Eva closed her eyes and sucked in a deep breath to calm herself as she pulled the robe to cover upper body and slowly opened her eyes back. Turning away from the mirror. There was still a lot for her to do so she decided to put last night incident behind the back of her head and focused on the present. She glanced at her torn black dress which was placed on the bed, there was definitely no way she was going to wear that torn dress out of here. Eva grabbed her cellphone and dialed a number. "Hello, Gwen. Can you get me some new set of clothes. Make it a long sleeve and turtle neck and a new pair of shoes and lady undies." Eva quickly ordered immediately the call connected. "Oh my God! Eva! Where have you been since last night. I heard about what happened to you. Are you-" "I'm fine, just get me what I asked you to." Eva said interrupting Gwen sentence "Okay, where do you want me to bring the dress to?" Gwen didn't bother to pry any further and asked. "Grand land Hotel. And don't
In a dark room with no source of light, a young lady was lying lazily on the king size bed wrapped in her blanket. Because she was sleeping so soundly without any distractions, she didn't hear the knocking sound from her door.The light know became a little harsher and louder, it echoed throughout the entire room but there was no response. After a few minutes of continuous knocking and no response, the door slammed opened without further warning.A young beautiful woman strolled into the room, her hips swaying to every steps she took, long slender legs, seductive eyes and perfect body shape, it wasn't hard to tell that this woman was a world-reowned high class supermodel.A scowl appeared on Nathalia's face as she stopped right in front of the bed. She crossed her arms in front of her chest and glared down at the lady like a mother ready to scold her daughter for sleeping late for school."Are you for real? It's 1:30 in the afternoon and you're still in bed?" Nathalia remarked as she
While Eva was busy with her business in the bathroom, Nathalia sat on the bed waiting patiently for her best friend with a smile on her face.****"Ugh! I hate it. It looks hideous and weird on me, Thalia." Eva complained with a frown, expressing her hatred for the dress while running a tired hand through her hair. There were bags beneath her eyes from the endless night of tossing and turning around in bed without falling asleep."You've been saying that for the other dresses I've picked out for you and what is up with your wardrobe? Since when did you become a nun?" Nathalia remarked as she threw the dress on the bed.Eva sighed for the nth time. Ever since the incident nine months ago on her wedding day which made her the laughing stock of Miami, her confidence had reiterated to the last limit. The glittering twinkle in her eyes from being engaged to Mark had vanished long ago leaving only dead, lifeless eyes.It wasn't easy for her to lose everything in just a single span of one ni
The two ladies quickly garnered attention immediately as they walked into the lobby and headed towards the entrance. With each step Nathalia took, her wavy hair would sway and bounce as the wind ruffled the edge of her yellow layered dress. Even though Nathalia didn't mean to gain attention her beauty was already doing the job.The men they walked past had their eyes widened in bewilderment as they couldn't help but leered and took a second glance. They were all shamelessly drooling at the sight.Eva had a smirk on her face when she noticed the reaction of the people around them. She was too surprised since she was already used to these looks whenever she walked with Nathalia.While the two ladies chatted away, Eva was unaware that the men were actually staring and admiring the stunning beautiful woman beside the supermodel Natalia. Although Nathalia wasn't a woman whose beauty could be ignored, she was a seductress as many called her. However, the woman next to her was on another lev
An hour later, Nathalia had cleared almost two clothing sections for Eva and the hands of two sales attendants were already full. "Tilly, I think that's enough shopping for today. I'm already tired and it's not like I have a place to wear all this dress to." Eva expressed her thoughts. She tried to persuade her best friend to end this shopping hour and let them return back home."Enough? I'm just getting started and if you're tired just go and sit over there I'd do the rest of the shopping for you. We aren't leaving this place until I'm satisfied." Nathalia stubbornly refused as pointed in the direction of the small living room that was set in the boutique. "Besides, from now on you now have to go out with me, take it or leave it." She added, leaving now room for argument.Eva sighed again, she knew it would be impossible to persuade Nathalia anymore now that she is in her shopping mood.They kept walking around the boutique section, while Nathalia kept picking whichever clothes ca
Eva was taken aback when another hand suddenly grabbed the same purse. She was a little surprised when she raised her head up to look at the person who had also sighted the same purse as her.The person who had grabbed the purse was none other than Christine, her younger stepsister. When Christine and the other four ladies arrived at the bag section, they were happy to see that the boutique had some latest designs of bags and purses. While they were picking out the bag they preferred, Christine sighted the red Chanel purse that was placed separately from the other bag. She was captivated by the beauty of the purse. Most especially she was surprised that she was seeing that purse there, because she couldn't find that brand of purse in any boutique she went to.Without further delay, Christine immediately went towards the purse but she saw a hand grabbing the purse, she immediately grabbed it but to her surprise the person was a little bit faster than her. When she looked up to see
