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
When he saw Eva, he immediately ordered his driver to stop and parked the car. He stared at the shop entrance and as expected Eva walked out of the shop with a bag and her next destination was the bookstore. He frowned when she entered the bookstore, Eva wasn't the kind to read books. Although he had to give her credit she was a smart woman when it comes to handling business matters.It didn't take Eva a long time before she walked out of the bookstore waving at the shop owner with a smile on her face. She made her way to the roadside to wave at a taxi. The man was expecting her to stop a taxi but when he saw stopping and staring in another direction he too followed her train of sight and saw that she was staring at a kid sitting by the bench.He waited and watched if Eva was going to do anything but when she turned away, he smirked. ‘As expected, such a soulless woman, she can't even render help to the kid.’ He thought with a disgusted expression on his face.Seeing that Eva had stop
“Yes, he is my father's personal assistant.” The child nodded and answered to Eva's question.Hearing Eva voice the man turned to her direction and noticed that a woman was sitting beside the young master. “Ha, I'm sorry Miss. My attention wasn't at your side, you must be the Miss I spoke with earlier. Thank you very much for looking after the young master for us.” The man looked at Eva and bowed his head in gratitude at her. If not because Eva had called them, it was likely that they wouldn't be able to find the young master by now. “It's okay, I wasn't the one that found him. He was sitting here alone so I decided to call you and inform you. You guys should just keep a watch on him properly next time.” Eva remarked with a wave of her hand, she couldn't take the credits of what she didn't do. “Thank you, Miss. And on behalf of my Boss and the old master, please take this card and call our company tomorrow. We would like to compensate you for your help.” The man brought out a busine
“I knew that before I called you. Don't worry about me, I just need to know what happened to you that had you in such a bad mood this afternoon.” Nathalia stubbornly refused and urged Eva to talk.“It was nothing much, I just got into another annoying and frustrating conversation with Matthew Carter. He called to pester me about the date but the conversation didn't start or end in an easy way, I was a little bit pissed off that's why I called you but I'm over it now.” Eva briefly explained to Nathalia.“That bas……anyway when exactly it that date of ours?” Nathalia asked, she was about to call Matthew a ‘Bastard’ but she controlled herself. She knew how brain damaging it was whenever Eva spoke to him.Eva held back her laughter because she could imagine the kind of expression on Nathalia's face at the moment. It was good to have someone to have your back at times.“The date is tomorrow, but I have no idea when it was or where the date is set.” Eva replied.“What so quick, so you're goi
“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