“I have to admit that I did admire your bitchy attitude in the past but it seems like you've changed within these few months you disappeared." “It's not my fault, I have to change. That's what everyone wanted, isn't it? Because they won't let me live my life and will continue pestering me and won't let me live peacefully. And I know you admired me in the past and you still do, but you can't beat me no matter how you try because I'm the best.” Eva replied with a taunting smile on her face. "Curse you, Eva!” Everette yelled at Eva who was still smiling at her. Their short minutes of friendship are already over and they are back to arguing with each other. "I will definitely wipe that smile off your face someday. Just pay I don't get better. You claim you're the best but you can't even secure the ambassador contract.” Evertte retorted back. " Who told you I won't secure an ambassador contract? HB Industry ambassador contract deal is not just what I'm aiming for because they are less
“Really?" Eva asked while raising a brow at Damien. For some reason, she felt he was lying but chose not to dwell on the matter for long. At that moment, her phone rang which drew her attention from Damien to her phone.“Excuse me." She told Damien when she saw that it was Kai who was calling her and she couldn't ignore him.“Beautiful, where are you?" Kai's voice rang out from the phone.Damien, who was sitting next to Eva, expression darkened when he heard the voice of a man addressing his wife as ‘beautiful’ He suddenly remembered the day he picked Eva's call and heard Harry's voice as well. ‘How men are surrounding her?’ He thought to himself with a murderous glint flashing in his eyes.“I'm going home." Eva replied to Kai's question, obviously to the dangerous man beside her.“Home? Come back to the company now." Kai told her, surprised to hear that she was trying to ditch him and work again.“I don't want to. I'm tired after today's event." She replied lazily." Then what about
Just as she scrolled down, she came across another group of post from some other people. “It's been so long since I came across Evangeline again. This new video actually made my day.” " I never knew Evangeline and Everett were this close to tease each other.” "Me too, I always thought those two were rivals and I heard that they can be placed together in the same room. It seems like the rumors were wrong.” " Everett seems to be really embarrassed and flustered by Evangeline's teasing. Evangeline is still always winning in this little argument. Now I understand what led to that short video that was posted earlier.” " All this act doesn't seem like it was staged at all. I can see the reality in this video and I have to say that Evangeline looked so cool. I think I'm beginning to become a fan of this said evil woman.” "Ah, I thought I was the only one, I'm also starting to dig Evangeline Carter. It seems like she has the vibe I want someone I would call my idol to have.” “You are w
They were all shocked when they heard a familiar user name finally posting a comment in a long time. They were just talking about the devil and she finally decided to make an appearance to come to the aid of her fans. “Oh my gosh, goddess is that really you?” Some of Eva’s fans quickly asked under her post. They knew it was her because she was still using the same method of typing to comment but they just wanted to confirm. “What do my lovely fans think? You guys have really done well and I'm proud of you guys. You’ve done enough protecting me, let me return the courtesy.” Eva replied with a smirk on her face. “Who the hell is this person? Do you take us for a fold to believe that you are really Evageline?” “I’m sure this is one of her fans using the same user name and format that crazy bitch uses to fool us!” The haters and anti-fans that didn’t want to believe that it was really Eva that they were speaking to posted. “You don’t have to believe that it’s me. I just want you al
Before the day ended, Olivia carried out Eva’s order and lawsuits were filed to all the usernames that had previously insulted and accused Eva just like she said. An uproar broke out again on the internet when the news got that the Elite Entertainment had filed somesuit to the anti-fans who had insulted. This time around most of the comments and what was posted were not insults directed towards Eva or her company. In fact, because of what Eva did, she unconsciously earned more fans than she anticipated. Most of the netizens were amazed by the way she didn’t stay silent when her fans were being insulted. They knew that the reason she made an appearance after a long time of ignoring the bad comments on the internet about her was because her fans were losing too much face because of ignorance. It made people realize that Eva might still be a disliked celebrity and she doesn’t seem to care much about her reputation and what people had to say about most of her actions, she was the type
“First of all, you know that you have a bad relationship with Lucien from day one so you shouldn’t be giving me a cold attitude for that.” Matthew replied, not understanding why she was throwing a fuse about that. “Lucien is my son and I should be able to have a proper conversation with him. He would be the future head of this family and he needs his mother’s advice but thanks to that crazy, nutcase daughter of yours, I can't do that. She and her mother have always been a hindrance to me and even after mother died your daughter keeps finding ways to kill me. Sometimes, I wish she would have died along with her mother! Plus, I don't know how news of my bad relationship gets the ear of my friends but they’ve been questioning about it,” Laura ranted angrily again. Of course, she knew Lucien might have to take over the Carter corporation someday and before then she needed a good relationship with him. And she alo hated the fact that her sour relationship with lucien was getting out as w
