Evelyn remained rooted on the spot, she lost words to argue with the wicked woman who unfortunately was her mother.But Evelyn refused to shed a single tear now. There’s no point in hitting your head against a wall.Mr. Clarke glanced at his daughter. He was equally guilty when he noticed the dejected look on her face. The girl was heartbroken.He softly grabbed her left hand and squeezed it gently. Evelyn looked at him. She closed her eyes when he wiped a lone tear that escaped her eye and caressed her face.“Don’t waste your time on this obnoxious woman, Evie. I am happy that you have moved on and got the parental love that we failed to give you. But don’t stay here anymore, child because the more you stay here, the more you will be trapped in dirt. It’s better you leave, Princess.”He made her understand but Evelyn could see how he was fighting with his emotions and was trying to act tough. His eyes were begging her to stay but for her sake and to save her from her mother, he was t
“You need to rest Evie. You just landed and came to visit me. At least sleep for some time and then we can go.” Mr. Clarke insisted.Evelyn who was busy on the phone ended the call and then turned to him.“It’s fine Dad. Joseph, my secretary, has done all the arrangements. We will be staying in the hotel till the evening because we have a flight at 9 pm. Don’t worry. And see, the cab has also arrived, let’s go.”Mr. Clarke sighed in defeat as she coiled her arm around him and headed to the car.“Why didn’t you bring someone along with you to avoid the hassle?”Mr. Clarke wasn’t liking the way Evelyn was pushing herself. Tiredness was dripping from her face but didn’t she let the smile waver as she didn’t want him to worry.“It’s fine Dad. I have people who work for me. Besides it’s not my first time visiting a city alone.”She chuckled and opened the door for Mr. Clarke. She was helping him get inside the car when a loud shrill echoed from behind flinching them.“Hello Ma’am”Evelyn c
Mr. Clarke studied Evelyn silently while she make up the bed for him, arranging the cushions just the way he prefers.The man was worried. No matter how much Evelyn try to assure him that she was fine but he had seen the unwanted fear in her eyes every time Hunter mentioned something. She even abruptly switched the hotel. Bit by bit the girl was only turning him more dubious and Mr. Clarke couldn’t help but mull over her bizarre behavior.He wasn’t born yesterday. He was well aware that Evelyn was hiding something from him. Something which needs to be addressed but for his sake, she was keeping it under wraps.“There you go. Come, Dad,” Evelyn beamed and headed to help him get on the bed. Mr. Clarke simply obeyed her but his gaze was riveted on her exhausted face.“I will order something for you.” She spoke and turn around to leave but was stopped when he clasped her wrist.“Come sit beside me for a while.”Evelyn gave him a sweet smile and slowly removed his hand, “Dad, first let me
“WHO BROUGHT HIM HERE??”An ear-splitting scream filled with rage rang in the corridor of the hospital grabbing everyone’s attention.Hearing the scream, Hunter who was guarding the room hurriedly rushed inside only to see Dylan standing at the foot of the bed while her mother threw objects at his way, not even caring about the blood that was trickling down her palm.The nurses tried their best to hold back Mrs. Black who was having a fit. Her hair was a tangled mess and her angry eyes glared at her son with contempt and hatred. Hunter gulped and looked at Dylan whose eyes brimmed with endless despair. His face bore a solemn look but deep down he was dealing with an emotional upheaval by watching the state of her mother who had lost her senses only because he came to meet her.Hunter felt bad for him. There were only two people who could understand the Mafia lord better. One was Elijah and the other was Hunter. They were aware that their Boss never unfurled his emotions. He suppresses
Two weeks agoDylan was splayed on the swivel chair, his eyes staring at the ceiling deciphering the patterns of smoke rising high in the air. Hunter entered the room which reeked of alcohol and tobacco. His gaze raked over the empty bottles littered on the floor. A defeated sigh escaped his lips as he shifted his eyes to Dylan who was busy smoking the cigar languidly, he looked worn out as his face held a forlorn expression.Hunter took small strides and finally halted before him. When Dylan still didn’t notice him, he cleared his throat, “Mr. Benedict Fraser accepted the proposal. He is ready to sell his company to us.”Dylan nodded absentmindedly. He crushed the butt of the cigar before straightening his spine, “Bring me the documents.”Hunter immediately handed him the file as Dylan leafed through them carelessly when his eyes stopped at a particular signature that was scribbled at the bottom. A sinister glint entered his eyes as he caressed his thumb over it. That act only creepe
Evelyn pressed her head against the mahogany door, her lips were tugged downwards as she tapped her feet nervously, still debating whether to go inside or not for the umpteenth time. The crux of the deal was that Dylan demanded his own office in Maria Estates which Evelyn fulfilled despite Xander’s resistance. She had made the deal with the devil and had made her point clear to him.“Though we are working together, we will strictly adhere to a professional relationship. The one who breaks the rule would have to pay the consequences.”That was the condition she had added to the contract and surprisingly, Dylan also consented to it. The consequences included that the other party would break the deal while the perpetrator had to pay the compensation.So, she had no reason to back out. She needed to simply cooperate but it wasn’t as easy as it sounded.Just like now, Evelyn was dawdling the hours away while standing in the lobby like a fool as she couldn’t muster up the courage to face th
