"Shane, get out of my office now.” Instead of replying to Shane's question, Damien pointed to the door. He regretted calling Shane to his office at the moment even though he was right. Shane was the one that gave Damien the advice to call Eva and use the excuse to congratulate her. It was the reason why he had called Shane into his office to give him a pay raise but the idiot kept irritating him so he had no choice but to send him out of the office. Shane swallowed the rest of his words and walked towards the door. Even though Damien is scary, Shane knows that there is nothing he can do to his Boss that would warrant his death. It's just that Damien's dangerous aura can be so unbearable at times. Meanwhile, Eva never expected she would be pleasantly surprised. As soon as she stepped off the plane, she rushed straight to work. As her contract with Bling corporation and HB Industry included a print advertisement, even though it was almost night time, Eva still entered the studio. Jus
“Are you nervous, Eva?" Gwen asked as she turned to look at Eva, remembering how Eva almost froze up in front of the camera at the fashion show. “Why should I? I'm Evangeline Carter, the top five ranking best model in the world and number one in Miami. There is nothing a person like me would be nervous for. Besides, isn't this why you've been torturing my life for the past few days?” Eva calmly and confidently replied. She knew what Gwen was insinuating but chose to act oblivious to it. Gwen narrowed her eyes on Eva. She knew Eva was aware of what she meant but was playing dumb. “That's right, don't let all our hard work for the past few days go to waste then.” She remarked, deciding not to pry into the matter that far. “Trust me, dear Manager.” Eva nodded her head at Gwen. “Evangeline!" The photographer called loudly, making Eva stand up from her seat when she heard the cameraman calling her. “I guess it's finally your turn now." Gwen said as she helped Eva straighten her hair e
The photographer was unaware properly about Eva since she had been from the industry for a long time. He didn't know that Eva was the lady who took the entire modeling Industry and became a queen of all models in a short time. Above all... She gave off the aura and intimidating confidence to say she didn't need any adjustments and could start straight away, even though she practically had to change her pose every three seconds. However, no matter if Eva was lazy, casual, aggressive or cute, as long as the photographer asked her to change her pose, she would immediately jump into action. Her speed was astonishing. Gwen was also standing to the side. Upon seeing how Eva was slowly returning to the Eva from before, she was so touched she almost burst into tears. Not only were her eyes filled with tears, she even pulled out her phone and snapped photos of Eva in various poses. She wanted to send them to Kai, Nathalia and most of all Damien. Because of Eva, she was lucky enough to know
“Don't give me that tone, you spoiled brat! I've done enough to earn some respect from you. And your sister has been facing a lot of criticism on the internet for something she didn't do.” Matthew said. "Really? What does that have to do with me then?” Eva casually asked. “How can you be so cruel? You don't even care one bit about how your sister is doing? Are you the one behind what is happening right now?" Matthew was engraved by how calm and casual Eva sounded. " Mr. Carter, don't you dare accuse me if you have no evidence to support or prove your claim. Besides, I have every right to care less about whatever is happening with Christine. Instead of wasting my time discussing some useless things, it would be best if you contact Christine’s company and have them handle whatever is happening. Don’t bother me anymore for useless matters like this again because I have to rest, which is very important to me.” Eva harshly told him. Without waiting for his reply she angrily hung up t
“Miracle? My goodness, I could have killed you before I knew it was you?” Eva frowned, upon hearing him. The miracle was one thing but the fact that she had just attacked him with the intention of doing serious damage was her main concern right now. “You should have told me that you were coming-” “Then what’s the point of calling it a miracle if you already know about it? Besides, I’m not mad that you nearly stabbed me because it’s for self defense.” Damien said and placed a small kiss on her lips, "I was too tired on the plane, so I thought I'd take a shower..." Eva’s head buzzed. She never expected Damien’s words to be true about the miracle stuff. She immediately wrapped her arms around Damien’s waist. "Wifey... do you want me to remind you that I'm not wearing anything?" After hearing this, Eva subconsciously looked down as her face flushed red when she saw that he was only wrapped in a towel around his lower body leaving his upper body exposed. Eva swallowed her saliva as
Eva looked at Damien when she heard him and slowly nodded her head at him. “I went to the Carter Corporation yesterday to meet my father." She started. She knew it was better to tell Damien about what happened yesterday at the office between her and Matthew. "Did something happen?" Damien calmly asked. “The reason why my father asked me to come and see him is because he wanted to discuss marriage with me. He asked me to marry Lucas Sander." Eva explained to him. Damien creased his brow at the mention of Lucas's name. Of course, he wouldn't forget about the fly that kept buzzing around his woman. Now, they wanted Eva to get married to him again. Damien wrapped his arm around Eva's waist and pulled her closer to his chest. He then whispered dangerously into her ear, "In that case, will you marry him and leave me?" "I admit, I was once blind and stupid to follow every order from my father but... now I am certain of my direction..." Eva mumbled, "I have no plans to marry Lucas S
