Sitting behind the desk in the small study room she had found a few days ago. Eva contemplated on what to do first with the information that Nathalia had just told her. “There is one person I need to call now." She mumbled to herself and grabbed her phone and dialed a certain number. She patiently waited for the call to connect and it did at the third ring. “Why are you calling me all of a sudden, my sweetheart?" Harry's voice spoke through the phone immediately it connected. The sound of cursing and heavy keyboard pressing were heard in the background. Eva chuckled. "Did I disturbed you? I just called to check up on you?” Hearing Harry's voice, she asked with a small smile on her face. "You of all people should know that any phone call is always considered disturbing to me." Harry chided. He was heavily focused on being the victor of a new game that one of his buddies had invented, and right now, he was at the hardest level with the rumored, unbeatable boss. “And I would rather
After a few moments of silence, he spoke. "No money can pay me to sell you off. Not after what you’ve done for me." His voice was somber and soft, nothing like the loud and outgoing person he was.Eva had a soft expression on her face, as she thought about the hard times that Harry experienced.There was a period of time where Harry's wrists were filled with cuts, his eyes dull, the hope long gone from his heart, and his entire body was filled with horrific marks, due to the hard training they had to undergo as the future heirs of Black family, even Eva was no exception just that it was a bit lesser for her. But now, it was hard to recognize the man he had become."Aw geez, you’re going to make me cry if you don’t speak up." Harry suddenly sighed, his voice getting a bit emotional. This was why he disliked talking about the past.Hearing him made Eva let out a small laugh. "Seeing you cry would be worth billions." She joked, a tiny smile on her face.Harry quickly sat up straighter, h
Olivia gulped unconsciously when she heard Eva's cold voice. She didn't mean to lie like that to Eva but she couldn't come up with any good excuse. Currently, Olivia was the head manager of all the managers who are working for Christine. However, before she started working for Christine, Olivia used to be one of Eva's assistants when she was still a model. Even when Eva quit from the spotlight, Olivia still stuck with Eva. However, Eva suddenly called her and asked if she was willing to become Christine's manager. At first Olivia wanted to refuse the offer because she never really liked Christine in the first place, but she couldn't turn down her mentor who she respected a lot so she agreed. A year later, after she became Christine's manager. Christine suddenly changed her agency to BTG INDUSTRY. Olivia took the opportunity and wanted to quit being her manager because she never wanted to leave the company Eva was working for. But, seeing how useful Olivia would be for her, Chr
Olivia was surprised at first, the way she was strategic was now different from the way she used to before. However, she was quick to understand that Eva had changed and why. Eva had endured people's humiliation for the past ten months and even disappeared in the face of the public, it was only normal if she returned back now and was thirsty for blood. While everyone was insulting Eva, they forgot about how shameless the couple were! Not only did they cheat, but they also used her countless times for their benefits- she was technically a puppet for them. And when they were done with her, she was dumped in the worst way ever."Don’t worry Miss Eva, I will help you do all these things. However, the fashion show had been shifted to this weekend. So I hope you're prepared for it?” Olivia informed Eva. Because of what happened to Everette, HB Industry had shifted the date of the show backwards so that they could get over with it since there were still other shows they had to do as well.“
“This is also my room." Damien curtly and calmly replied.“Right, I forgot." She nodded her head, for a second she had forgotten that they were married and now share a room. Eva secretly glanced at the paper in Damien’s but said nothing before looking away from him and continued drying her hair. However, she noticed that he was walking towards her but she didn't flinch or look back.“I brought this for you.” Damien said as he placed the paper on the bed next to Eva.Hearing him, she finally turned and looked at the document beside her. Instead of picking it up first, she raised her head up and stared at Damien who was now standing in front of her.“What is this?" She asked.“Why don't you take a look at it first." Damien calmly replied while folding his hand in front of chest, gesturing to Eva to take a look at the document.Rolling her eyes at him, Eva picked up the document and looked at it.“That is the copy of the contract that I have carefully drafted at the company. Take a look
Damien smirked at her, before raising his hand and wrapping it around her waist, pulling her closer to him. The sudden action made Eva gasp when she was tugged closer to him. “Hey, what are you doing? I'm -” " You asked me to stay still, so I'm doing what you said. Continue drying my hair.” Damien didn't let her finish what she was saying as he continued to hug her while resting his on her stomach. Eva wanted to say something but swallowed her words and just let him be while she continued to dry his hair. She was the one who brought this upon herself. “Damien, is it okay with you if I make a few changes to the themes and decorations of the house?" She suddenly asked, glancing at Damien who was still hugging her. “Why are you asking me that question? You're free to do whatever you like at the mansion. Don't forget you're the lady of the house.” Damien lazily replied, finding her stomach soft and comfy. Eva smiled when she heard him. He was giving her access to do whatever she l
Damien stared at Eva's back view for a few good minutes before he adjusted properly on the bed and laid down while facing Eva who still had her back turned.to him. “Come closer, Eva.” He said but got no response from Eva. She acted like she had fallen asleep but Damien knew that she was lying and pretending so they he wouldn't disturb her. ‘This woman.’ Eva who was pretending to be asleep suddenly let out a yelp of surprise when Damien's large hand wrapped around her and tugged her closer to him in one swift. “What are you doing?" She couldn't help but ask, trying to remove Damien's hand but to no avail. “Behave and continue to sleep." Damien gently commanded her to stop trying to remove his hand. ‘This overbearing man.’ She frowned when she heard him but couldn't say it out loud. Instead she just let him be as usual and relaxed her body. Seeing that she was no longer struggling, Damien moved her closer to him and Eva could only let out a helpless sigh and decided to sleep.
***********Cross Enterprises.Damien was sitting on his large chair in his office. Shane was standing in front of him giving him a few reports of the task he had done yesterday. However, he stopped mid way when he noticed that Damien had just been staring at his phone and was hardly hearing him. Even if he was listening to him, he could guess that his mind was deliberating on something.“Boss, are you okay?" Shane gathered his courage and asked. Instead of replying to him Damien picked his phone and dialed a number. “Report." He commanded, immediately the call connected.“Boss, Miss Eva just arrived at the Raylight Centre along with Miss Nathalia." Eric's voice sounded from the other line of the phone. Immediately Damien reached the offer centhis morning, he had instructed Eric to find out where the fashion show would be held since Eva had refused to tell him when he asked her this morning.“Send the address to Shane." Damien instructed and hung up the call. Since Eva didn't want to
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
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