***********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
Just at that moment, Olivia walked into the dressing room. “It's time." She gently informed Eva.Eva smiled and she gave a nod before lifting up her dress slightly and walked out of the dressing room towards the back of the stage. With her mask on, it was hard for people to tell that it wasn't Christine. However, if you were to point out one distinguishing feature between Eva and Christine currently, it would have to be Eva's legs. One of the things that made Eva really famous in the modeling world was her legs which were once known and recognized as one of the most beautiful legs in the world.Just as everyone thought the show had reached its climax, Eva descended gracefully to the stage on a chair. All the spotlights immediately focused on her. Everyone thought it was Christine who was finally making her appearance on the stage….......but…... only one piece of the Crimson Heart was seen and the other one was nowhere to be seen…..What had happened?All the guests present ran aro
Christine who was watching from her ward face paled when she saw the skill her substitute just pulled in front of the crowd. “Are you sure that is the C-grade model that the company had brought for you?” Mark couldn't help but ask, also witnessing what happened. "I don't know, something is wrong. Definitely wrong.” Christine absentmindedly replied, not taking her eyes off the TV screen afraid that something would happen. “Please pass my phone to me. I need to make a call." She said to Mark, stretching her hand to him and collecting her phone. Immediately, she dialed Olivia's number, but it wasn't going through. “Damn it!" She cursed under her breath before deciding to dial her second assistant manager who was very loyal to her. “Tanya, where are you right now? What is going on at the show?” She asked, immediately the call connected. "I'm not at the fashion show?" Tanya replied. “What?! Why aren't you there? What is going on? Are you watching the fashion show live?" Chri
Meanwhile, at the hospital ward again. Christine angrily threw the remote controller in her hand the moment she saw her older sister standing on the stage. Indeed her fear came to pass, not only is reputation on the line, but HB Industry would sue BTG Industry for lying to them as well. “What is that damned woman doing there?" Mark questioned as he glared murderously at Eva on the TV screen as if she'd drop dead. “What am I going to do, Mark? My sister……my sister had ruined everything….. How can she do this to me?” Unable to control herself, tears streamed down her eyes as she looked at Mark completely clueless on what to do now. How the hell did Eva do it? " Calm down, Christine. We will find something to do about this situation. And I will make that crazy woman take most of the fall for everything.” Mark pulled Christine into a tight hug as he glared at the TV screen. Suddenly, Christine's phone rang and it was Laura who was calling. They had obviously seen what happened as we
The media were in a frenzy when they heard Damien. What does Damien mean by this? Even though he had clearly denied his relationship with Eva as the woman that was caught with him, they couldn't hide their shock. He was a man who had never acknowledged any woman in entire life, however he just openly and publicly acknowledged Eva as someone great. Evangeline Carter, a woman branded as the country's vengeful, vicious, spiteful witch in the country was actually praised by one of the world's most dangerous men. Is this some kind of joke? Whatever the explanation, the reporters no longer dared to latch on to Eva. Instead, they shifted all blame to BTG Industry for lying to the public about Christine showing up. Like this, BTG Industry troubles began and Christine’s assistant had unintentionally been the one that started it. "Who do you think you are to take over Christine’s spot? You're supposed to be a low class substitute model, how come you caused so much trouble in a matter of
Eva casually walked out the event building since she was now done with her mission. Just as she stepped out of the elevator to the parking lot, where she was expecting Nathalia to wait for her. Suddenly her phone began to ring in her hoodie pocket. A small frown graced her face when she saw the caller was none other than Damien. Without hesitation she picked the call. “Hello…,?” She answered the call, her voice sounding low all of a sudden. " I'm waiting for you.” Damien's deep voice spoke on the other side of the phone. " Wait! What is that supposed to mean-” Before she could complete her question a car honk sounded, interrupted her and drew her attention from the phone. The moment she turned her head to the direction, she spotted Damien's car parked a few meters away from her. "Get in." She heard him speak through the phone before hanging up. Eva obediently walked towards the car and boarded it without complaining. She glanced at Damien who hadn't said a word ever since the
Not long after Eva entered the bedroom, her phone began to ring. When she saw the caller was none other than Harry, she quickly picked the call. “Hello?” Eva answered the call and placed it on the loudspeaker while she took off her hoodie sweater she was wearing. "My sweetheart, how are you doing?" Harry's cheerful voice spoke through the phone. “I'm fine but I would be really happy if you didn't just call me for this stupid pleasantries and tell me you got what I asked you to." Eva coldly remarked. " Aii, my darling. You sound so fiesty today.” Harry ignored Eva's cold voice and continued teasing her. “Brother, don't waste my time on such topics like this.” Eva snapped at him, knowing that he won't stop joking around until he is satisfied. " How boring. Anyways, I called to tell you that I've gotten what you needed and I've also sent them to your email. Check it out when you're less busy, I'm sure you'd be proud of me.” Harry finally spoke. " I'm already proud as it is.
