“Come on, you know what I mean. You seem to be making plans with them earlier to hang out, which I hope I didn't ruin by the way?” Eva asked.“Don't you think that question is a little bit too late. Besides I never planned to hangout with them in the first place.” Lucien replied which made Eva smirk at his comment.“Then that means I have you all to myself today.” Eva smiled cheekly at Lucien.“Don't do that.” Lucien rolled his eyes and looked away from Eva. “You're no fun sometimes….” Eva pouted her mouth as she leaned back on the chair. “That reminds me, I heard that you went to a blind date?” Lucien inquired as he looked back at Eva who was still sulking.“Ah, about that…..I did. How did you come to know about that?” Eva peered at Lucien.“Did you think my mother was going to keep her mouth shut after she finally had the chance to hook you up with someone?” Lucien replied, but his voice was lazed with sacarsm. One could tell by the expression on his face that, Lucien wasn't close
However, he was expecting too much from the lady because her next words made him realized that it was useless trying to think that she was an understanding person.“Wow, the guts you have to tell such bullshit! Well, since you are very much aware of the fact that I don't use any other private room except for this one, it would be very best for you to go inside now and tell to evacuate the room this instance. Moreover, if you know that you can't carry out this simple order and task of mine, get me your restaurant manager. I will have you fired on this spot due to the fact that you're very incompetent at doing your job to satisfy a customer.” The lady adamantly refused to comply with the waiter's request. Instead, she tried to threaten the waiter with his job so that he would do what ever she wants.The waiter glanced at her with surprise, even though he was doing his job and duty perfectly that was not an enough excuse if the manager shows up here. If the manager comes, he would be the
Even Lucien had to secretly glup when he saw the expression on Eva's face, he hadn't seen his sister like this in a very long time which made the feeling new to him in some ways. “Ma'am, I apologize for the inconveniences but this guest of ours is very hard to please. I know this sounds pretentious but please be understanding of my current situation.” The waiter had no other choice but to plead with Eva at the moment.“Not only does this sound pretentious but it is very pretentious. You know what?” Eva asked, making the waiter look at her attentively.“I will try my best and act like I didn't just hear any of what you had just said. Also, I have no intention to leave this room for anybody unless I'm done with my business in this room. So your VIP guest can go and use the other private room for all that I care.” Eva stated in a dry tone, after she made sure that the anger burning within her was already calm a little bit. She was trying her best not to lash out on the waiter because th
The loud sound caused both Eva and Lucien to turn their attention to the direction of the sound, and to their dismay four young ladies walked into the room followed by the waiter behinds them.“Ma'am, this is wrong, you can't do this -” “Shut up!” The lady in red dress yelled at the waiter, causing him to swallow back the rest of his words.“You ladies seem to have entered the wrong room, please take your leave.” Eva remark without bothering to spare them a glance. She had already anticipated this kind of situation before hand when the waiter left the room. She was already guessing that the VIP guests that the waiter was talking about would cause some problem after she refused to leave the room.“It turns out that you are a woman after all. However, I came into the right room.” The lady in red dress uttered. She was quite taken by surprise when she saw that the guest in the room was a woman, plus she was a beautiful jaw-dropping woman at that.“What business do you have here, then?”
The lady blinked for a couple of seconds when she heard Eva's question. “W-what is that supposed to mean? I asked you to leave this room because this is the room I normally use. You are just a mere customer that came to eat here for just one day where I am a VIP guest, so I presume to have more right to request you to leave at this instant!” She was already irked enough due to how Eva had ignored her earlier, the lady couldn't control her anger anymore and barked furiously at Eva as she looked down on her.Thankfully the room was sound proof. If not, the other customers in the other private rooms would have heard her loud voice.Eva wasn't fazed at all by the yell from the lady as she still maintained her blank and calm expression on her face. “Since you claimed to be a VIP guest, then I guess I have no other choice but to agree with you on that.” Eva calmly responded.“That's right, you should have-” One of the ladies behind was about to utter something, however she was suddenly inte
“You despicable little brat. I only have your mother to blame because she had failed her duties to properly educate you which is the reason behind why you lack good manners. But I'll make you understand that there are severe consequences for your utterances." The lady declared angrily.“You're right, my mother might have failed in her duties to raise me but my sister over here did a good job taking care of me.” Lucien retorted back with a calm look.“Then, this sister of yours has done a terrible job. How dare a brat like you talk back to an adult?” The lady yelled before shifting her attention to Eva."It turns out your brother has inherited your sharp tongue and that would eventually cause his downfall in the future if you don't stop him now, but I doubt you would because it seems like it would be of no use." The lady claimed as she eyed Eva with a disgusted look."He is just a child, I thought you would be a bigger person and not take his words too personal." Eva replied in a nonch