“Currently the cops have gone to arrest that assistant of yours for investigation since it's now revealed that he was the one behind what happened to Everette." Christine told him, not sure how he wanted to solve this matter. In all honesty, Christine wasn't aware of the fact that her assistant was the one behind the accident that happened to Everette and she never asked her assistant to do it. She might be a two-faced lady that uses her innocent smile to get whatever she wants but she didn't think of doing something like that to Everette. That time when both companies were still in the heated battle to win the contract, she was sure she wouldn't get the contract because Everette is far better than her at anything. However, one day her male assistant who was more close to her than her other assistant saw her looking sad and he assured her that he would definitely help her get the contract. Christine didn't really understand what he meant and thought he was just trying to encourage h
Damien glanced at Gwen briefly, his gaze carrying a sense of approval because, with her around, he would be rest assured no man could get close to Eva. So, without a word, he headed into the bathroom to shower. After seeing him leave, Gwen rested on Eva's arm, feeling drained from that little encounter with Damien as she spoke, "Why didn’t you tell me earlier? You made me embarrass myself in front of such an important person again!" She accused Eva. "I only found out last night when I returned to the room," Eva shrugged innocently. "Also, you didn't let me speak when I tried to explain.” She added. " That is no excuse. All you could have done is make me listen to you. Gosh!” Gwen retorted back. " Like you would even calm down to listen.” Eva muttered as she used her finger to push Gwen away. “Apart from that, let's be serious here. Did you realize how romantic Mr. Cross is to you?” Gwen quickly changed the topic and looked at Eva who raised one brow at her, obviously in disagreem
---The next morning, the media was ablaze with photos of their romantic outing. Paparazzi had captured them at the amusement park, painting them as the ultimate power couple. In every image, Damien’s protective nature was evident—his arm firmly around Eva, his gaze never straying far from her.The headlines praised their chemistry, their undeniable connection. While most media outlets dared not mention Eva’s past, a few foolishly brought up her previous engagement to Mark and unearthed unflattering photos from years ago.Damien was swift in his retaliation. The companies responsible were swiftly dismantled, their employees blacklisted, and the malicious articles erased from existence. His actions sent a clear message: any attack on Eva would be met with swift and merciless consequences.Unaware of the media frenzy, Eva woke up to a flood of messages. Most were from her estranged family, whose sudden interest in her life only deepened her disdain.[Mistress]: Ungrateful child! Why did
Her words seemed to shatter the last of his control. Damien’s movements became more deliberate, his hands exploring her body with a confidence that left her breathless. She felt the heat of his touch through the thin fabric of her dress, and when his lips found the sensitive spot at the base of her throat, a soft moan escaped her.The tension between them built with every touch, every kiss, until it was almost unbearable. Damien’s hands found the straps of her dress, and he slid them down her shoulders, his lips following the path they left behind. She felt vulnerable yet safe under his gaze, the intensity in his eyes making her feel like the most precious thing in the world.Just as they reached the point of no return, the shrill sound of Damien’s phone shattered the moment. He froze, his forehead resting against hers as he let out a frustrated groan. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” he muttered, his voice filled with irritation.Eva couldn’t help but laugh softly, her cheeks flushed a
She trembled at his words, their certainty sending a ripple through her. He spoke with such confidence, so assured that she would stay by his side for the rest of their lives, and to her surprise, she found comfort in it. There was something deeply reassuring about his unwavering resolve, about knowing he was the kind of man who would cross oceans and move mountains to keep her close—even if it meant chasing her to the ends of the earth just to bring her back."I never intended to run," she whispered, her voice soft but resolute. Her words made his heart race. He tightened his arms around her, unwilling to let go.Eva remained nestled against Damien’s chest, her breath steadying as his strong arms cocooned her in warmth. For a moment, the world around them seemed to disappear, leaving only the two of them in the magical ambiance he had created. The distant hum of the city and the lingering scent of roses faded into the background, replaced by the quiet, steady rhythm of his heartbeat