Evelyn was startled. Fear nipped her spine, “No, you can’t do this.”“Why not?“, Dylan retorted, his gaze hardening, “I also have an Empire to run and unlike people like you who cry over petty issues, I have bigger matters to worry about. I tried to stay calm but you lack the zeal leaving me no option but to break the deal. There’s no way I will stress myself to work with such incompetent people like you.” He snapped at her and turned around to head to his desk.But Evelyn grabbed his arm and rushed to block his way. Panic seized her, the mere thought of breaking the deal reduced her confidence to a pulp. She can’t let him do that. It was her company’s dream project. Opening a project in her hometown would serve as her biggest achievement but the major reason was that she had promised her Dad.Mr. Clarke was over the Moon witnessing her business expanding leaps and bounds and his happiness only doubled when Evelyn told him about expanding her empire in New York. The man was extremely
“There’s no way I am letting you go alone with him,” Xander raged, glaring at the woman who ignored him and continued packing up her clothes.Zipping her suitcase, Evelyn finally gave him attention, “It’s for business purposes, Xander. Don’t you trust me?”“Of course, I trust you,” Xander asserted as he plopped on the bed beside her. Grabbing her hands, he looked deeply into her eyes, “But it’s a whole damn week, Eve. You saw what happened when you went to New York with him all alone? He wreaked havoc in a day. How can you be so cool with all this when I am literally on the edge? Every time I see you with him, my fear increases tenfold.” He rumbled.“Yeah, but he is been with us for two weeks. Did anything happen? No. I am the project head yet Dylan allowed you to accompany him for inspecting the site. You have multiple times prevented us from meeting and Dylan showed no objection. And Xander, leave him out of it, it’s for the company. Yes, I am going with him to Paris but my schedule
5 years later“Breakfast is ready kids,” Evelyn shouted as she settled the pot filled with hot stew in the middle of the dining table.These past years brought nothing but boundless happiness for Evelyn and Dylan. Evelyn was hesitant to leave San Francisco so Dylan settled here only and took her to his mansion. Since they both were already married so it wasn’t a problem. Evelyn’s parents and Maria stayed in Evelyn’s villa and they used to come to visit them often. Dylan and Evelyn were blessed with two kids. Evelyn had Grace immediately as Dylan was determined to have a kid with her. And just last year they both got blessed with a beautiful baby boy, Chris.“Coming Mom,”A sigh escaped her lips when she heard her four kids shouting in unison. Placing her hands on her waist, Evelyn glared at her children who were busy playing video games with two grown-ass men, they were none other than her husband and her best friend. Evelyn huffed and sauntered towards them before standing in front o
“D-Dylan, listen to me,”Evelyn mewled as she buried her face in his toned chest. Dylan on the other hand stormed out of her office while holding her tightly in his arms.Evelyn died in embarrassment as her staff watched the duo with open mouths. Dylan stopped near the car and opened the door with his one hand before placing her carefully on the passenger seat.“Dylan, where are we going?” Evelyn queried but he didn’t bother replying to her and fastened her seatbelt before slamming the door shut. Evelyn was gobsmacked but she quickly tried opening the doors only to find them locked. Huffing, she crossed her arms beneath her breasts and glared at looked at Dylan who climbed inside and kickstarted the car.The car rolled onto the cobbling pathway. Evelyn was awestruck as she gaped at the magnificent mansion. Dylan brought her to his house. He quickly got out and soon rounded to her side. Evelyn removed the seatbelt and tried to step down but Dylan beat her to it as he again scooped her
Three weeks passed in a blur. Just like the calmness after a raging storm, everyone got their respective endings. While it was shocking and disastrous for Xander, Evelyn received a happy end but it didn’t include Dylan. She gave priority to her family.Evelyn returned to her mansion with her parents and Maria. Dylan didn’t stop her but she had seen the pain in her eyes when she decided to part ways. Xander snatched the days she had asked Dylan to figure out her feelings. There was still a small part of her heart that was deterred to accept him. It was still scared of Dylan and there was nothing wrong with that. He has given her enough reasons to back out. Evelyn was grateful to him for saving her mother’s life but she doesn’t want to reward him with her devotion. She still was reluctant in taking such a huge step.Marriage is a sacred bond that not only relies on love but trust and understanding. And the cornerstone should be respecting each other. Her marriage was a damp squib, Dylan