It didn't take long before Eva walked out to the bathroom only to see a towel wrapped around his waist. She nearly choked at the sight before but composed herself and stylishly looked away before telling him that she had prepared the bathroom for him.Damien just looked past Eva and a smirk appeared on his lips as he walked past her and entered the bathroom.Thirty minutes later, Eva had changed into her night dress and was patiently sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for Damien who walked out the bathroom in a black bathrobe. He had a towel in his hand which he was using to dry his wet hair.Eva gaze couldn't leave his body, most especially his open chest which the robe didn't cover.“Is my wife having a good time checking her husband out?" Damien suddenly commented. He recalled what happened ten months ago how Eva was staring at his chest too the second day after the one night stand.“Can’t I stare at you? After all, we are married.” Eva retorted skillfully. Though she was a lit
His scowl deepened, and for a moment, she thought he might explode. But instead, he bit back whatever retort had been on the tip of his tongue. He knew that pushing her further would only backfire.“I understand you hate hospitals,” he said after a long pause, his voice gentler. “But staying here and resting is for your own good. You’re too stubborn to take care of yourself, so I have to do it for you.”Did he view her as a child? Why was he so persistent in keeping her here? She could recuperate somewhere else with a personal doctor — anything was fine, as long as it wasn't this chemical-filled location brimming with painful memories.Eva’s lips pressed into a thin line. “I don’t need your intervention.”His eyes narrowed, his irritation simmering just beneath the surface. “Don’t be stubborn—”“You’re a hypocrite,” she shot back before she could stop herself. Well, to some extent, she was hypocritical."Ehm, ehm……you demand me to not be stubborn, but here you are again, also being st
Eva felt her heart ache at the tone of Damien's voice, so small and fragile, like that of a lost child. Her chest tightened with guilt for having pushed him to this point. Her logical mind chastised her for taking things too far, while her heart yearned to soothe and comfort him.“Will you do it again?” she asked softly, her fingers tracing gentle circles over his rough, calloused hands.Immediately, his hand shifted to clasp hers tightly, intertwining their fingers in a firm yet comforting grip. Her heart skipped a beat at the gesture, a tiny smile tugging at the corners of her lips.“I can’t promise you a definite no,” he admitted, his deep voice muffled as he rested his head on her shoulder. He breathed her in—the intoxicating, calming scent of jasmine filling his senses and clouding his mind. “But I will try my hardest to be lenient.”She paused, unsure how to respond. Sensing her silence, Damien tightened his hold on her fingers, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.“Are you sti
Eva’s heart pounded as she searched for a way to diffuse his anger. She knew that escalating this tension would only make things worse. Desperate, she decided to play a different card—a gamble.“Tell me, how would you like to handle the consequences? Perhaps I should start with—" He was interrupted when she abruptly stepped forward, wrapping her arms around him in a tight embrace. The suddenness of her action made him freeze in place.“What are you doing?" He blinked. "Damien," she murmured softly, her voice sweet and soothing. She pressed her face against his chest, rubbing her cheek against the silk of his shirt.His body stiffened, his clenched fists trembling at his sides. "This won't work," he said, though his voice had lost its sharp edge."I'm cold," she whispered, her words muffled against his chest."Eva," he warned, but his tone lacked conviction."Won’t you hug me?" She tilted her head up, gazing at him with wide, pleading eyes and a slight pout on her lips. Her heart ski
After bidding Belle goodbye and promising her one last time that she would return tomorrow, Eva walked down the hospital halls with a spring in her step. A soft hum escaped her lips, her arms filled with snacks Belle had insisted she take. The little girl had brightened her day and made her feel less alone in the dreariness of the hospital."You shout it out, but I can't hear a word you sayI'm talking loud, not saying muchI'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochetShoot me down, but I get up," Eva softly sang, her favorite song playing in her mind as she strolled back to her room. She smiled, wondering if her friend Nathalie would enjoy the snacks she was carrying.“I'm bulletproof, nothing to loseFire away, fire awayRicochet, you take your aimFire away, fire awayShe was in such a good mood that she even gently danced along the hallway to her. “You shoot me down, but I won't fallI am titanium………..”“You shoot me down, but I won't fallI am titanium” a low voice suddenly com