" You don't particularly have to tell her to stop since her husband's family would do the job of telling her to stop.” Laura replied with a sly smile on her face, making Matthew raise his brow at what she was saying. " What are you talking about?” He asked. "Are you forgetting that we set Eva up on two successful dates with Lucas Sander. During that time, I can tell that Lucas really likes her. How about we don't hook them up anymore and just get them married? It's because Eva isn't married or engaged that's why she has the freedom to come after Christine but if she is already married she would think twice about her decision. Besides, having Eva marry into the Sander family would be a great benefit to us.” Laura remarked. She knew that a family like the Sander family would want to have a perfect daughter-in-law and they would restrict some of Eva's movement if she successfully got her to marry Lucas. It would be a problem solver for her and she wouldn't have to be worried about her
Eva was speechless and didn’t know what to do. She looked over at Damien as she covered the mouthpiece on her phone and asked for his opinion, "Um….she is my manager and I apologize on her behalf just now. She just seems to have a misunderstanding regarding my sudden moving house. So...I need to pop out for a little while to explain to her." She gently told him as she looked at her calm and blank looking husband. She had to explain to him who Gwen was because she had heard of Damien's ruthlessness and didn't want him to go after her poor manager who had no clue who she was calling a bastard. "Do you trust her?" Damien suddenly asked. In actual fact, Damien had already investigated all of the people surrounding Eva currently and that included Gwen as well in private. She was passionate and professional - even though she was often simple-minded and her reputation as a top manager was something to not ignore. Despite her being simple-minded, she was very overprotective of Eva, loyal to
“I... I’m starting to think Eva might be trying to sabotage me. You know, with the awards coming up, and her growing popularity... I just have this feeling she’s trying to push me out of the competition,” Christine said, her voice trembling slightly as if she was on the verge of breaking down. She knew Mark would respond to weakness, to vulnerability, just as he always had.Mark’s voice was low, filled with annoyance. “What do you mean, sabotage you? She’s already got the public on her side. What else does she want?”“I don’t know, Mark. But I can’t shake the feeling that she’s behind some of the things happening to me lately,” Christine continued, carefully planting the seed of doubt. “She’s been getting more endorsements, more media attention... She’s always one step ahead, and I feel like she’s using me to boost her own career. Maybe she’s trying to push me out of the spotlight, making sure I don’t have a chance to win.”Mark was silent for a moment, processing the information. Chr
Eva didn’t respond immediately. She could feel the seriousness in Everett’s words, and for a brief moment, the playful rivalry between them was pushed aside.Everett’s eyes softened slightly as she looked at Eva, a rare glimpse of concern flickering in her gaze. “What are you going to do about her? She’s the one who caused my accident but had that person lie he was a fan, right? Also with the recent things happening, I can tell she’s been pulling strings, trying to break you down.”Eva's expression hardened, her grip tightening on her wine glass. “I’m not sure yet. But Christine’s time is running out.” She gave a slight, bitter laugh. “I won’t let her destroy me.”Everett studied Eva for a moment, her face unreadable. “Be careful, Eva,” she said quietly, her tone more serious than Eva had ever heard. “Christine’s dangerous. And she’s got a way of making everyone believe her sweet little act.”Eva took a deep breath, looking away briefly as she processed Everett’s words. The concern wa
The day of the event arrived, and Christine was glowing with victory. Dressed in an elegant gown, she enjoyed the attention as she mingled with industry elites, knowing she was now the headlining speaker.With Eva out of the picture, this was her moment.Then the doors opened.Gasps rippled through the crowd as Eva walked in, effortlessly poised, wearing a breathtaking designer dress. The cameras instantly shifted toward her, flashing in rapid succession.Christine’s smile faltered. “What is she doing here?”Before she could react, the event host stepped onto the stage, microphone in hand.“Ladies and gentlemen, we have a special surprise. While there were some scheduling changes, we’re honored to have Eva here tonight.”Christine stiffened. “What? That’s impossible!”Eva merely smiled, making her way toward the front.Kai had pulled the right strings behind the scenes. Even if she wasn’t an official speaker anymore, she was still one of the biggest names in the room—and the audience
