“Do you guys have this in your store?" Nathalia asked as she showed the image on her cell phone to the saleswoman." I'm sorry ma, but we don't have this kind of dress currently in our store. But we do have other dresses and I promise that you would love it.” The saleswoman wan suggested." It's a shame, I was hoping to buy that dress for you that would rival her?” Nathalia muttered in disappointment, making Eva look at her."What are you talking about?" She questioned, casting Nathalia a suspicious look.“It's n-othing you should be worried about." Nathalia looked away from Eva. She hadn't told Eva the real truth why she was desperate to make Eva look stunning to the party and that was because she had come the news about the kind of dress Christine planned to wear to the party, it's all over the news. Nathalia had to admit that the dress was beautiful and when she called Eva and asked her if she had a dress, Eva's reply made her realize that she had no clue about the news of Christin
“Miss Nathalia, would you like something to drink?" The head staff asked after Nathalia sat down on one of the couches placed in the dressing room. The head staff clearly knew who Nathalia was, that was why she had been the one to come and welcome her into the store earlier. And based on the way both Nathalia and Eva acted with each other, the head staff could easily tell that they are closer than normal.“Just a glass of water would do, please.” Nathalia politely replied as she scrolled through the fashion catalog that was placed on the table hoping to encounter a more suitable dress that she would for Eva to wear. Even though she was a popular model in the country and outside the country, Nathalia never forgot her manners unlike other celebrities that would just look down on people because they are famous. The head staff nodded and gestured to one of the saleswomen standing in the room to go and get what Nathalia asked for.“Hope she doesn't need a hand in there?" Nathalia asked as
Eva didn't say anything and headed back into the dressing room to change out of the dress and wear her normal dress. “Thank you. Please come again!" Mira said, bowing her head deeply as both Eva and Nathalia walked out of the store. She had personally been the one to help Nathalia check out of their store.She could already picture how large of a commission she was going to get, plus bonuses of how items were purchased. And she even got the chance to engage in a comfortable conversation with the famous supermodel Nathalia. She was expecting Nathalia to be arrogant in person but she was surprised when Nathalia didn't treat any of them in the store like they were beneath her.“All the clothes from that store are beautiful. I think I just found a new place to shop until I drop.” Nathalia commented, holding multiple shopping bag in her hand. One would think that all the items in her hand were for her but she only had a few things she picked for herself and the rest were for Eva.She happ
“Oh my gosh! Is that Damien Cross?!" Lucas’s head snapped at the mention of the wretched bastard. He raised his gaze and sure enough in a distance he saw him.“Damien Cross? Really?!" Someone shouted. A long red carpet was rolled down in the luxurious mall. Employees quickly ran to the scene, forming a collective line along the carpets and quickly bowed at the presence of the Cross heir.“Welcome, Mr. Cross! “ Almost every important employee was present here, lowering their bodies into a deep bow despite being out of breath. “It is Damien Cross!" Instantly, the crowds of women fled to the scene, like flocks of pigeons towards new food. Even the hired paparazzi also disappeared.No matter how much they were paid for this gig, taking a photo of the Cross heir was worth much more. One of Cross pictures could sell from a range of tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. “Oh my god, both of the country's most eligible bachelors are here...... “ “What do you mean county's bachelor? Ev
Eva blinked. She turned and glanced back at the woman. Even her name sounds pretty.“Well, I wouldn't know that." She curtly said. Eva raised her hand and placed it on her chest feeling another prick of pain. She watched as Chloe batted her pretty little lashes at Damien.Damian raised his brow, curtly replying before walking off. Chloe let out a small laugh at what he said, the epitome of femme fatale. Damien paused and cast her another glance, but he didn't respond.“Eva!” Eva jolted. " Huh?” "Oh, I said the Patson family are one of the top five families in the country and they are also one of the families in Miami to have a relationship with the Cross family.” Nathalia said. Though she didn't tell Eva the whole information, she decided that it wasn't necessary or the time for Eva to know. The Patson family have had their relationship with The Cross family even before the current patriarch of the Cross family who was none other than Damien's grandfather. The relationship started
“Uh,” Nathalia trailed off after they released the handshake. She glanced at the hesitant Eva to the happy looking Lucas.“Eva, is it true that you'd be attending the birthday party of the Grason patriarch this weekend?" Lucas suddenly asked.Eva glanced at him for a moment then nodded her head in response. “Then do you already have a date? I can be your date-"“I already have a date." Eva suddenly cut off Lucas.“Oh, really. If you don't mind, can I ask who your date is?" Lucas asked curiously. He wanted to know if there was another man he didn't know about.“Nathalia. She is my date to the party." Eva curtly replied with a serious expression.Lucas was taken aback when he heard Eva, he glanced at Nathalia who gave him a small smile and nodded her head. “It's true, I'm going to be my best friend date to the party. “ Nathalia confirmed. “I see," Lucas nodded and the three of them fell into silence waiting for the first person to speak again.Nathalia glanced back and forth between E
