“Even though I have the power, I wasn't the one that gave the permission, Everette got the permission from Nathalia and sent the contract to me. As a colleague and old friend, I have no choice but to help her since she was injured." Eva also added. "Is this true, Miss Nathalia?” Lane asked Nathalia who nodded her head. "Yes. Everette called me and I gave Everette the permission to find a substitute for herself, but she didn't tell who the model was.” Nathalia confirmed that she had given Everette the permission to do so and it was true. Everette had indeed called her to seek permission because she was scared that Kai wouldn't agree with her and Nathalia, who knew nothing, gave her the permission without thinking about it. Who knew that the model she would look for was Eva. Lane quietly stared at the contract and placed it down before turning to look at Kai. “Mr. Breaker, it seems like Miss Carter is right and this means that Elites Entertainment had kept and met up with the contra
“I understand then. Since everything has been settled now, I will take my leave. Please let me know if there is anything you need." Lane said as she stood up from her seat along with the people she had brought along with her. “I do hope you'll be around when the press conference is held to confirm what our model says is right." Kai suddenly said and Lane nodded in agreement and made her way out of the meeting room without waiting for Mr. Owen or Christine. Seeing that Lane was already leaving, Mr. Owen also got up from his seat and followed behind Lane in order to clear a little bit of the misunderstanding. Mark scowled seeing how Mr. Owen had left them and followed Lane out of the meeting room. He stole a glance at Kai, Eva and Nathalia before turning to look at Christine. “Christine let's go." Mark said to Christine in a gentle voice as he got up from his seat as well. He was seething in anger seeing how things had turned out, but maintained his composure. Christine glanced at
“You missed again. Has your hand become so weak lately that you can't aim properly anymore?" Kai said with a taunting smile on his face. "You this crazy man, you're just trying to anger me to death." Nathalia huffed and puffed as she glared at him. “You know, somehow Kai is a little bit right with what he said." Eva suddenly commented, though she was now lying on the couch, not caring about her image or whatsoever. “What? You're going to support this thing now?!” Nathalia pointed at Kai who had a victory smile on his face. “It's not about supporting or not, I'm just telling the truth. We women tend to mistake our obsession for something as love and in the end we get hurt by the same thing we're so obsessed with.” She calmly replied, turning to look at Nathalia while still lying on the couch. Besides, she was speaking from experience. "But, those words shouldn't be coming out from a man that doesn't have a girlfriend to begin with.” Nathalia clearly knew what Eva was talking
After a while of laughing and joking with eachother, Kai turned to look at Eva who was busy skimming through the magazine she had picked up from the table. “Eva, the press conference will be held tomorrow. Is that okay with you?" He suddenly asked. Eva didn't close the magazine she was looking at even when she heard him. "I'm cool with it.” She calmly replied. She knew there was definitely going to be another at the press conference but was prepared for it. "Woah! Just look at that calm demeanor. It seems like our Eva had gone to re-polish herself. You're always a person that shouldn't be messed with in the past but now you look way calmer and collected with the way you handle things.” Kai couldn't help but remark, his eyes flashing with admiration. Eva rolled her eyes at him when she heard him. He was obviously teasing her and she didn't want to reply to him. Remembering something, Eva suddenly closed the magazine and sat up on the couch and faced Nathalia who was busy scrollin
After a while, Eva was done giving Nathalia a brief explanation of what the contract was all about. “Gosh, I knew he was crazy but didn't realize that he was completely mad." Nathalia sighed as he rubbed her forehead. She can't imagine what kind of hardship her best friend would have to go through to achieve this kind of task. Damien, he was not human and can resist anything not to talk of woman flirting. He also wanted a child from her best friend which she understood where he was coming from in that aspect. She was aware of her parents, mostly her mother and her maternal grandfather keep pressuring Damien lately to get married and have a child. That was even one of the reasons she and Edwin had been avoiding going to see her parents because they didn't want their mother to turn her attention on them and start nagging them as well. In fact, she had been ignoring her mother's call lately because she had been caught in a stupid scandal recently and her mother had been calling her
She knew Kai was right, it would easily take effect on a normal man but Damien wasn't normal. She's sure that he wouldn't feel anything if she was naked though he had seen her naked before but that was because she was drunk and he was drugged. “They can work but it depends on the man you want to seduce like I said." Kai replied. " I wouldn't get smitten by these mere tricks if it's used on me.” He added. "Alright, the man in question is my husband.” Eva finally revealed. “What?!!" Kai jolted up like he was shocked by electricity when he Eva. He quickly sat up and looked at Eva in bewilderment. Taking the opportunity that he had gotten up, Nathalia quickly placed the bottle of juice down and seized the opportunity to lay her head on Eva's lap this time. Both Eva and Kai wanted to say something when they saw Nathalia's action but they were interrupted by her before they could speak. “You heard her right, sweetie. She's married. Which means you're the only certified loner among us."
“So, did you think I'm way more handsome than your new boyfriend?” Kai asked, folding his arm in front of his chest as he looked at Nathalia. “Geez! What did you think of yourself? Of course, my Stanley is way hotter than you are and even more looking." Nathalia replied, which was obviously a lie. Although Stanley was handsome and looked older than Kai by a year or two since he was in his early thirties and Kai was about the same age as Edwin- her older brother who was twenty nine years old. Compared to that Kai was even very much older than both she and Eva by four or five years. That aside, despite Stanley being handsome, he still couldn't be compared with Kai who was on another different level of handsome. “Is that so?" Kai raised his brow at her response. He hadn't seen Stanley before so he wasn't sure if she was saying the truth or not. “Yeah. Come to think of it, both of you share the same surnames." Nathalia suddenly remarked, she was just realizing that now. “But you st
Meanwhile, the people in the elevator glanced at her with an incredulous expression on their face. They were wondering if this woman had a death wish or a desire to go to jail. It must've been both, for she pressed the button to the highest floor that the elevator could go to. The higher up the floors, the higher up the position. Just who the hell was this woman? They were unable to tell that Eva was the same woman that had been trending online and internet lately because she was wearing a face mask and dark shade sunglasses. "Uhm, excuse me—" Eva trailed off as she turned to glance at the people behind her. "I believe this is your floor," She curtly said, stepping aside to let the people behind her out. She quietly watched as they exchanged glances, then looked at the floor she was going to stop at, and finally, they said nothing. Eventually, the employees all exited the elevator. They muttered amongst themselves and quickly called the security downstairs to notify them of her
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