she reached a small boutique tucked into the corner of the mall. The store’s minimalist logo, "NE" caught her attention.“NE?" Eva muttered under her breath.Intrigued, she stepped inside. The boutique, despite its modest location, radiated sophistication. Every piece was crafted with exceptional detail and elegance. Yet, Eva couldn’t help but wonder why such an acclaimed brand was hidden away on the uppermost floor.A sales associate ap
"It's alright, Mr. Billy. A few replaceable employees aren’t worth losing sleep over." Eva’s calm smile sent shivers down Mr. Billy’s spine, leaving him terrified yet eager to please her.Understanding the unspoken warning, he quickly replied, "As the head of the security team, it is my responsibility to handle nuisances like these. Please don’t trouble yourself with such matters, ma’am." The fear of losing his lucrative position was evident in his voice. Though Eva appeared composed, Mr. Billy knew better than to underestimate someone with her reputation.The sales associate, now pale as a sheet, stammered, "M-ma’am, w-would you still like the cufflinks? I-I can wrap them up immediately and include a bonus—"Eva waved her hand dismissively, her gaze fixed on her nails. "No need for bonuses. Just swipe the card." She ignored Christine, who angrily slapped her polished black card onto the counter."I said those cufflinks are mine!" Christine’s voice trembled with rage. Losing to Eva tw
"Ms. Lily, what seems to be the matter here?" the head of the security team, Mr. Billy asked, his sharp eyes scanning the crowd of dazzling socialites and the two strikingly beautiful women standing by the cashier.One exuded an angelic innocence, her golden glowing halo hovering above her head, while the other had a magnetic charm and a commanding aura that was impossible to ignore. Though dressed in casual, understated clothing, it was clear from her demeanor that she came from a background of privilege and influence."Thank goodness you're here, Mr. Billy!" Lily exclaimed dramatically, her tone laced with frustration. "This young lady here is causing an absolute scene! She’s insulting and disturbing one of our valued customers. Her behavior is disgraceful!" She put on a distressed expression, though her eyes still held their usual arrogance.Mr. Billy frowned, sensing there was more to the story. Still, before he could interject, Lily continued her tirade. "Can you believe the aud
Christine didn’t spare Eva another glance as she made her way to the checkout counter, but Eva decided to linger just a bit longer, intrigued by the brewing drama. If her memory served her right, Christine had always been meticulous when it came to spending, often opting for practicality masked as elegance.The sales associate broke the silence. “Ma’am, your total is fifty million dollars. Will that be debit or credit?”Christine froze, her carefully crafted poise faltering for the briefest of moments. A flicker of unease passed through her eyes as she stared at the bill in her hand. The credit card tucked away in her wallet wouldn’t even cover a fraction of the total.If only she had known this little excursion would cost so much, she would have brought her other credit card. But Tanya’s stern advice echoed in her mind: minimize spending and public outings until the scandal blows over. If anyone caught wind of her shopping extravagantly in the midst of her controversy, it could spark
……..The days passed peacefully, with little to disrupt Eva’s recovery. Soon enough, she found herself healed enough to venture beyond the confines of Damien's mansion. Thanks to Damien, she has been focused on causing chaos but he had been the ones to take extra care of her injury and body. Her wounds had started to fade, and the scar-reducing ointment he had given her worked wonders. Now, she was as elegant as ever, with no visible marks left behind.The upcoming banquet was less than a week away, and Eva decided it was time to shop for the perfect dress. Her grandfather had specifically requested that she shop at Stardom Mall, not only to show respect to the Banks family, who managed it, but also to honor the family’s deep ties to the mall. Everyone there knew better than to disrespect Lawrence Smith’s favored granddaughter—a figure of power who held significant shares in the mall.Eva opted for a casual outfit of black leggings and a simple hoodie. She believed comfort was key for
Eva leaned her elbow against the window, a sly smile forming on her lips. “Let’s just say certain people needed a reminder of where they stand.”“I knew it!” Nathalia burst into laughter, the carefree sound lifting Eva’s mood further. “I was telling one of the stylists yesterday, ‘Eva doesn’t let people get away with things. If she’s back, she’s back with a bang!’ And look at you, proving me right.”“I didn’t do anything without reason,” Eva replied, her voice calm but firm. “Christine and Mark needed to be handled. And Director Rick? Well, he made his bed.”“Oh, believe me, I’m not judging,” Nathalia said, her tone growing slightly wicked. “You know I love seeing Christine squirm. She’s got that fake, angelic act down, but I’ve always known she’s rotten to the core.”Eva smirked. “You’re not wrong. She’s good at pretending, though.”“Too bad for her that she’s not as good as you,” Nathalia teased, a playful lilt in her voice. “By the way, did you see the video of Mr. Carl’s press con