Sil was utterly frightened by Eva's demeanor but she couldn't back down because it would ruin her reputation and people in the boutique already had their attention on them."Yes, I am. What are going to do about it, huh? Did you think you still held the power you once had in the past" Sil confirmed that she was talking to Eva after regaining her composure.Eva scoffed when she heard Sil. She took a few steps but still maintained some distance between both of them. "Can you really handle the consequences of what I'm going to do to you? You should think very twice before starting a fire you can't put out. Unlike you I don't start shit but I'd gladly tell you how it would end." Eva gaze was so meanancing that Sil was forced to take a couple of steps backward."Sister, don't be offended at Sil instead it should be you should get angry at because Sil was only saying that protect me." Christine said from behind Eva."Christine!!" Trish yelled but Christine waved her hand to stop her."It's
"You're still such an ungrateful wench!" Reah yelled angrily."Ungrateful? Did I argue with her when we both grabbed the purse? Even though I was the first person to grab it first. I let it go but Christine kept trying to push it to me." Eva retorted back with a calm expression."What is all this ruckus about?" A voice bellowed loudly. Everyone turned around to see who it was this time around. The voice belonged to a man around his forties, everyone froze when they saw the man approaching. However, one would think they had that expression on their face because of the man who just spoke, they had their gaze locked on the man who was walking beside him wearing an expensive three-piece business suit with his hands inside the pocket of his trousers.The man who had caught everyone's attention was none other than Damien Cross. The Cross Enterprise had invested in a lot of business. Therefore, this is one of the boutique operating under one of Cross Enterprise subsidiaries. Damien was here
Eva leaned her elbow against the window, a sly smile forming on her lips. “Let’s just say certain people needed a reminder of where they stand.”“I knew it!” Nathalia burst into laughter, the carefree sound lifting Eva’s mood further. “I was telling one of the stylists yesterday, ‘Eva doesn’t let people get away with things. If she’s back, she’s back with a bang!’ And look at you, proving me right.”“I didn’t do anything without reason,” Eva replied, her voice calm but firm. “Christine and Mark needed to be handled. And Director Rick? Well, he made his bed.”“Oh, believe me, I’m not judging,” Nathalia said, her tone growing slightly wicked. “You know I love seeing Christine squirm. She’s got that fake, angelic act down, but I’ve always known she’s rotten to the core.”Eva smirked. “You’re not wrong. She’s good at pretending, though.”“Too bad for her that she’s not as good as you,” Nathalia teased, a playful lilt in her voice. “By the way, did you see the video of Mr. Carl’s press con
Mr. Carl hesitated, clearly weighing his next words. “Given your... influence and recent actions, I wanted to request that you refrain from taking further steps that might escalate this situation. We’re still cleaning up the mess left by Director Rick, and another scandal would be... disastrous.”Eva crossed her arms, regarding him with a cold, calculating gaze. “Mr. Carl, I don’t cause chaos for the sake of it. Every move I make is deliberate and justified. If you’re asking me to sit quietly and tolerate disrespect, I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong person.”“I’m not suggesting that,” Mr. Carl said quickly. “I’m only asking for your understanding. The company can’t afford another scandal right now.”Eva tilted her head slightly, her smile fading. “The person you should be worried about is Christine, not me. Both she and Mark have already shown that they won’t back down quietly. If I were you, I’d focus on keeping them in check.”Gwen cleared her throat, stepping in to soften the te
The next morning, Eva stepped out of the sleek black car with Gwen by her side. Both women radiated confidence—Eva in her tailored black suit and Gwen in a navy blue dress that reflected her sharp managerial style. HB Industry’s towering headquarters loomed before them, gleaming in the sunlight as if trying to hide the chaos within its walls.“Ready?” Gwen asked, glancing at Eva as they walked toward the building’s entrance.Eva smirked, her heels clicking confidently against the marble floor as they entered the reception area. “I’ve been ready since the moment I stepped back into this industry.”It wasn’t long before they were escorted to Mr. Carl’s office. The CEO of HB Industry rose from his chair as they entered, forcing a professional smile as he extended his hand.“Miss Carter, Miss Langley,” he greeted them, his tone polite but guarded. “Please, have a seat.”Eva and Gwen took their seats, and Mr. Carl sat down, adjusting his tie nervously.“To what do I owe this visit?” Mr. Ca
