“How annoying!” Eva muttered as she threw her phone to the seat next to the couch. Those two just don't get the fact that she wanted to be left alone. “Giving such a short notice to a stupid blind date. Besides, why the Sander family heir?” she wondered. The Sander family is one of the most powerful law firm families in the entire country and as for the heir, Eva heard that he wasn't in the country and was staying overseas at that time she was still Mark's fiancee.‘Did he come back to the country? If that's the case then it is a reason for Laura to set a blind date because he doesn't know anything about my past that much.’ Eva thought. “Honestly I need to clear my head.” Eva stood up from the couch and headed towards her kitchen. She opened the cabinet and grabbed a bottle of wine and a wine glass. Pouring the alcohol into the wine glass, Eva raised her cup to her lips but she stopped again when the smell of the alcohol wraft her nose.Suddenly, she recalled the promise that Natha
“What?!” Nathalia yelled loudly over the phone.Eva had to remove the phone away from her ear before she lost her eardrum from Nathalia's loud voice. She was already expecting this reaction from Nathalia if she told her.“Since when did you have a date? With who? Why didn't you tell me? When are you going on the date?” Nathalia fired different questions at Eva without letting her answer each one.“Hold up, how many questions do you want me to answer at once.” Eva immediately stopped Nathalia from asking any further questions. “Okay, so I need you to explain everything to me right away.” Nathalia finally calms down. “I was just informed that I'm having a blind date with the heir of the Sander family today by Laura and the date is happening this weekend.” Eva explained.“The Sander family heir? Why would they have to choose your date to the party, trust me it would turn out as a disaster if you go with whoever they picked for you. Besides, why did you agree to go to the party?” Nathal
“Did you really think Mark is the kind of man to care who I walk with into the banquet?” Eva asked, knowing better than anyone else that making Mark get jealous is obviously a waste of time. What's there for him to get jealous about when he already possesses everything he wants? Even if her partner was truly of a higher class and wealthy family which was on the same par with his family. He would be blinded by the delusion that he was perfect in every way.He never lamented and thought any man was higher than him in comparison to wealth and looks because he had his head stuck in the clouds of illusion that made him think he was already the best man in the country.“If Christine is present then forget it, he will probably see no one else except for her. Without her his whole world would become a blur to him.” Eva added which was true.Mark has always had his eyes centered on Christine and no one else. She was the angle that had descended from heaven in his eyes and everything around wa
The price of this car was four times the price of the necklace he had given to her. Taking a step forward towards the car, Damien ran his hand on the polished car. “Boss, I don't think the lady doesn't like your gift, it seems like she is deliberately rejecting the gift because she has no interest in them.” Shane who was behind Damien suddenly spoke out his thoughts. He knew Damien had no experience when it comes to women and what their gestures mean. But at this moment, Eva had also given Damien two gifts repeatedly after he gave her a gift that means she was trying to tell Damien that she has no interest in his gift and she can afford to buy him twice whatever gifts he is sending to her.However, Shane sighed in his heart as he watched his boss who had no clue about what Eva meant.Hearing Shane's words, Damien turned to look at him with a dangerous glare which made Shane almost choked on his saliva.“Keep sending her the most expensive gift until she finally gets the one she likes
When Damien received the cufflinks gift, he had a small smile on his. Shane was surprised seeing the small on Damien's face, this was the first time he would be seeing Damien smiling in a very long time. At first, Shane thought that Eva was going to cause a nuisance in Damien's life but seeing that small that didn't last for few seconds on Damien's face Shane couldn't help take back his thoughts.It seems like Eva was going to create some positive influence in Damien's life which was filled with darkness. Besides, the had to admit that Eva had a very good sense and taste when it comes to giving gift. He found it hard to even come up with all the gifts Damien keep asking him to give to her.Damien on the other hand didn't know the silly thoughts his assistant was already thinking just by standing in front of him. When he saw Eva's gift, he suddenly found her action laughable. It turns out that he had underestimated Eva a lot, her taste seem higher than he expected. She was the kind o
