" Are you stupid, Dylan? We are supposed to convince her to work in the company and not tell her she belongs on the runway.” Lawrence snapped at Dylan. “I was only complimenting her and giving her courage." Dylan tried to defend himself. “What stupid courage is that!" Lawrence replied and glared at Dylan. " And you, who told you I'd admit something outrageous as that? You're just going to expose yourself to their criticism again.” He turned to look at her. Eva smiled because she knew that Lawrence was worried that she'd get hurt by the harsh criticism from people again. However, if she didn't do it there is no way she'd get back to get feet. “You have nothing to worry about, grandpa. I have to finish what I started. Even if I'm a model again, I can still be a part-time consultant for you if you need my help." Eva smiled at Lawrence. " My time is up. I will see you another time again, grandpa.” She added, grabbing her purse and standing up from the couch. “There is still five mi
“Anyways, I called normally to tell you that my lawyer has handled everything for Olivia. Though her contract with BTG Industry has already been terminated.” Nathalia finally reported what she had called Eva for after insulting Damien to her heart's content.“Olivia already called and told me. She was the person I was speaking to earlier before you called." Eva also told Nathalia.“So what's your next move?" She suddenly asked Eva who paused for a while as she glanced at the school entrance and saw students pouring out of the school.“Where is that sound coming from?" Nathalia asked when she heard the loud noise in the background.“I'm outside Lucien's school to pick him up." A response came from Eva who still had her gaze locked at the entrance.“What a filial sister you are. I wish you'd come and pick me up from work just like the way you do for Lucien." Nathalia remarked while pouting her face. She didn't have any work to do today since she had taken a day off, so she was just lazi
“Just how long do you plan to sleep and keep me waiting for you?" Eva suddenly remarked in a questioning voice as she crossed one leg over the other and rested her chin on the table. Lucien, who had been pretending to not hear his friends that were telling him to go home, raised his head up instantly when he heard Eva's voice. His eyes widened when he saw Eva sitting in front of him. “Y-you…..” he stammered while looking at Eva's face. A smirk appeared on her face as she raised her head up from the table and looked at him. "Yes, it's me.” She nodded her head but a small appeared on her face as she glanced at the black facemask he was wearing and the hoodie sweater as well. She gets that autumn is here and the wind might be cold, but why does he wear a facemask? “What are you here, sister?" He asked and some of the students opened their mouths in surprise. Who knew Lucien had a beautiful sister like this one. “Obviously, big sister came here for you. However, you kept me waiting ou
"If you are not going to tell me what happened, don't interrupt what I'm going to do." She added turning back to look at the road.“Even if you knew, what would you do?" Lucien suddenly asked, noticing how the grip around the wheel was harder than normal.“What should be done shouldn't be your worry as long as someone dared to touch you. Was it our father or Laura that did it?" Eva replied, still looking at the road."No. It was Christine.” Lucien finally revealed, making Eva turn her head instantly."Christine? When did this happen?" She inquired, surprised to hear that Christine dared to hurt Lucien.“Yesterday, after what happened at the fashion show. She came home with that pea head to get some sympathy from our parents." Lucien gave a short briefing and explanation that contained all the things that happened yesterday. After what happened with Christine, he hadn't come downstairs to eat and asked the maid to prepare some snacks to eat later when he was hungry.“Christine, huh? Sh
“ What are you doing?” Lucien asked, while shifting his face backwards and staring at Eva with a weird look. Lucien was hesitant to let Eva treat his injuries because he had always been independent and self-reliant. He didn't want to appear weak or vulnerable in front of his sister, especially since they had just reunited after a long time apart. He preferred to handle things on his own, even if it meant enduring the pain a little longer." Obviously trying to fix your face.” Eva replied, holding onto the wool she wanted to use to clean his face.“Are you qualified enough to treat me?” He asked again. This time Eva understood what he meant. "Are you worried that I'd ruin your face? Gosh, you're such a character. If you're so worried now, then you should have treated it yesterday instead of living it like this.” The corner of her eyes twitched when she realized that Lucien was worried that she'd ruin his face. "There is a chance that the wound will heal without this stuff you've brou
“What difference does it make? I can already guess what you want from a man like that even if I don't know what he wants from you." He replied. " Ah, I sometimes forget that I trained you, Lucien. You can read your sister's mind which I'm very proud of.” Eva flashed him a smile but he only rolled his eyes at her. Lucien's skepticism towards Eva's relationship stemmed from his concern for her well-being. He wanted his sister to find genuine love and happiness, not a transactional arrangement driven by mutual interests. Lucien couldn't help but worry that Eva might be getting herself into a complicated and potentially dangerous situation with Damien Cross, a man known as a heartless man who lacks human emotions. However, he hoped for too much. “I know what you're thinking, boy." Eva interrupted his train of thought as she tapped his cheeks with her finger. “ Damien is a lot better and different from Mark in many ways. Unlike Mark, who was selfish and emotionally distant, Damien is s
"Awwn.... this is the first time you've hugged me in a very long time.” Eva remarked in a teasing tone. "Then you should be glad that I am." Lucien retorted and pulled away from the embrace. “I am. By the way, I have a special gift and surprise for you after you graduate from high school. So you have to do everything to make sure you graduate from high school with good grades.” Eva suddenly revealed. "Gift? What is it?” Lucien asked with a frown on his face. " Ouch!” He yelped and rubbed his forehead while glaring at Eva. “What is that for?" He asked again. " What is the point of calling it a surprise if I tell you now? Do you want me to flick your head again so that you can understand better?" Eva also glared back at Lucien. Lucien reflectively shifted backwards when he heard his sister's words. " No thanks. I understand now and will patiently wait for the surprise when I graduate.” He replied while shaking his head at her offer. “Good, now get out of my car before I kick you
"Didn't Dan also tell you that Lucien is with you? What's my concern if your mistress is worried? Besides, why should I tell you when I want to visit my younger brother?” Again she replied back with a question of her own. “Laura is Lucien's mother so she had every right to be worried about him. And he came back home with a treated wound on his face. What did you do to him?” Matthew remarked. As expected no one had noticed the wound on Lucien's face before he left home this morning because they all had their head stuck in their ass. "Did you hear how I addressed Lucien? He is my younger brother and I have every right to visit him. As for if Laura is his mother or not I don't give a shit about. She is Lucien's mother and I'm his older sister.” Eva calmly and casually replied. “Then what happened to his face?” He questioned again. "Why don't you ask his mother, since she is a good mother who was worried about her son's safety.” Eva coldly replied, not wanting to explain anything
“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
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