She paused at the door, her hand resting on the sleek silver handle. Instead of leaving, she turned back toward Kai with a mischievous glint in her eyes.“You know,” she began, folding her arms and leaning casually against the doorframe, “we’ve been talking about me and my plans all morning, but there’s something far more interesting we haven’t discussed.”Kai raised an eyebrow, already sensing trouble. “Oh? And what’s that?”“Your love life,” Eva replied with a grin, emphasizing the words like they were the juiciest gossip she’d ever uncovered.Kai groaned, leaning back in his chair. “Not this again, Eva. I don’t have time for love. Running a company is already a full-time job.”“Oh, please.” Eva waved a dismissive hand as she strolled back toward his desk. “That’s the oldest excuse in the book. You’re not fooling me.”Kai sighed, rubbing his temples. “And what, exactly, am I supposedly hiding from you this time?”Eva leaned on his desk, her smile growing sly. “Let’s just say I have
……..Eva stepped into the sleek, modern office of Elite Entertainment, her heels clicking against the polished floor. The massive windows behind Kai’s desk offered a stunning view of the city, but Eva’s attention was fixed on the man seated before her. Kai, the CEO of Elite Entertainment and her closest friend, leaned back in his chair, watching her with a mixture of curiosity and concern.“Eva,” Kai greeted with a warm smile as he gestured for her to sit. “To what do I owe the pleasure? Usually, I have to chase you down to talk.”Eva smirked, taking a seat across from him. “You’re exaggerating, Kai. I’m not that hard to find.”Kai raised an eyebrow. “Considering the chaos you’ve been stirring up lately, I’d say you’ve been keeping yourself quite busy.”Eva’s smile widened, but there was a glint of mischief in her eyes. “I suppose you could say that.”Kai leaned forward, resting his elbows on the desk. “So, tell me—what’s the plan now? You’ve exposed Christine and Director Rick, shake
There was a long silence on the line. When Matthew finally spoke, his tone was icy. “You’re making a mistake, Eva. This vendetta of yours will come back to bite you. Mark my words.”Eva’s voice was steady, but her words were sharp as a blade. “The only mistake I made was ever thinking you cared about me. Don’t call me again unless it’s to apologize—and we both know that won’t happen.”“You're a mistake in my life, Evangeline Carter!" Matthew snapped angrily which almost made Eva laugh out loud.“That’s your loss, you should have gotten rid of me when you had the chance, Father , I'm prepared to drag all you down if it means I have to shred a part of me again. No matter how much power you oisseeWithout waiting for a response, she ended the call and tossed her phone onto her desk.Eva set the phone down, her jaw tightening slightly as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. The faint hum of the hairdryer and the quiet murmurs of her styling team filled the room, but her thoughts we
--Eva sat in her dressing room, sipping her coffee as her makeup artist worked on perfecting her look. The chaos she had been stirring in the business world seemed a world away from this moment of calm, but it didn’t mean her responsibilities stopped. With deadlines from Gwen and Trix piling up and a high-profile photoshoot scheduled for the day, she had no time to let her focus waver.Her stylist adjusted the hem of her dress while the hairdresser added the final touches to her curls. Eva leaned back in her chair, letting the professionals do their work. Just as she picked up her coffee for another sip, her phone buzzed on the vanity beside her.Glancing at the screen, she froze. The name flashing across it wasn’t one she’d expected to see: Matthew Carter.Her brow furrowed as she stared at the name for a beat too long. Matthew Carter, a man known for his cunning and unpredictability, wasn’t someone who called without reason. And that reason she could already roughly figure out what
******Mark arrived home late, his mind racing. Christine was sitting on the couch, her eyes red and puffy from crying.“What happened?” Christine asked, sitting up.Mark poured himself a drink before turning to her. “Adolf got an email—evidence of your misconduct. He was ready to throw you under the bus, but I convinced him to stand by you.”Christine’s eyes widened. “Financial misconduct? What evidence?”“Eva’s doing,” Mark growled. “She’s trying to destroy you, Christine. But don’t worry. Adolf won’t act against you as long as I’m backing you.”Christine bit her lip, tears welling in her eyes. “I don’t understand why she hates me so much, Mark. I’ve done nothing to her. All I’ve ever wanted was to make a name for myself, just like she did. Why can’t she let me be?”Mark moved to sit beside her, pulling her into his arms. “She’s jealous. You’re everything she used to be—and more. But I won’t let her win. I’ll deal with this, Christine. You just focus on staying strong.”Christine sn
--Two days later, Eva received a call from Gwen“Eva, you’re not going to believe this,” Gwen said, her voice buzzing with excitement. “President Adolf just scheduled a press conference.”Eva raised an eyebrow. “Interesting. What’s the topic?”“No details yet, but I’m betting it’s about Christine.”Eva smirked. “Good. Let’s make sure he has all the information he needs.”She sat at her desk, reviewing the file she had asked Trix to compile. The evidence was compelling—detailed records of Christine’s financial discrepancies and mismanagement of her ambassadorial role with HB Industry. This wasn’t just about Christine’s reputation; it was about how far BTG Industry would go to protect her.Within an hour, Eva sent Adolf an anonymous email containing detailed evidence of Christine. Satisfied with her work, she leaned back in her chair, smirking. “Let’s see how far you’re willing to go, Adolf.”“This is going to be fun." Eva mumbled to herself before grabbing her cellphone and typed so