She paused, her mind flashing back to the countless fights, the shattered dishes, the cold silences that followed her every rebellion. "But I didn’t let their expectations control me. I chose my path, even when it meant walking away from them entirely." Eva let out a sigh, her gaze still focused outside the window. " I really loved it when I refused them, even though it would earn me being slapped senselessly. I always find pleasure somehow and I took pride in becoming the perfect, graceful black sheep of that damned family.” Belle hung on every word, her eyes wide with admiration and curiosity."But," She continued. “I only did it when I was a grown adult, legal enough to make my own choices. My plan wasn't perfect nor did it work in pleasing my family, but then again, why should I continue to please them when they were never family to me in the first place?" Eva gently moved her gaze back to Belle, leaning forward, "However, as someone who has gone through all that, you should k
"So, Belle," Eva began, pulling a chair close to the bed and sitting down. "Why don’t you tell me a little about yourself? What brought you here to this hospital room?" Her eyes scanned the room, taking in the overflowing flowers and gifts surrounding the small child."I caught a fever a few days ago," Belle replied glumly, her voice quiet. Though it was just a fever, she’d been stuck in this hospital for a week. She felt fine now, but her parents insisted she remain."I'm all better now. Nothing hurts anymore. I just want to go home, but they won’t let me." Belle’s lips turned down in a bitter frown as she recalled how her parents refused her calls and ignored her requests to leave. Deep down, she knew they preferred her absence."Why not?" Eva asked softly, though she already sensed the answer."Because they hate me."Eva’s heart clenched at the words, so full of pain and resignation. She studied the young girl, who stared back with guarded eyes that looked far older than her years.
Once the door shut, the girl turned her head slightly. "You can come out now."Eva pushed the gifts aside and slid out from under the bed. She straightened up, her gaze meeting the child’s lifeless, cold eyes. They lacked the innocent sparkle of youth."Why were those men chasing you? Who are you?" the girl asked, studying Eva intently. Despite her disheveled hair and rumpled gown, there was no mistaking the elegant air that surrounded her.Eva smiled faintly, deciding to test the girl’s intuition when she noticed how she was studying her. ‘Let’s see if you're smart. "Who do you think I am?"The child’s eyes narrowed. "You’re not a simple patient.""Oh? What makes you say that?""This is the VVIP floor, accessible only with a private keycard. Your gown is made of high-quality cotton, reserved for VVIP patients.""Well, I could’ve stolen the keycard and clothes," Eva countered.The girl’s gaze didn’t waver. "Despite your messy appearance, you carry yourself with grace. Your posture, ev
Eva jumped in alarm, spinning around to find a young girl sitting on a hospital bed. The room was filled with vases of flowers, their cloying fragrance filling the air. The child, no older than fourteen or fifteen years old, looked at her with wide, innocent eyes, her long hair framing her delicate face.Eva blinked in surprise, her anger momentarily forgotten as she stared at the young child. Somehow she felt something about this girl resembling a boy she used to know. “Hello.”“What's your name, child?" She asked, just as the footsteps outside became louder.The girl smiled faintly. “You’re running from people.” she said nugging at the door.Eva's brows furrowed. “Yes, I am.”. “Quick! Look for her before Boss gets upstairs!”The sound of the bodyguards’ voices rang in the hallway, getting closer. Panic flooded Eva's chest. She scanned the room frantically, looking for a way out, but the space was small, and the windows were sealed shut.She turned back to the girl, her pulse racing
Eva who was moments away from hitting him with the IV pole again when his pitiful plea caught her attention. “You can tell your boss to rot in hell—” she started, but the man cut her off.“Please, Lady Boss!” he cried, desperation in his voice. “I have a wife, kids, and a family to feed—”Eva's brow twitched at his words. Of course, he definitely wouldn't be a monk like his boss, however, she had a feeling he was saying this to make her feel guilty. “And you have a dog too, I bet?” she quipped sarcastically.His eyes widened in shock. “Y-yes! Exactly! His name is Chase!”She grit her teeth in annoyance, snatching the phone from his shaking hands. “What do you want?” she demanded, her patience wearing thin. She could guess that he was trying to stall time until he got here but she wasn't planning to let him meet her here.The bodyguards flinched in fear. They truly applauded her for her boldness, but they also feared for the poor woman's head! It would really fly if she continued talk