Eve's eyes remained fixed on the direction he had gone while everything became a blur in her mind. Her brain was still processing all that had just happened. When she finally cleared her head and realized she was still naked in bed, she hurriedly pulled up the quilt and covered herself. She clamped her thighs tightly because she was still wet. ‘Gosh, this is so embarrassing!’ Her face burned with shame, both toward him and herself. How could she have just let that happen? The steamy session they had replayed in her mind, with one scene after another. The way he touched and kissed her had set her body on fire. He was very good at igniting the hidden desires in her and driving her mind to the brink of madness. She had really thought her last barrier would be torn apart when she felt his thing there, and she got scared because it was huge and hard. ‘Ahhhh, what am I thinking?!’ She scolded herself in her mind. However, his smile was so charming that it made him look even mor
"But I do mind, and we're two different people. I don’t want to waste food, so have a seat and eat with me. How about that?" She invited him in a friendly manner."No, Young Mistress. We can't eat together with our masters. That would be disrespectful. We have to abide by the rules. I'm very sorry," Clark humbly apologized."I won’t eat this alone either," she insisted.The butler had an aggrieved look on his face."But, Young Mistress...""Just take a seat and have lunch with me. End of discussion. Don’t worry, I won’t tell him," she reassured him with a grin.Clark had no choice but to obey her order. However, he couldn't shake off his concern—if she refused to eat, it might provoke their Young Master’s anger once he found out."And Clark, I don’t want you to call me by any title. Just use my name, Eve or Evie. I’d prefer that," she corrected him, trying to smile."But Young Master would get angry if—"
Her studies and future plans were already ruined because of him. It was over, and everything in her life, even her dignity, was lost. Her fate was too cruel."As long as you are my wife"There were a thousand unspoken words in his eyes when she looked into them. She also wanted to ask, ‘Why me?’ but she preferred to keep it to herself."Give me your hand," he commanded."Why?" she asked, her brows knitted.He didn't say a word. Instead, he took her hand directly and slipped a beautiful ring onto her finger. The ring was embedded with tiny white diamonds. The stone was quite large, cut into a petal shape. It sparkled gloriously and turned bluish when held against the light. It was very eye-catching."It fits perfectly on your finger," he commented while gently caressing her ring finger."I don't feel like wearing this outside. It's too flashy," she told him, staring at the ring."I don’t want you taking that ring
After finishing his discussion with Earl, Alex proceeded to his bedroom to freshen up. There were things he needed to handle tonight together with Earl. When he entered the bedroom, he did not find her on the bed. The curtains had already been drawn, but the balcony’s sliding door was open, allowing a cool breeze to enter. Without making a sound, he walked toward it. She was standing by the glass railing, her long hair was gently swaying in the wind. The soft glow of the moon illuminated her delicate features, making her look even more mesmerizing. Alex halted his steps when he was just half a meter away from her while silently observing the beautiful sight before him. His gaze lingered on her as he took in the way her silky nightdress clung to her curves, the fabric shimmered under the moonlight. The thin straps barely covered her shoulders, revealing a part of her smooth and supple skin. A flicker of desire pas
After he was done with his desire for punishment, Alex gently carried her to the bathroom. She was too exhausted to resist, and her body was limp against him. Every inch of her ached from the overwhelming pleasure and intensity of their night. She could barely keep her eyes open, let alone move.Understanding her exhaustion, he carefully cleaned her up— his movements were unexpectedly gentle. His hands moved with precision as he wiped her delicate skin with warm water, ensuring she was comfortable. He didn’t rush the process but took his time to be thorough—yet he remained silent, his expression impassive.Once he was finished, he wrapped her in a fresh, soft towel and carried her back to the bed. He placed her down gently before tucking the quilt over her body to keep her warm.She didn’t protest. In fact, she barely reacted as her exhaustion had already pulled her into the depths of slumber.Alex, however, was far from done.His bo
When she woke up again, it was already eight in the morning. She felt relieved to see that she was the only one in the room. Fortunately, the shameless man had already left.Before she fully regained her consciousness, she stared blankly at the high ceiling, her mind filled with complex thoughts.Everything still seemed surreal to her. A series of events had happened too suddenly, and her brain couldn’t process all of it at once.Thinking about her current situation, she realized there was really no way to escape it. No matter what methods she used, it would only be futile.With the powerful man in front of her, resisting him would only bring her misfortune. Even if she was unwilling to accept him as her so-called husband, he was right. She couldn’t do anything about it.She was losing hope, really. Just thinking about it made her heart ache. Why did her fate have to turn out like this? What had she done wrong in her life to be punis
