Closing the door, Evelyn breathed out a loud sigh. She was exhausted. Mostly, because she was failing to understand Xander who once used to read her like an open book. Then why he couldn’t see her predicament? Even if she couldn’t tell him about Dylan, is he that naive to find out that she was beleaguered by problems? Can’t he notice the worry on his face or he was deliberately ignoring it and prioritizing his anger over everything? He had witnessed his friend’s madness; he knew everything then why he was turning a blind eye and accusing her of the things which she never did.Her lips twitched in a sad smile.“How close we were in the past Xander but see, how much we have drifted. Only because of your inflated ego which I never knew you possessed.”Evelyn was deeply hurt. She couldn’t pinpoint why he was being too rough on her.A frown settled on her brows as she strolled towards her table.“Does he think that I am trying to protect Dylan? Is that the reason why he is hating me or he
Evelyn stared at Xander’s back who continued moving ahead as they entered the airport. As promised, he approved her decision of opening the new hotel chain in New York but not only that, he even agreed to come along with her to visit her hometown.Her heart swelled. She should be happy isn’t she but unfortunately, she wasn’t. Instead, she was scared for Xander. Evelyn had an intuition that she would be sooner expecting a very strong reaction to their growing friendship.Scared and nervous, her eyes kept scanning her surroundings checking for any signs of danger while she trudged through the crowd. Xander had booked their tickets in advance but he kept their visit a secret from their companies as per Evelyn’s request.She already had one snake in her company who as soon as would come to know about their reconciliation, would deliver this message to her Boss like a loyal dog. But the problem was Sara might not be the only one. Dylan was a Mafia Boss so he must have many spies wandering
“This way Ma’am”Hunter chirped while leading Evelyn’s way. The girl followed him obediently with sealed lips.As soon as she entered, she was met with a magnificent and luxurious interior that left her awestruck. She couldn’t help but extol it.Evelyn saw how Dylan’s men were treating her with so much respect and even seemed delighted by her presence. They were so excited after meeting her. Evelyn felt uncomfortable as they even took her handbag and cell phone. It was funny to see those grown men carrying her purse. They were so eager to do every little thing for her that left her surprised as she had never seen them her whole life.‘Why are they so happy after meeting their Boss’s wife?’Evelyn mentally thought.Hold on.Did she address herself as his wife?Evelyn screamed out loud in her mind.Dylan’s threats had poured burning rage all over her body. She was feeling helpless and was seething but their hearty welcome and kind behavior melted her anger. Evelyn wasn’t fully convinced
“God, I am tired.”Evelyn groaned out loud as she removed her glasses. Resting her back on the seat, she grabbed her nape and massaged it gently.Evelyn had been working ever since the jet took off only because she didn’t want to interact with the man who was continuously striving for her attention.“Lie down, Eve.”Dylan said it for the nth time and Evelyn discounted it for the nth time.Anger grew on him watching her ignorance. She was behaving as if he wasn’t even present and her stubbornness was at another level.Evelyn didn’t eat anything nor even accepted water from the staff. Dylan knew she was showing him her anger by refusing any sort of help but by doing so, she was only hurting herself.“Ahh! Now it’s fine.” Evelyn spoke when the stubborn knots in her muscles loosened and she slightly felt relaxed. She then again wore her spectacles and resumed her work.Dylan had enough now. He tugged his tie harshly and removed it.Standing up, he discarded his coat and stormed towards he
Evelyn’s P.O.V.Dylan not for once bothered me during the whole journey. He stayed with his men in another compartment after the fight.Well, it was a good thing but that didn’t happen because my mind was occupied with his thoughts the whole time. I tried to brush them away and focus on my work but I failed. I kept making minute errors every now and then until I frustratingly gave up.‘Why did he back out?’‘Why he didn’t react?’I don’t trust Dylan a bit but the thing is I was ashamed of my behaviour. I am not heartless like him. The way I was pushing him away, talking to him rudely and he was obediently following my every command turned me uneasy. I wasn’t liking it because I am not used to castigating people and treating them like trash. It is his job but today we both swapped our roles.“Fuck it!!”I threw my head on the seat and exhaled loudly. The best way to get rid of his thoughts was to take a sound nap. At least I will be unencumbered with all the worries, tensions, and stre
The car halted with a screech. Dylan turned to Evelyn whose eyes were riveted on her house. She was quiet during the whole ride, her anger had melted a long time ago but the thought of confronting her parents had her fraught with worry.Evelyn wasn’t nervous, she was scared of her reaction. She was back to the place where she was abandoned by her parents around three years ago. She also has buckets full of complaints and was eager to drench them with it but the question was will that sort everything out? The years of alienation have built such a thick wall between them that the thought of coming on the same wavelength with her parents amuses her.Dylan understood her anxiety. He was also going through the same pain because once she left him, he also left the city and started a new Empire in Italy and returned to New York only after getting the news of his father’s demise. Dylan was ashamed, and guilty but didn’t let those emotions overpower him unlike her. He knew he had to bear his m
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