“I can never change the past. Whenever I close my eyes ,all I see are the images of the people I broke, the bonds I severed, and all the awful things I have done! I’m such a bad person, I'm a villain , and even at my wedding-” Eva's voice became muffled when she was suddenly pulled into a tight hug by Damien. For the first time, he saw her in her vulnerable state. His impression of her had always been of someone who is confident, daring and feisty. He didn’t know this was how she thought about herself?“You said it yourself, the past can never be changed, my dear kitten. Instead of burying yourself in the past, learn from it. See it as a meaningful lesson and let it go. Besides, nobody is pure in this world, we all have done bad things, not just you. Everyone just has the limit of the bad things they’ve done and how long they can hide it. You were born and trained in a family that had reached its peak by being ruthless and eliminating everyone that stands in their way. Being kind to
Nathalia, whose plane was supposed to land very early in the morning had some delaymeny issues, so Ella had no choice but to rebook her flight for the next plane and she just arrived in Miami about an hour ago. Nathalia pouted and saw her blank screen. She had been spamming Eva's phone with messages and attempting to calm her multiple times to inform her that she was around and was on her way to her apartment- which was Sunset Condo, the current apartment that she knew Eva was living in, but she wasn't responding like usual.Knowing her best friend's behavior, she would probably still be hurled up in her room sleeping like an old lady with no plans of getting up. “Shouldn't she be awake by now? I still don't understand why she has to sleep for so long, it's not like she needs any beauty sleep unlike me?” Nathalia fumed angrily, she climbed out of the black luxurious car, Ella had prepared to pick her from the airport when she arrived in Miami.She pulled out her big sunglasses from
"Hey, Lucien.” Natalia spoke."Hello, sis Nathy.” Lucien's calm voice was heard from the other line." I'm sorry for calling you at this time. I hope I haven't interrupted you?” Nathalia asked, she had forgotten Lucien would be in school before she called him."You and my sister just have the habit of asking that question after you call. And we have classes now.” Lucien replied, making Nathalia curl her lips when she heard him." What exactly are you calling for?” He asked straightforwardly, knowing full well that Nathalia needed something that was why she was calling him." Um …… I just wanted to confirm if your sister is currently at the mansion?" Nathalia finally asked, not bothering to argue with Lucien since he was right.“She's not. But that would be the last place she wanted to come after what happened." Lucien casually responded, he was currently sitting under the huge tree in the school yard. They are seniors now, so they rarely have many classes.“Meaning? What happened?" N
Laying in Eva's bed was no other than her evil cousin, Damien Cross- the emperor of the business world! Her cold, ruthless, and indifferent cousin, a man who rarely smiled and laughed, he- he was actually lying on her best friend's bed! Nathalia shook her head, believing that she was still on the plane and dreaming currently. ‘Of course this isn't real.’ She raised her hand up and harshly pinched herself, still thinking that she was on the plane, and having terrible and vivid dreams. This is the last thing that could ever happen.However, after pinching herself multiple times, she didn't wake up. She breathed in shock, not able to believe the sight before her again.H-how was this possible?! Her cousin and Eva together? Even though she was hoping that these two would end up together, she wasn't expecting this at all.“Besides, I thought Eva hated Damien?” she muttered.Still confused at the sudden turn of events, Nathalia looked around the room for any sign of what happened before sh
From beside his legs, Nathalia let out a small noise. Her eyebrows creased together to form a frown on her face.Damien's gaze darkened instantly. “Keep that voice down. She is still sleeping.” His hissed at her, knowing that Nathalia would retort back in a loud voice. Unfortunately his harsh tone didn't match his action. He was still adoringly running his hand on Eva's back, hoping to comfort her back to sleep.Nathalia kept opening her mouth and closing like a fish. She couldn't believe his behavior. He is being such a pampering boyfriend! ‘What the hell?’“Listen here-" "Raise that voice again, I will not hesitate to have your manager cancel all your work and send you to your parents. They seem to have a lot of lecturing to give you.” Damien's lips pursed into a thin line.Nathalia felt her entire body tremble and itch in annoyance. However, she had no choice but to comply and whisper in a lower voice.“If you bully me, I'll complain to my Eva. Probably it would give her more rea