"Evie."Her mother’s eyes lit up the moment she finally saw her. Eve slowly sat down on the chair beside the bed and took her mother’s hand."How are you feeling now?" she asked, looking at her lovingly."I’m feeling much better. I’m sorry I made you and Perry worry. I should be the one taking care of you two," her mom said with a bitter smile."Nonsense. How can you say that? It’s our responsibility to take good care of you," she retorted immediately.She heard her mother sigh quietly while scanning the whole room."I’m just worried that I will burden you with the hospital bills. I could have stayed in an ordinary ward. You didn’t have to put me in a private room," her mother complained despite her condition.Eve’s mouth twitched slightly. If only her mother knew that she was actually in a VIP room, she would be even more shocked. But with Mr. Harris’s arrangements, she couldn’t do anything about it."I’m
Throughout their entire lunch, Alex was the one specially picking up each served dish and placing it on her plate.Though his usual demeanor remained stoic and indifferent, he was very considerate, and his every move was meticulous.She didn’t make a fuss about it, nor did she shy away. She simply enjoyed his special service.She quietly ate the food he placed on her plate, showing little expression.Since they were in a luxurious restaurant, the food was naturally excellent.But she hadn’t had much appetite these days due to the pressure she was under.She was still overwhelmed. Too much had happened in such a short time, and her mind was a mess."Don’t you like the food?"She heard him ask in a low, deep voice.She raised her head at once and met his deep gaze.She didn’t know if she was just imagining things, but his usually cold eyes now bore a hint of gentleness as he looked at her.
A few moments after Alex's father departed, there was another knock outside."Come in," he uttered in a deep voice.It was Adam, his chief secretary, who entered with some news."Mr. Harris, Ms. Croft and old Mrs. Harris are here, waiting in the lounge. They want to speak with you. Shall I let them in?"Alex was silent for a moment. His grandma was really persistent in her plans. Maybe it was about time to tell her the big surprise."Let them in," he replied shortly.The lounge area was next to his grand office, and within minutes, he could already hear his grandmother’s imposing voice.Margaret entered the room in a dignified manner, but her face was full of displeasure. Over the years, though she had significantly aged, she still carried her regal and autocratic aura.Back in the day, this distinguished old lady had once held power over all of York State. Rumors had it that she was just as ruthless and cunning
Hospital Corridor..Not long after Perry left to buy coffee, the door to the hospital room swung open, and Alex stepped out.Eve studied his expression carefully, trying to find any clue about his conversation with her mother. However, his face remained unreadable, as indifferent and composed as ever.She wondered what her mother had told him during the past twenty minutes."Done talking?" she asked casually.Alex hummed in agreement, offering no further details.Eve narrowed her eyes slightly. So secretive."What did she tell you?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.Alex was just about to speak when his phone suddenly rang. Without hesitation, he answered the call right in front of her.For the first few seconds, he listened in silence. But then, his expression stiffened.Eve noticed the sudden change in his demeanor."I’ll discuss the details later," he said in a clipped tone before en
Evie felt a sense of uneasiness as she and Alex arrived at the front door of her mother's room. She didn’t know how her mother would react to her explosive news. Would she be angry? Sad? Or perhaps even despise her? The uncertainty made her both anxious and worried. Noticing her restless expression, Alex gently pinched her hand, a silent reassurance that everything would be fine. Then, hand in hand, they stepped into the room. Inside, Evie’s brother, Perry, was peeling an apple for their mother, occasionally chatting with her. He was the first to notice their arrival. He immediately paused what he was doing and called out, "Sister! Mr. Harris!" Perry greeted them warmly. Ellie, who had been sitting on the bed with her back to them, turned to see her daughter. A gentle smile graced her face as she laid eyes on Evie. "Mom, Perry," Evie broke free from Alex’s hand and rushed to hug her mother. She was relieved to see her mother looking much better. The gauze that had been on her h