“Useless impatient child, don't tell me what to do. I haven't started my lecture on that rotten attitude of yours, you unfilial brat. With this attitude of yours you will ruin this family good name-” “Save that lecture of yours because it is already fifteen years late. Give that lecture to your second daughter, I have no spare time for bullshit like that.” Eva sniped back at Matthew, interrupting him yet again. Her words were like a sharpened dagger that pierced deeply into Matthew.“You…..you….” “Honey, please calm down. You have to consider your health, getting too worked up like this can affect you.” Eva heard Laura's high pitched voice underneath the call. “So he does have the witch of the west accompanying him, what an eyesore the sight of seeing both of them together would be.” Eva whispered silently to herself but her voice was loud enough for Matthew to hear her.Matthew gritted his teeth and forced himself to take a deep breath. He calmed himself down continuously remindin
“What?! You know how the manager would get if she heard you say that. Can't the place you have to go wait?” The assistant replied as she grabbed all the necessary things Nathalia would be needing on their way.“But-” “Nathy, it's okay…..you can go. We can still talk later.” Eva, who had been listening to their conversation quickly interrupted Nathalia who was about to say something else to make them cancel wherever they were going.“You need me right now, Eva.” Nathalia was hesitant to comply with what Eva said. She didn't care if refusing to go to where they had to go would mean losing and terminating her contract with the company. To her Eva was more important than the mere contract.“It's okay, now get going. I will feel very bad if you come here instead.” Eva replied, her heart warmed up at Natalia's gesture. She wishes she could just hug Nathalia like she normally did and she would be happy if Nathalia was here with her but she can't let leave her job for her.“Okay, but I promi
Judging by the way the child was dressed in designer clothes, Eva could tell that he must be a rich kid that got separated and lost from his people. ‘He must have gotten lost but that isn't any of my business. His people would be searching for him by now, it's only a matter of time before they find him.’ Eva thought as she turned her attention back to the road, wanting to ignore the kid because she wasn't in the mood to render help in her current situation. Eva waved her hand at the incoming cab in order to stop it, when the cab pulled over right in front of her. She opened the door to the back seat and was about to enter the cab but she decided to take one more glance at the direction of the child. Even though she wanted to ignore him, a part wanted to walk over and help him out since no one was paying attention to the kid sitting alone on the bench. ‘What if some very bad people try to take advantage of him .’ She thought as she looked at the child and unexpectedly, the boy also
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
Turning back to the bodyguards, she picked up the IV pole and tested its weight in her hands. It was lighter than she expected, perfect for swift strikes. She had a lot of experience fighting with wooden sticks in her days in the military.Her gaze landed back to the men, a dark scowl on her face.“I’m sure everyone of you all heard the conversation,” she said coolly, her voice steady. “If you value your limbs, step aside.”The men stood their ground, but the unease in their expressions was clear.When reinforcements arrived to block the entrance entirely, Eva's lips curled into a dark smile. They’ve made a mistake.Gripping the pole tightly, her eyes blazing with determination as she scanned the men creating a barrier at the entrance.“Fine, you've all made your choices. Let's see who’s leaving with bruises.”Eva's grip on the metal IV pole tightened as she positioned herself to strike. Her eyes locked on the bodyguards standing in her way, each one ready to brace for her next move
