———————————————————————————————....As Evelyn stepped into the hallway, her heart racing, she nearly collided with a delivery guy standing in front of the apartment door. He looked up, surprise flickering in his eyes. "Excuse me, I'm looking for Mateo—"She cut him off quickly, her voice calm but firm. "Sorry, no one by that name lives here." Without giving him a chance to respond, she brushed past him and hurried towards the elevator.Once inside, she jabbed the button for the ground floor, her pulse thudding in her ears. The elevator doors closed slowly, the seconds stretching out interminably. She glanced at her reflection in the mirrored walls, her hoodie pulled up, casting her face in shadow. She looked like a stranger to herself, a ghost moving through the building.When the elevator finally reached the ground floor, she stepped out into the lobby, the cool air hitting her like a splash of water. She didn’t pause to catch her breath, didn’t allow herself to look back. H
—————————————————————————————Mateo stormed through the apartment, his frustration palpable as he flung open drawers and cupboards, desperately searching for any sign of Evelyn. His mind raced with worry and anger. "Damn it, Evelyn!" he muttered under his breath, his fists clenching at his sides. "Why did you run?"The door to the apartment swung open, and Lucian stepped inside, his eyes immediately narrowing at the chaotic scene. "What's going on here?" he demanded, his voice cold and sharp.Mateo spun around, his face flushed with a mix of rage and anxiety. "Evelyn's gone," he snapped. "She ran away. I can't find her anywhere."Lucian's expression darkened, and he took a step forward, his presence intimidating. "How could you let this happen?" he shouted, his voice echoing off the walls. "You were supposed to keep an eye on her, Mateo! You knew how important this was!"Mateo's frustration boiled over, and he shouted back, "Don't you think I know that? I've been looking f
Mateo and Alex sped through the streets of London, the tension between them thick and unspoken. Dominic’s jaw was set, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, while Alex silently prepared for what was to come. The car skidded to a halt in front of Mateo’s apartment building, and without a word, they exited the vehicle, their footsteps echoing ominously in the quiet night.Dominic’s fist pounded on the apartment door, the sound reverberating through the hallway. Moments later, the door swung open, revealing a surprised and wary Mateo. Before he could react, Alex surged forward, pinning Mateo against the wall with a force that knocked the breath out of him.“What the—” Mateo gasped, struggling against Alex’s iron grip.Dominic pushed past them, his eyes scanning the apartment. “Evelyn!” he shouted, his voice bouncing off the walls. “Evelyn, where are you?”Mateo, his face twisted in pain and defiance, spat out, “She’s not here!”Dominic’s eyes darkened, and he turned back to Mateo, fur
————————————————————Dominic sat in his office, the weight of the past days pressing heavily on his shoulders. The early morning light seeped through the blinds, casting long shadows across the room. He hadn’t slept much, his mind consumed by thoughts of Evelyn and the desperate need to find her.The door creaked open, and Alex stepped inside, his expression a mix of urgency and relief. “Dominic, we’ve got something,” he said, holding a stack of printed images. “The building’s security cameras caught Evelyn running out. She crashed into a car.”Dominic’s heart sank as he took the photos from Alex’s hand. His eyes scanned the images, his breath catching in his throat when he saw her. Evelyn, in a hoodie, looking frantic as she sprinted out of the building. The next frame showed her colliding with a car, the driver’s shocked expression clear even in the grainy footage.Seeing her so vulnerable, so desperate, twisted his heart in ways he hadn’t expected.“Evelyn…” he whispered, his
—————————————————————————Dominic's office was a quiet sanctuary, the soft hum of the city outside providing a distant backdrop. He was deep in thought, staring at the papers on his desk, when his phone rang. Seeing Evelyn's father's name flash on the screen, he quickly answered."Hello?""Dominic, it's me," Evelyn's father said, his voice filled with a mix of relief and concern. "I just got off the phone with Evelyn."Dominic sat up straight, his heart racing. "Evelyn? Is she alright? Where is she?""She's in a café somewhere. She sounded a bit lost and said she had nowhere to go. We talked for a while, and I tried to reassure her. She’s safe but clearly needs help."Dominic exhaled, relief flooding through him. "Thank God she's okay. Did she say which café?""No, she didn't mention a name. Just that she was in a café."Dominic's mind was already racing with possibilities. "Alright, thank you for letting me know. I'll handle it from here and don’t worry. I wont return till i fi
—————————————————————————Jack led Evelyn up the narrow staircase to his small apartment, the old wooden steps creaking beneath their feet. As they reached the door, he glanced back at her with a reassuring smile before opening it. The warm, inviting scent of home-cooked food greeted them.Evelyn stepped inside, taking in the modest but cozy space. The apartment was small, but it radiated a sense of warmth and care. She noticed a young girl, no older than ten, sitting on the couch with a book in her lap. The girl looked up, her eyes wide with curiosity."Hi there," Evelyn said, smiling gently.Jack introduced them. "Evelyn, this is my sister, Sia. Sia, this is Evelyn. She's going to stay with us for a bit."Sia hopped off the couch and came over, her face lighting up with a welcoming grin. "Hi, Evelyn! It's nice to meet you.""Nice to meet you too, Sia," Evelyn replied, her heart warming at the girl's enthusiasm."Come on in and make yourself at home," Jack said, guiding Evelyn
—————————————————————————In the dimly lit living room of London apartment, evening had settled in with a quiet solemnity. Evelyn sat slouched on the couch, her shoulders trembling with suppressed emotion. Sia, her new friend, sat beside her, offering a comforting embrace as Evelyn finally let her tears flow freely."I can't do this anymore, Sia," Evelyn sobbed, her voice raw with frustration and hurt. "It's too much. I need to get away from here."Sia held her tighter, murmuring words of comfort and understanding. "I know, Evelyn. It's been overwhelming. But leaving like this, is it really what you want?"Evelyn hesitated, torn between her desire to escape and the weight of unresolved emotions. Before she could answer, Jack appeared in the doorway, his expression grave yet determined."Evelyn, you can't just run away," Jack stated firmly, stepping into the room. "I called Dominic. He's worried sick about you, and you disappearing like this... it's not fair to him."Evelyn looked
————————————————————————— Dominic’s desperation reached its peak. Evelyn had just announced her intention to leave, her resolve like an unyielding fortress. But Dominic, consumed by a mixture of fear and determination, couldn’t let her walk away—not this time.“Evelyn, wait,” Dominic called out, his voice laced with an urgency that stopped her in her tracks. She turned, her eyes filled with a mix of anger and sorrow, but before she could react, he grabbed her hand forcefully.“Dominic, what are you—?” she began, but he cut her off, his grip tightening as he pulled her toward the door.“We’re not done talking,” Dominic insisted, his voice hard and unyielding. He led her out of the apartment and down the stairs, ignoring her protests and struggling.“Let go of me!” Evelyn shouted, her voice echoing in the stairwell, but Dominic’s determination only hardened. They reached the building’s entrance, where Alex waited beside a sleek black car, the engine idling.Without a word, Dominic