Christine was livid. Every attempt to ruin Eva had backfired, and now, the industry was beginning to suspect foul play.Her carefully crafted innocent image was slipping, and she refused to let that happen.Gripping her phone tightly, she dialed Tanya, her voice sharp the moment the call connected."Tanya, listen carefully. I don’t care what it takes—pull every string, bribe whoever you need to, but make sure Eva does not attend the upcoming fashion event. I want her out, completely.”Tanya hesitated. “Christine, are you sure about this? Maybe you should—”“Don’t question me!” Christine snapped, her frustration boiling over. “Do you think I have the luxury of waiting? Eva is already taking the spotlight. If this continues, I won’t even be considered for the Top Ten Models Award!”Tanya sighed. “Fine. I’ll see what I can do. But Christine, be careful. You’re playing a dangerous game. If this backfires, it could cost you everything.”Christine scoffed. “Please. Eva won’t be able to prov
Christine sat alone in the dimly lit hotel, her fingers lightly tapping against the side of her untouched wine glass. The usually confident and composed woman looked lost in thought, her expression unreadable as she stared at the city skyline beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows.Everything she had planned against Eva had backfired spectacularly. Instead of destroying Eva’s reputation, she had only fueled the public’s admiration for her. The industry was turning against Christine, and the narrative was slipping out of her control.A soft click of heels echoed through the room, breaking Christine from her thoughts.“Christine?”She turned her head slightly, finding Tanya standing near the entrance, a curious look on her face.Tanya was one of the few people Christine trusted—or rather, tolerated—because she was useful. Smart, cunning, and always willing to play dirty, Tanya had been by Christine’s side long enough to know exactly how far she was willing to go to get what she wanted.“Wh
A few days after Mark successfully cleared his name from the Harper Luxuries scandal, Christine sat alone in her dressing room, her perfectly manicured fingers tapping impatiently against the vanity table.She had tried everything—sabotage, whispers in the right ears, carefully placed rumors—yet Eva always came out unscathed. Every plan Christine devised had crumbled before her eyes, and it was beginning to drive her insane.If indirect tactics didn’t work, she had to change her approach. This time, she wouldn’t hide behind shadows. She wouldn’t need to.Instead, she would manipulate the situation so well that Eva would ruin herself.All she needed was the perfect stage.---An exclusive fashion gala was set to take place, attended by top designers, influencers, and media elites. Both Eva and Christine had been invited as brand ambassadors for their respective labels.Christine smirked to herself. This was it. The perfect opportunity.She had carefully arranged for the media’s attenti
The dim candlelight cast a golden glow over the elegantly set dining table. A soft melody played in the background, filling the room with warmth. Christine had spent hours preparing this—his favorite dishes, the finest wine. Tonight had to be perfect.She glanced at the clock anxiously. Mark would be home soon. And she had to fix this.The front door finally opened, and Mark stepped inside. His face was tired, his eyes dark with frustration. He didn’t even glance at the romantic dinner she had prepared. Instead, he sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair.“Christine, what is this?” His voice was cold.Christine swallowed and stepped toward him. “A dinner. For us.”Mark scoffed, shaking his head. “A dinner? Christine, do you have any idea what I’ve been dealing with? My father’s furious. Investors are backing out after the Harper Luxuries. I've lost of funds.” His voice grew sharper, filled with exhaustion. “And do you know what people are whispering? That my own fiancée might
The silence between them was thick with unspoken thoughts, but Damien wasn’t one to leave things unresolved. He turned slightly, his piercing gaze fixed on her.“Why didn’t you ask for my help?” His voice was calm but held an edge of something deeper—something close to frustration.Eva, who had been absentmindedly tracing the rim of her wine glass, glanced at him. A small smirk curled her lips, but it didn’t quite reach her eyes.“Because it was something I could handle,” she said simply. “Like always.”Damien’s expression remained unreadable, but his fingers curled slightly against his knee. “And if you couldn’t?”Eva shrugged. “Then I would have asked. But it wasn’t time for that yet.”That answer didn’t satisfy him. He exhaled slowly, rubbing his temple. “Eva—”“I know what you’re going to say,” she interrupted, meeting his gaze head-on. “You think I should have let you take care of it. But Damien, I don’t always need you to fight my battles. Sometimes, I want to win them on my own
Eva sat on the couch, feeling bored. The scandal had caused too much noise, and going home—where the paparazzi were undoubtedly lurking—was out of the question.With a sigh, Eva reached for her phone and scrolled through her contacts. Her finger hovered over Damien for a moment before she pressed the call button.The phone rang twice before his deep, smooth voice came through. “Eva.”Just her name. Nothing more. But there was something in the way he said it—low, controlled, yet sharp with attention—that made her exhale slowly.“Hey,” she murmured, leaning against the plush headboard.Silence. Then, “What’s wrong?”She almost smiled. He always saw through her.“I can’t go home,” she admitted, rubbing her temple. “The reporters are camped outside. And after today’s interview… they’ll only get worse.”Damien didn’t answer immediately. She could hear the faint rustling of papers, the click of a pen, before he finally spoke. “Where are you?”“Penthouse suite at the Grand Royale,” she repli