Okay, now remove your hands."Eva hesitated for a moment before doing as Damien instructed. When she opened her eyes, confusion flickered across her face. Darkness engulfed her entirely, so thick she could barely make out his silhouette ahead of her."What's going on—"Her words faltered as Damien pressed a button. In an instant, the oppressive darkness was replaced with a breathtaking display of shimmering lights.The scenery before her was magical, like something out of a dream. Majestic archways adorned with twinkling lights stretched as far as her eyes could see. Each arch was intricately designed with delicate white metalwork, interwoven with clusters of vibrant flowers. Fairy lights danced across the vivid blooms, their colors blending into a mesmerizing spectrum. String lights cascaded above them, adding to the enchantment.Her gaze drifted downward, and her breath caught. The ground was a carpet of roses—red, white, and pink—arranged in a heart-shaped pattern so intricate it s
Suspicious, Eva pulled out her phone and opened the camera. Her eyes widened in horror when she saw the glaring red marks on her neck—two perfectly visible hickeys."You!" she gasped, smacking Damien’s arm as he burst into laughter."You… you…!" she stammered, completely flustered. Her thoughts raced in a whirlwind of panic. ‘Oh my goodness! Has it been there this whole time? Is that why people kept staring at me?!’"It’s not funny!" she scolded, now using her purse to hit him, much to the amusement of his bodyguards."If it makes you feel better, you can leave some on me too," Damien teased, winking playfully. She retaliated by swatting at him repeatedly, but he was far too amused by her adorable expression to take her seriously. The mere thought of her leaving a mark on him filled him with excitement, his eyes glinting with anticipation and unspoken hopes."You wish!" she snapped, instantly crushing his hopes, though his smirk only deepened."Careful what you wish for," he murmured,
After the haunted house, Eva eagerly dragged Damien from one ride to another—towering roller coasters, spinning swings, and even a few kiddie rides. For her sake, Damien endured the sweltering heat and the endless lines. He’d thought a regular FastPass was fine, but Eva insisted they live like “normal” people for the day.He glanced at her flushed cheeks and noticed her eyes drooping slightly from the heat. With a sharp flick of his wrist, his bodyguards stepped forward. One handed him a hat while the other awaited further instructions."Get iced drinks," Damien ordered, placing the hat gently on Eva’s head.Her curious eyes peeked up at him, and she began to speak, but he cut her off with a sigh. "You're overexerting yourself, silly." Pulling out a pristine handkerchief, he wiped the beads of sweat forming on her forehead with surprising tenderness."But it’s so much fun…" Eva mumbled, reaching for his arm. To her dismay, he dodged her touch at first, only to surprise her by intertwi
Before she could respond, he kissed her with a fierce urgency, his lips claiming hers with an intensity that left her breathless. His mouth was rough and demanding, pulling her closer, but there was also an undeniable sweetness in the way he tasted her. Despite the forceful kiss, a warmth spread through her, igniting a growing heat within her body.A sharp gasp escaped her when he nipped at her bottom lip, the sudden sting quickly soothed by his tongue, the tenderness of his touch both punishing and soothing in equal measure. His kiss deepened, and as promised, her mind spiraled into blankness, consumed by the sensation of his lips on hers. His hand slid behind her, giving her a gentle but possessive squeeze that made her heart race.The soft sound of her breath hitched as he continued, kissing her mercilessly until her lips were tender and swollen. Her legs were barely holding her up, but he was there, steadying her, marking her with every kiss, every touch. When he finally pulled aw
“Don’t worry, Big Boss. If you’re scared, you can always hide behind me!” Eva smirked, seizing the rare opportunity to tease Damien. When she saw his face darken, the corners of his mouth pulling down into a displeased frown, her laughter bubbled out uncontrollably. The sound was like a melody that softened his rigid expression, a faint smile threatening to break through.“Oh, and here—” she extended her hand toward him, her eyes twinkling with mischief. “You can hold my hand too. Don’t worry, dear prince, This knight will protect you.”Her challenge was met immediately as Damien grabbed her hand, his firm grip tugging her toward him. He leaned down, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered, his voice low and husky, “Teasing me like this won’t end well for you.”Eva’s stomach flipped at the sensation of his breath on her skin, but she refused to give in. Smirking, she countered, “Not before I teach you who’s in charge today.” She was amused that, even though he was clearly scared, he
Everywhere they went, they drew countless stares. Some people even stopped mid-step, their gazes lingering on the captivating striking pair. Some stole discreet glances, while others openly stared, mesmerized by the strikingly elegant couple. Despite the commanding presence of the tall, suave man walking beside her, she did not appear overshadowed. Her sharp eyes and composed demeanor radiated confidence, her neutral expression betraying nothing as she took in her surroundings. Together, their combined aura was magnetic and overwhelming, an air of authority and sophistication that seemed almost regal. They were, without question, the embodiment of a true power couple.“Oh my gosh, he’s so handsome!” In a hypnotic daze upon seeing someone so blindly charismatic, one woman whispered to her friend. “I wonder if he’s a model or an actor.”“No, he looks like an immortal!” another chimed in, hearts practically radiating from her eyes."Pfft! Ivy, you’ve been watching way too many historica