one hundred and nine

Evelyn's POV

Drake's words cut through my tears, and I strained to make sense of what he was saying. "This is an opportunity to make yourself Dante's real queen," he said. Confusion washed over me as I tried to grasp the meaning behind his words. And then, like a bolt of lightning, it hit me. He wanted me to put the pregnancy on Dante.

The shock of his suggestion reverberated through my body, leaving me speechless. How could he even suggest such a thing? Was he implying that I should deceive Dante and make him believe that the child was his?

My mind raced, trying to process the enormity of what Drake was asking. It was clear that he was willing to go to extreme lengths to avoid taking responsibility for the child. The thought of manipulating someone's emotions, especially someone as genuine and caring as Dante, left a bitter taste in my mouth.

Anger began to replace the confusion, fueling a fire within me. How dare Drake suggest that I tarnish my integrity? "You are so unbelievable Dr