It was already eight in the morning when Eve woke up. Last night had been the longest night of her life.She had slept very well in his arms—which felt so unreal! Considering how on edge she'd been around him lately, it was quite bizarre. Nevertheless, at the very least, he didn’t take advantage of her, and she slept peacefully. After giving it some thought, she finally got up and headed to the bathroom to take a bath. She would be visiting her mother in the hospital this morning, and later, she planned to accompany Kelly. It was autumn, and winter was coming in a few weeks. The weather was starting to get colder. Once she finished bathing, she put on a beige long-sleeved turtleneck sweater dress that reached below her knees. The upper part of the dress was semi-loose, while from her waist down, it was well-fitted—perfectly emphasizing the curves of her body. She paired it with three-inch heeled brown ankle-length boots. She looked especially elegant and fashionable in her trends
But he always made a remarkable move whenever they were together. It made her even more puzzled every time. When he finished blowing her hair, he took the remote control and turned on the heating system, making the whole room feel a little warmer. "Thanks," she casually said in a lukewarm tone as she got up. "Should I receive some merit then?" He arched his handsome brow and teased her. "Stop spouting nonsense! What reward are you talking about? I didn’t tell you to dry my hair," she spat without looking at him and quickly turned around. Alex, on the other hand, gently shook his head, amusement written all over his face. She looked so cute in her nervous state. After grabbing his pajamas, he proceeded to the bathroom. Evie, who was already on the bed, breathed a sigh of relief. She didn’t really feel safe around him. His strong and oppressive aura made her feel like she would suffocate at any moment. She always felt like he would devour her entirely under his intense gaze.
After Alex dropped her off back home, he then went to the company. It was already two in the afternoon.Evie, on the other hand, was arranging her things in the closet, but halfway through, she felt sleepy.She decided to continue her unpacking later and took a nap. Soon, she fell into a deep sleep.__It was already dark outside when Alex arrived home. He hadn’t finished his paperwork at the company and decided to complete it at home so he could accompany his wife at the same time.But he didn’t find his little wife in the living area. Instead, Butler Clark welcomed him."Where is Evie?"He immediately asked."The young mistress hasn’t come down ever since you brought her back in the afternoon," Butler Clark informed him."Prepare dinner. We’ll come down soon," he instructed Butler Clark before making his way to the lift.He soon arrived at the master’s bedroom and found her still sleeping sou
The air inside the car was stifling. Alex hadn’t said a word since they left the restaurant, but the silence wasn’t peaceful—it was taut, simmering with tension.Without turning to look at her, his voice reverberated through the silence.“Who was that man?” his jaw was tightly clenched, barely restraining his anger.Eve flinched slightly. She could feel his anger—not loud, but dangerously cold.“Matthew,” she replied softly. “He was a friend from the University.”Alex’s expression tightened even more.“Just a friend?” he echoed, his voice dripping with disbelief. “How long have you two known each other?”Eve fidgeted with her fingers. Why did it feel like he was roasting her alive on a frying pan with his overbearing interrogation?“Almost four years. We were classmates since first year of college,” she responded in a lower voice.He became silent and fell into deep thought when he heard her reply.
Throughout their entire lunch, Alex was the one specially picking up each served dish and placing it on her plate.Though his usual demeanor remained stoic and indifferent, he was very considerate, and his every move was meticulous.She didn’t make a fuss about it, nor did she shy away. She simply enjoyed his special service.She quietly ate the food he placed on her plate, showing little expression.Since they were in a luxurious restaurant, the food was naturally excellent.But she hadn’t had much appetite these days due to the pressure she was under.She was still overwhelmed. Too much had happened in such a short time, and her mind was a mess."Don’t you like the food?"She heard him ask in a low, deep voice.She raised her head at once and met his deep gaze.She didn’t know if she was just imagining things, but his usually cold eyes now bore a hint of gentleness as he looked at her.
"Evie."Her mother’s eyes lit up the moment she finally saw her. Eve slowly sat down on the chair beside the bed and took her mother’s hand."How are you feeling now?" she asked, looking at her lovingly."I’m feeling much better. I’m sorry I made you and Perry worry. I should be the one taking care of you two," her mom said with a bitter smile."Nonsense. How can you say that? It’s our responsibility to take good care of you," she retorted immediately.She heard her mother sigh quietly while scanning the whole room."I’m just worried that I will burden you with the hospital bills. I could have stayed in an ordinary ward. You didn’t have to put me in a private room," her mother complained despite her condition.Eve’s mouth twitched slightly. If only her mother knew that she was actually in a VIP room, she would be even more shocked. But with Mr. Harris’s arrangements, she couldn’t do anything about it."I’m