Eva paused. Who is this? She suddenly became on high alert as she took a good look at the driver. But then, she noticed a small golden pin on the chauffeur's suit. She narrowed her eyes and faintly made out a symbol of the Cross family.Instantly, she knew who sent the man. Eva swallowed hard as she had no choice. There was a saying that goes: Be Careful not to run away from the tiger and fall into the hands of the lion.However, in her case . To escape from the tiger, she had to get into the dragon's cave. Eva forced a small smile, tightening her grip on Nathalia. “Ah, is the driver you sent for?" Eva loudly asked, making sure that Lucas heard it well.“Yes." Nathalia calmly replied, making the whole scenario look real. Unlike Eva who was on high alert, she knew the driver was from the cross family and it was Damien that had sent him to come and pick them up. But she didn't want to act like she knew since Eva doesn't know that Damian was her cousin, so she has to continue acting cl
Eva saw the chauffeur glance at them through the rearview mirror again. When their eyes met, he offered her a friendly smile and quickly looked away.“Though, I doubt any one among them can ever meet the standard of yours truly, Damien Cross." Nathalia snorted. Somehow she felt that Damien was starting to steal Eva away from her.Eva forced another laugh. " Oh, please. You're making us seem way too familiar-”" Yeah, yeah, sure.” Nathalia quickly hugged Eva and released the embrace." I'll see you later.” Nathalia elegantly stopped out of the car and as expected, she gained people's attention the moment she alighted the car.Eva let out a soft sigh and leaned against the window, watching how Nathalia elegantly strutted her way to the company entrance." Where are we going?” Eva asked the driver when the car began to move down the busy road again."To our destination.” The chauffeur informed, stepping harder on the gas. He was instructed to do incase Eva made an attempt to run.“And whe
After finishing her meal with Kai, Eva was ready to head home but paused, noting how bright the afternoon still was. Her grandfather’s words from their call replayed in her mind: Damien bought you a property.The curiosity nagged at her. Should she ask Damien about it? What if he thought she was being too demanding? After a few minutes of careful deliberation, she decided to call.The phone barely rang once before Damien picked up. His voice was calm but tinged with concern. “Eva, are you okay?”In the executive meeting room, heads turned in astonishment. Their boss, who usually disregarded calls during meetings, had not only answered his phone but done so without hesitation. His phone, typically kept out of reach, now sat prominently on the table—a change that hadn’t gone unnoticed.Eva hesitated briefly. “I’m fine, Damien. It’s nothing serious. I just wanted to ask you something.”“Go on,” he encouraged, his tone soft and attentive.“Well…” she began cautiously, unsure how to phrase
“Did Dustin Banks insist you attend the banquet, or was it your grandfather?” Kai asked, his tone laced with curiosity. It puzzled him why Lawrence couldn’t attend the event himself. Sure, the man was getting older, but didn’t he just make an appearance at a similar event three months ago? What has changed now?Eva blinked at the question, momentarily taken aback. She hadn’t thought about it in depth before, but now that Kai mentioned it, the whole situation did seem odd. Why was her grandpa Smith so adamant about her attending in his stead?“Now that you mention it, I’m not too sure,” Eva admitted, her brows furrowing as she contemplated it. She took a bite of the beef she had prepared, the flavors melting in her mouth, followed by a sip of soup to balance it out.Kai went quiet, his thoughts running wild as he considered different possibilities. His sharp eyes rested on Eva, who was too preoccupied with her food to notice his gaze.Even as she ate, there was an undeniable elegance t
Arriving at Elite EntertainmentThe sleek glass doors of Elite Entertainment gleamed in the morning sunlight as Eva stepped out of her car. The reception area buzzed with activity, but the moment she entered, heads turned. Being one of the agency’s most prominent models, Eva’s presence never went unnoticed.Ignoring the whispers, she made her way to the elevator, her heels clicking against the polished floor. Moments later, she was stepping into Kai’s office, where he sat behind his massive desk, engrossed in a document.“Kai,” Eva greeted, her voice drawing his attention.He looked up, his sharp eyes softening slightly when he saw her. “Eva. What brings you here so early?”Eva placed the container of food on the small glass table with a sly smile. “Bribery.”Kai raised an eyebrow. “Bribery for what?”“For what I’m about to tell you,” she replied, sitting down on one of the couches in his office mini living room.Intrigued, Kai leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. “This shoul
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