Eva's heart skipped a beat as she took a step back, her surprise quickly turning to apprehension as she realized the intensity of his anger. It burned like a flame, one that she didn’t shy away from. At the moment, he looked as if he wanted to interrogate her there and then about how and why she owned a gun. But who was he to care whether she had one or not? She knew he owned the S&W pistol as well. She was the first to break their staring competition and when she did, she noticed something weird. He was sitting on her bed, his suit jacket and tie gone while his crinkled shirt was half open, revealing part of his muscular chest. His legs were still tucked into the same blanket she had previously been wrapped in."What are you doing in my bed?" She frowned, coincidentally glancing down at herself to make sure that her clothes were still intact. She was scared that the same thing might happen again because she recalled what had happened nine months ago. She was worried that he might
*********“Where are the souvenirs that you said you got for me?" Eva asked as she stared at Nathalia who was sitting on the couch in that living room. “Oh, that. Yeah, I did say that. Unfortunately! When I had rushed back to the country, I was worried about my best friend not picking up her phone call for the one week with a bag of souvenirs and gifts to give her. However, when I got to your apartment, I couldn't find you and in panic I dropped the suitcase where I had brought the whole gift.” Nathalia remarked, staring accusingly at Eva.“You sure have a lot to say and I can tell that you're really pissed?" Eva asked, flashing a smile at Nathalia. This is the only way she tries to persuade her before she continues to complain.“How did you come to know that I was here?” She added, still confused how Nathalia knew was in this place."Humph! Took you long enough to ask. Anyways, I had to call Lucien, thinking that you were at the mansion but he told me that you would be here since yo
“Hey hey, you have to share! Don’t be stingy and hog all of the food. I brought you a lot of boxes, the least you can do is share a piece with me!" Nathalia huffed when Eva held the box away from her."Oh please, why should I share with you? After all they are my gifts." Eva asked, hugging it to her body like it was a precious baby.“Geez! Just because I bought it for you doesn't mean I will not get to eat. One piece wouldn't be too much!" Nathalia yelled back at her, trying to reach for the box.“No, we all know one piece will become two, and then the entire box will be gone! You’re a supermodel, think of your figure!" Eva continue to tease her when Nathalia attempted to pounce at her for the delectable pastry. “To hell with my figure. If I add some pound I won't die except for a few scolding." Nathalia retorted. Upon seeing the pout from her Nathalia she laughed and placed the box in front of her.She shook her head when Nathalia proved her right by taking two more pieces out of th
Everywhere they went, they drew countless stares. Some people even stopped mid-step, their gazes lingering on the captivating striking pair. Some stole discreet glances, while others openly stared, mesmerized by the strikingly elegant couple. Despite the commanding presence of the tall, suave man walking beside her, she did not appear overshadowed. Her sharp eyes and composed demeanor radiated confidence, her neutral expression betraying nothing as she took in her surroundings. Together, their combined aura was magnetic and overwhelming, an air of authority and sophistication that seemed almost regal. They were, without question, the embodiment of a true power couple.“Oh my gosh, he’s so handsome!” In a hypnotic daze upon seeing someone so blindly charismatic, one woman whispered to her friend. “I wonder if he’s a model or an actor.”“No, he looks like an immortal!” another chimed in, hearts practically radiating from her eyes."Pfft! Ivy, you’ve been watching way too many historica