Xander couldn’t believe his eyes. The girl standing in front of him was not his Eve but...“Giselle?”He whispered, still in a trance as he removed her veil with trembling fingers and lifted her chin to look at her face. But no sooner their eyes clashed, than rage swelled inside his heart.“Yes sweetheart,” Giselle uttered and flashed him a smirk.Flashback“What are you waiting for, Boss? Let’s blow her brains out. She is no longer useful and if she lives then she will only be a nuisance for us.” Hunter whined and looked at Dylan who unlike him was relaxed. Giselle on the other hand was horrified.“NO!! PLEASE. I did what you said. I also helped you rescue Mrs. Clarke. Please don’t kill me.” She cried and grabbed Hunter’s legs but he jerked her off.“My gun opened your mouth, bitch. Shame on you, despite being a woman you let a man exploit another woman. Helped him in his nasty plan, and let him hold her mother hostage, in your own fucking home. You sold your morals over a few bucks
Clutching her heavy gown, Evelyn alighted the car keeping her gaze on the floor. She acted according just as Brandon told her and till now was successful in tricking Xander’s people who were appointed to keep a keen eye on her. A bunch of girls quickly came forward and helped her with her long flower veil. Evelyn raised her head, and a scowl appeared on her face as she expected media and hustle and bustle but the place was eerily silent. Still frowning, she lifted her head. Her jaw dropped as instead of the church, she was in front of a humongous and marvelous villa.Frightened, she looked at the girl who was standing beside her. Her eyes lit up as she was none other than Sara.“Sara?” she whispered, still not able to believe her eyes.“Don’t worry Ma’am, you’re safe,” Sara chirped and pointed her finger to the front. Evelyn followed her eyes only to see Joseph climbing out of her car. He was her chauffeur and she didn’t even realize it.A chuckle escaped her mouth which they both ret
“Move.”Brandon growled as the female bodyguards who were assigned to guard Evelyn’s room blocked his way.“I am sorry Sir but no one is allowed inside.” One of them replied in a professional tone. They had strict orders not to let anyone enter the room without Xander’s permission.Brandon smirked and tilted his head to the left.“Can you tell them to move?” He spoke. Those two women frowned and followed his gaze to see whom he was talking to. A shocking gasp flew out of their mouth and they spat blood when Brandon slit their throats in one swift move. Both the women unstably succumbed to death. Their blood spattered staining his white suit but he wasn’t a tinge bit bothered as he pushed away their dead bodies and nodded at Aaron who quickly came out of his hide spot and began his work to hide those corpses.Brandon dropped his gaze to his coat. A scowl marred his face.“Fuck!!” He gritted and immediately wrenched out his coat and threw it on those women.“Hide it too. We can’t leave
“Get down Eve,” Xander spoke in a stern tone as he eyed the stubborn girl who was sitting beside him. Evelyn ignored him and kept her eyes fixed on the window following the trails of the water droplets cascading down the glass pane.Xander was keen on executing his plan. The demons inside his head had no mercy for any of the wrongdoers. Xander couldn’t afford the slightest mistake, especially at this crucial point, so he decided to be his sole companion on his journey. Xander didn’t want to rely either on Brandon or Giselle whom he had assigned to keep Mrs. Clarke in check. He took everything in his hand and to expedite his plans, he forcefully brought Evelyn to the shop to buy her a wedding dress despite the raging storm.“I am asking you one last time, get down. Don’t provoke me to use force.” He grated, his hold tightening on the steering wheel.Evelyn on the other hand snorted and turned to face him, “What more can you do other than force me? You stooped so low that you threatened
“Finally home,” Giselle sang and chuckled to herself before turning off the engine. Undoing the seatbelt, she alighted her brand-new Mercedes. Her gaze sparkled as they raked over her giant opulent possession. It was the latest model and she was able to get her hands on it. Tracing her fingers over the tinted windows, she smiled and headed inside her apartment. The bounce in her walk exuded her joy.Instilling the key in the hole, she twisted the knob and entered her room which was swathed with darkness. Giselle stretched her hand to turn on the switches and then proceeded to lock the door. Stepping out of her heels, she jogged to the living room.“Ahh!! I am tired-OH MY GOD!!”A horrifying shriek escaped her mouth when her gaze fell on the tall, muscular intruder who was ensconced on her black leather couch, with one leg resting over his knee.“You were dead,” She murmured not believing her eyes. Dylan on the other hand smirked at her petrified state.“Thanks to your prayers that I a
“W-What?”Xander broke down in cold sweats. Every cell of his body buzzed with terror. Brandon watched him with a quizzical expression.“What what? Haven’t you locked Aunt Maria and Evelyn in their rooms?”Xander closed his eyes, relief washed over him. Brandon frowned, something was fishy.“Uhmm, that’s necessary. Evelyn would run away and Aunt Maria is not on my side so I have to do that. I told you not to worry, I will make everything right.” Xander quickly spoke and forwarded his legs to leave the room, not to prolong this conversation but Brandon jogged to him and grabbed his forearm from behind.“I am not done yet. Why Mr. Clarke is on your side?” He threw another question but Xander dodged it.“I told you to leave everything to me.” He reiterated and yanked his hand away from his hold, “You don’t trust me and I don’t have any intention of winning your trust either. All I want is to protect Evelyn and I will do that no matter what. But since you’re her friend, I consider it my r