"Are you now telling me that I've gone insane and speaking nonsense?" Daya retorted sarcastically as she got infuriated by the fact that the manageress dared to challenge her words. "I'm sorry again, miss Daya. That wasn't exactly what I meant to say but I was only trying to.....""Please, spare us the useless chattering and just do exactly as she tell you. These two lowlife are nothing but trouble and their presence in this restaurant is making us feel uncomfortable so just kick them out right this instant. " Lisa intervened into the conversation, cutting off the words the manageress was about to say. Even though her family was not as rich as the Gale family, Lisa was also from a wealthy family that upholds a high status in the restaurant as well."Lisa is right. It's either they are thrown out of this restaurant or we take our leave and never patronize your restaurant any longer, same goes for my family too. We'll also spread words to the rest of our friends to never step inside t
Since the whole meeting was about to end before the manageress left the room, Mr. Smith and the businessmen came to a conclusion on the matter. Mr. Smith was escorting the clients out of the restaurant while using the opportunity to show the clients around the restaurant and the VIP section area.Whilst he giving a quick tour to the clients, his attention was drawn to a certain private room with the door opened, when he lingered closer to the room with the guest behind him, he saw that the manageress was present in the room along with some other ladies, then he recalled that the manageress had excused herself earlier from the meeting to handle some matter, he wondered if this was the matter she was implying to when she left the meeting room.It was at that moment, Mr. Smith caught sight of both Eva and Lucien in the room which even made him intrigued to know what was happening since he couldn't just ignore them when they seemed to be in a bit of a troublesome situation. As a result,
Lucien entered the living room with his usual quiet air, his school bag slung over one shoulder. His dark eyes, cold and unreadable, briefly scanned the room before landing on his mother, Laura, seated gracefully on the couch with a teacup in hand. Her posture was as poised as ever, but Lucien’s sharp gaze detected the faint smugness that usually lingered after one of her scheming conversations with Christine.He said nothing, brushing past her with the silent intent of heading upstairs. His long strides were interrupted when Laura called out, her tone laced with a false warmth."Lucien," she said, setting her teacup down. "Come here for a moment."Lucien stopped mid-step, his back stiffening. He slowly turned around, his expression blank but his sharp gaze silently questioning her interruption.Laura’s smile wavered under his cold stare, but she maintained her composure. "Christine just got back a while ago. Why don’t you go upstairs and greet her?"Lucien raised an eyebrow, crossing
Christine stormed into the Carter mansion, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor, her jaw clenched tightly in frustration. She tossed her designer bag onto the couch, her lips pressed into a thin line as she paced back and forth. The events of the day replayed in her mind like a relentless reel—Eva’s smirk, her cutting words, the way she had effortlessly dismissed Christine in front of everyone. It was a humiliation Christine couldn’t stomach."That woman," she hissed under her breath. "She always finds a way to one-up me. How does she always come out on top?"Laura, who had been sitting in the adjacent room sipping tea, looked up as her daughter’s angry footsteps echoed. She set her cup down gracefully and stood, smoothing her dress as she approached Christine."Christine," Laura said in a calm, measured tone, "what’s the matter now?"Christine stopped pacing and turned to her mother, her eyes blazing with frustration. "It’s Eva! She humiliated me again today, in front
Once the deal was official, she turned to leave the meeting room with Gwen and Trix at her side. They made their way down the sleek hallway of HB Industry, their footsteps echoing on the polished floors. Just as they neared the exit, they came across Christine and her entourage, who had just arrived.Christine’s eyes widened when she saw Eva. Her usual fake smile quickly appeared, though there was a slight tension in her features. Eva wasn’t sure whether to laugh or feel disgusted as Christine approached her.“Sister!” Christine said, her voice sweet and syrupy as she stepped forward. “I am so sorry for being late. I didn’t mean to hold up the meeting like this. I just got caught up in some last-minute details.”Eva’s expression remained neutral, but she couldn’t help the slight roll of her eyes at Christine’s words. She had no intention of entertaining Christine’s faux apology, but Christine wasn’t finished yet.“Oh, and about last night,” Christine said in a tone that was just loud