Eva tried to push him away, but Damien effortlessly pulled her back, pressing her body into his chest, solid as a wall. “I don’t have enough experience for that,” she muttered, her gaze shifting away to hide her embarrassment. She was skilled in many things, but kissing wasn’t one of them.At her admission, a surge of possessiveness coursed through Damien. His voice was firm and resolute as he said, “You don’t need experience. I’ll teach you.” His dark eyes held a depth of devotion that sent shivers down her spine.Eva thought he was joking, but the intensity in his gaze told her otherwise. Reluctantly, she smirked, “Alright, have it your way.”Seeing her compliance, his lips curved into a contented smile that only brightened his mood further.“"I have somewhere to take you," Damien said, his deep voice drawing Eva’s attention.She glanced up at him, her curiosity piqued, but instead of asking questions, she handed him her purse and cell phone without hesitation. "Hold this for me," s
The next morning, when Eva woke up, she let out a sigh as her eyes landed on the empty side of the bed.Last night, Damien had called to inform her that he wouldn’t be able to come home due to some work he needed to handle at the office.Even though she didn’t argue with him, Eva couldn’t help but feel that his absence was because he was still upset about their disagreement the previous afternoon. Regardless, she missed his presence deeply.Little did she know, Damien’s absence was part of a carefully planned surprise.After her morning routine, Eva dressed in a simple white top paired with black jeans, grabbed her bag, and headed downstairs. Her mind was set on going to Elite Entertainment for a meeting.However, when she reached the staircase, her eyes widened in surprise. Standing near the entrance of the living room was a tall and lean figure, exuding casual elegance.“Damien…?” she murmured, his name slipping from her lips before she could even think.He turned, a pastel blue box
"Wait, really?!" Nathalia squealed, her sorrowful tone vanishing in an instant, replaced by over-the-top excitement. Usually, she had to scream, throw tantrums, and threaten to hold her breath until she turned blue to get her brother to relent."On one condition," Damien said, impressed by her earlier accomplishments. If anyone understood Eva best, it was his obnoxious little sister."What is it? Is it about that boy toy? Don’t worry, I kicked him to the curb ages ago! I have already turned into a new leaf, in fact, I now have a boyfriend. He is a CEO and very good, someday I will introduce him to you. Just tell me anything you want me to do.” Nathalia wagged her metaphorical tail, eager to agree to anything."Have you spoken to Eva recently?"The question caught Nathalia off guard. She almost blurted, Of course I did! But thanks to you, I can't speak to my friend for long. But she lacked Eva’s boldness, so she replied, "No. Why?""Never mind. You’re useless too," Damien muttered, rea
Shane sighed, reaching into his briefcase to pull out another ready-to-use phone, already preloaded with all the necessary information from the previous one. "Is something the matter, Boss?" he asked cautiously, his words slow and deliberate, as though treading on thin ice. He handed the new phone to Damien with both hands, his posture tense.Damien inhaled deeply through his nose and exhaled slowly, attempting to calm the storm brewing within him. He understood why she had hung up. She didn’t want to escalate things, especially not after their most recent argument.Damien, who had little knowledge of relationships or how they worked, turned sharply to Shane, a scowl etched onto his perfectly chiseled face. "How's your relationship with your fiancée?"Shane blinked in confusion, his usually composed demeanor faltering. His expression went blank as if he hadn't heard the question correctly. Scratching the back of his head, he stammered, "P……pardon my incompetence, Boss, …could you repe
Eva exhaled deeply, her grip tightening on the steering wheel as Damien's words echoed in her mind. She hadn’t meant for the conversation to spiral into this, but his response had struck a nerve she hadn’t realized was so raw.He doesn’t understand what I’m trying to say. He keeps assuming I don’t see him as my husband. Damn it, of course, he’s everything anyone could want in a husband—perfect, dependable, and... maddeningly oblivious! she cursed inwardly, frustration bubbling beneath her calm exterior.What Eva truly wanted, though she could never bring herself to say it, was for Damien to ask her out the traditional way—a formal, heartfelt gesture that would solidify their relationship in the way she longed for. But she was too proud, too stubborn, to admit it aloud. Instead, she had resorted to subtle hints, hoping he’d pick up on them and take the next step.Yet Damien, with all his intelligence and sharp instincts, was painfully oblivious when it came to matters of the heart. He
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