She sighed heavily, pinching the bridge of her nose in exasperation. If they were working for Damien, they wouldn’t stand insults against him. She smirked, deciding to bait them.“Fine. Is it your unbelievably stubborn, hideously jealous, and completely insufferable boss, Damien Cross?”One of the guards instinctively stiffened, muttering, “Our boss is not—” and immediately cut himself off, his face paling. He can't believe he just fell for that trick.“Aha!” Eva said triumphantly. “We have our catch. So it is Damien.”Smirking, she stalked back to her bed, grabbing her phone. She dialed Damien’s number, and unsurprisingly, he answered on the first ring.“Evs, you should be resting—”“Young man, tell your men to step aside,” she interrupted, her tone sharp.Damien frowned when he heard her. Asking him to order his men to step aside meant that she had gotten out of bed!His voice hardened. “What are you doing out of bed? Get back to bed right-”“You’re not the Boss of me. I’m not goi
**********The soft rustle of fabric accompanied the nurse as she finished adjusting Eva's bandages. Moments later, a team of doctors shuffled into the room, meticulously checking her vitals and updating her chart. Their scrutiny felt endless, but Eva's irritation wasn’t aimed at them—it was at the glaring absence of Gabriel.Upon inquiring, she discovered he’d been reassigned and replaced with another doctor, a woman.Her lips twisted in a knowing smile. Damien. Of course, it was him.She sighed at the thought. Gabriel was probably one the best doctors in his department at Solace Hospital. Replacing him with someone else, especially out of jealousy, was as unnecessary as it was predictable. Damien's overprotectiveness knew no bounds, even though her blind date with Gabriel had been a complete dead end.‘Typical overbearing Damien Cross.’After the doctors left, Eva found herself sinking into boredom. The day dragged on, and as the sun set, casting long shadows across the pristine roo
“Who is the person? Is it someone I know?" “No, you don't." Oliver's eyes narrowed. “You said the person is important? Like… a woman?”Damien was surprised by Oliver's question as he turned to look at the boy. She? It suddenly hit Damien at the moment that he probably still had some of Eva's floral feminine scent on him and Oliver's dog nose already smelled it.“It is a woman, right? Why is she at the hospital?” Oliver continues to question.Damien sighed. “Yes.”“Why was she hurt?” “Because she’s clumsy,” Damien replied, his patience wearing thin.Oliver's questions continued unabated until Damien zhot him a sharp glare. “Enough, Oliver. Go back inside. I have work and can't answer all your questions.”“But-" Oliver was about to protest but he couldn't anymore when Damien shot him another glare.“Alright, Big Boss...I'll stop asking questions…" There was no other expression on Oliver's face than the expression that made him look like a neglected child yearning for his mother's lov
A faint smirk played at the corner of Damien's lips. The answer didn’t surprise him in the slightest. Velvet Vipers was infamous for managing low-level gangs to handle their dirty work—robbery, intimidation, and petty abductions. While they weren’t a significant threat to someone like Damien, their audacity to target his woman made them a problem that needed eliminating.Eric, already anticipating his boss’s next move, pulled out his phone to contact the necessary people. Damien stood, slipping on his coat as he prepared to leave. His work here was done for now.Just as he turned toward the exit, he noticed Oliver sulking in the corner, his hands gripping the knife tightly as he muttered under his breath.Damien approached the young man and rested a hand on his head. “You did well,” he said simply before walking towards the room exit. He didn't need to see the expression on his face for he already knew Oliver would be brimming with joy.As expected, Oliver's face lit up instantly, his
Eric immediately set up a chair for his boss, and Damien sat down, crossing one leg over the other. He leaned back, his expression a cold mask of control.“Then let’s begin.”“Why did you and your men target my woman?” Damien asked, his voice calm but laced with deadly intent.The man’s trembling intensified as he stuttered, “W-we were hired… Just told to rough her up, n-not kill her!”“Who hired you?” Damien’s tone darkened. He wasn't sure if the person behind what happened to Eva was one of his enemies and rivals. Maybe they found out about Eva and tried to use her against him.“I-I don’t know…” the man sammered, his words faltering under Damien's piercing glare.Wrong answer.Damien frowned, the subtle movement sending a ripple of terror through the room. Oliver’s grin faded, replaced by a cold, sinister expression. He turned his sharp gaze toward the prisoner, who whimpered at the realization that he had failed.The dim, flickering light overhead cast sinister shadows across the ro