In the sleek, minimalist meeting room at HB Industry, Eva sat at the center, sitting by her sides were none other than Gwen and Trix, with her official company lawyer at her side. They were all dressed sharply, the atmosphere tense as they awaited the start of the meeting. On the other side of the polished conference table, Mr. Carl and his HB Industry team sat with the Whyte Corps representatives, their suits impeccably pressed and faces expressionless.It was a rare sight to see Eva waiting this long, especially for a meeting she had no patience for. She had already signed the contract in her mind, but the delays were irking her. The anticipation of what was supposed to be a routine procedure seemed to drag on indefinitely. The room had grown uncomfortably still as they all waited for the meeting to start. Eva’s fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of her chair, a subtle gesture that spoke volumes about her impatience .With a soft sigh, Eva glanced at Gwen and Trix, silently expre
She stood at the doorway, adjusting the strap of her handbag as she prepared to leave for HB Industry. Damien followed her to the entrance, his hands casually tucked into his pockets, though his piercing gaze gave away his reluctance to let her go.“Don’t forget to call me if anything comes up,” he said, his deep voice steady yet tinged with a protective edge.“I won’t,” Eva replied with a small smile. She turned to open the door when his voice stopped her.“Wait.”She turned back, one brow raised in question.“You’re leaving without giving me a proper goodbye?” Damien asked, a teasing smirk tugging at his lips.Eva blinked, caught off guard by his request. “A proper goodbye? You’re serious?”He stepped closer, the warmth of his presence wrapping around her like a cocoon. “I don’t joke about such things. A goodbye kiss is mandatory.”Her cheeks flushed slightly, though she masked it with a playful roll of her eyes. “Fine,” she relented, taking a step toward him. “But I’ll only give yo
After a pause, George returned to the phone. “Damon Cross,” he said, purposely mispronouncing the name to irritate him.Damien felt his nose twitch at the deliberate and grating mispronunciation of his name, but he maintained a polite tone, reminding himself he was speaking to an elder. “Yes, Grandfather?” He replied smoothly, emphasizing the title in retaliation. Two could easily play the game of pettiness.George resisted the urge to march over to the banquet and knock some sense into the boy for daring to use that title. Grandfather? He scoffed internally. ‘If you want to call me that, first show me a ring on her finger—and then give me some great-grandkids before you even think about it! I wonder what that useless grandfather of his taught him.’“Now listen clearly to me. If she stays at your house, it’s for tonight only. And if I find out you’ve done anything improper, I’ll personally see to it that you’re castrated. Do you understand?”Julian, overhearing the threat, nearly cho
---As the banquet neared its end, Damien escorted Eva to his car. He fully intended to take her home—to their home—hoping to spend the night by her side. But his plans were thwarted by an all-too-familiar figure: her meddling grandfather.The moment Eva settled into the car, her phone rang. Damien, still holding the door open for her, frowned at the sound. When he saw the caller ID, his expression darkened further. Of course, it was him.While Eva answered the call, Damien’s sharp eyes scanned the area. Hidden in the shadows near the back entrance, a figure lurked—one of George’s men, undoubtedly there to keep tabs on her. His presence only worsened Damien’s mood.“Yes, Grandfather, I’m leaving the banquet now,” Eva said into the phone, her tone polite but weary. “Yes, I’ve made a few connections… I’m heading home? No, not to Damien’s. I know, I know, there will be more rumors if—”Before she could finish, Damien snatched the phone from her hand.“She’ll be perfectly safe with me,”
Eva turned to him, her voice barely above a whisper. "Did you do this?" She lifted her gaze to meet his, realizing he had been watching her the entire time, his piercing eyes fixed solely on her. She had heard whispers, unconfirmed reports that Lydia was behind the replica of the blue dress that was sent to her. But to see her now, reduced to this state, it seemed the consequences of her actions were almost... excessive. "Yes," Damien replied without hesitation, his tone calm but firm. He tried to guide her out of the banquet, his hand lightly pressing against her back, but Eva stood her ground, refusing to move. "Why?" she asked, her voice tinged with disbelief. Damien’s sharp eyes narrowed at her question, his jaw tightening. What did she mean, why? That woman had orchestrated her public disgrace, and now Eva was hesitating, questioning the justice served? Did she not understand that showing mercy to enemies was akin to betraying herself? "She was responsible for your humiliati
Christine’s nails dug into her palm, her anger simmering beneath a mask of civility. She longed to lash out, but Damien’s presence reminded her of her place. Any wrong move could lead to her downfall.“It’s unbecoming to insult others so publicly…” Christine’s voice was a deliberate attempt at calm, but it lacked conviction.“The truth often stings, get over it.” Eva replied coldly, her unapologetic tone reinforcing her dominance. The crowd e were not even surprised by her response because they were used to this behavior of hers, but they were taken back by Christine's sudden desire to argue with Eva.Wasn't Wasn’t Christine supposed to be the passive type, the one who ended arguments rather than starting or joining them? The sudden shift in her behavior was beginning to alter everyone’s perception of her, casting doubt on the image she had so carefully cultivated.Dusti standing nearby with a glass of wine, observed the scene with quiet amusement. Eva’s sharp wit was refreshing, a st