Nora blinked her bright eyes and smiled mischievously at Evelyn."Hey, Evelyn, why are you so concerned about my brother? Afraid he'll catch a cold?"Evelyn blushed at Nora's teasing."You should eat quickly."She didn't admit that she was actually concerned about Rowan.Nora wiped her mouth with a napkin, still smiling."I'm done eating. Let's go."In fact, Nora had finished eating a while ago. Since Rowan had warned her last time, she started controlling her diet. Eating small meals frequently was more suitable for a pregnant woman.The reason she hadn't left yet was to see if Evelyn cared about Rowan, who was waiting outside. Now, it seemed that Evelyn's feelings were revealed. She cared for him, even to the extent of worrying about Rowan being cold while waiting for them.If he was really cold, he could wait for them in the restaurant's lounge or in the car. Evelyn hadn't thought about these options, probably because she cared too much and forgot about them.When Evelyn a
"What do you mean by that? It's only because you haven't met someone you truly like. When you meet someone you like, you can't help but fall in love. You wouldn't be saying you're not interested when that happens, you know?"Selena tried to persuade her. "I don't care. I've already told him. I'll introduce you two when I get back in a few days."Evelyn didn't want to continue discussing this issue with Selena in the current environment. She could sense that the atmosphere in the car had become tense."I'm in the middle of something. I'll call you back later."With that brief explanation, Evelyn hung up the phone hastily and then cautiously glanced at Rowan beside her.It seemed that he didn't have much of a reaction. He was still focused on driving. The only change was that his jaw and his grip on the steering wheel had clearly tightened.His actions made Evelyn inexplicably guilty.The two of them returned to Evelyn's home in silence. Evelyn thanked him politely and was about t
Now, faced with Natalie's hysterics and irrational behavior, Rowan was cold and ruthless."Ms. Stewart, did you eat shit tonight? Why is your mouth so foul?"That was just how Rowan was. For those he disliked, he didn't hesitate to be sharp and sarcastic. He cared little about maintaining a gentlemanly image. So when Natalie insulted Evelyn, he didn't hold back.Natalie was initially venting her anger toward Evelyn and was suddenly confronted with Rowan's cold and disdainful voice. She was both shocked and furious."Rowan?"Natalie glanced at the time; it was already 9:00 PM. Rowan actually answered Evelyn's phone. Natalie had been reluctant to believe that Evelyn was truly with Rowan. She couldn't fathom how someone like Rowan could be interested in the seemingly uninteresting Evelyn. However, current circumstances left her no choice but to reconsider.Especially when she thought about Jeremy canceling their engagement and Evelyn finding a man like Rowan—successful b
When Rowan finally released her, Evelyn's eyes were red.His hands were still around her, and Evelyn turned her head and bit his arm in anger. Seizing the opportunity as he hissed in pain and loosened his hold, she snatched her bag back and ran away, choking on her sobs.So shameless!A scoundrel!A ruffian!A big liar!While running, Evelyn raised her hand to forcefully wipe her lips several times. He had already apologized at his place that day, saying he wouldn't do that again. But just one day later, he repeated the same behavior!Men were truly heartless. They forgot their promises and only used sweet words to deceive women!Rowan showed no other reaction to being bitten. He just stared at Evelyn's retreating figure, raising his hand to touch his lips. His actions were sensual and ambiguous, and there was a faint smile in his dark eyes. Clearly, he was not satisfied.He did remember the promise he had made not to act recklessly toward her anymore. However, he had un
After the weekend, Evelyn began a new workweek with her usual dedication to both work and life. She was diligent in everything she did, so she got along well with her colleagues.The first few days of the new week were simple and ordinary for Evelyn, with no interaction with Rowan. However, one day, the jeweler informed her that her ring was ready. After she picked it up, a dilemma emerged.The ring was intended for Rowan, and she didn't know how to give it to him. Privately meeting him or delivering it to his home was out of the question. Being alone with him was too dangerous, as he seemed ready to kiss her at any moment. So, she decided to bring it to the office. The ring was a small object. If she put the box in her pocket, she could visit his office under the pretext of work. Even though the office was a semi-private space, it was still a professional environment, and he couldn't do anything inappropriate.Overall, Evelyn was pleased with the ring. It had the style and ch
Rowan quite liked how Lara addressed him because he had already guessed that the ring she mentioned was the one Evelyn intended to give him. Since Evelyn had brought it to the office, it meant that today was the day she planned to hand it over to him.Hmm... he suddenly felt excited.Evelyn called Rowan after a busy morning. She stood in the corridor outside his office and spoke in a soft tone, asking if he was in.Rowan confirmed he was in his office, and she then mentioned wanting to bring the ring to him, to which he eagerly agreed.When Evelyn arrived at Rowan's office, she bumped into Oliver coming out. Oliver gave her a meaningful smile and left. Evelyn couldn't help but feel puzzled.Evelyn was unaware that the higher-ups almost all knew about Rowan's feelings for her, but none of the employees were aware.As Evelyn entered, Rowan was working with his head down. Today, he wore a silver-gray three-piece suit. He exuded a mature yet business-savvy charm. At his age, he
When Amy uttered the words "plain and ordinary", Rowan's expression turned cold. Consequently, Amy refrained from expressing any further disdain for Evelyn.Amy admitted that Rowan was a charming and charismatic man, but at the same time, he was a formidable figure."No reason," Rowan replied flatly to her words. "I don't think she's plain and ordinary. To me, she's the best."He unreservedly defended her.These simple words declared his stance, completely dispelling any inappropriate thoughts in Amy's mind. To claim she felt no despair would be fake; she had thought that if he could be interested in Evelyn, she should have a chance too.However, with just a few sentences, he elevated Evelyn to a level Amy couldn't reach. A man's unwavering defense of a woman was the greatest admiration for her.Amy couldn't find words to say.Rowan's tone softened slightly."The fact that I didn't choose you isn't because you're not outstanding. Similarly, choosing her is not because she
However, as long as Helena was happy, Evelyn didn't care.On Friday morning, Amy took Evelyn and Lara to attend a designer's meeting. Coincidentally, they ran into Natalie at the meeting. Compared to Evelyn's current unknown status in the design world, Natalie had some fame. Seeing Evelyn, she couldn't help but show disdain.Considering the recent series of events, Natalie harbored a deep hatred for Evelyn. Even her gaze toward Evelyn was venomous. Evelyn pretended not to notice Natalie's angry gaze and focused on the meeting.Evelyn was unaware of Natalie's provocative phone call on the night of the incident because Rowan had deleted Natalie's call log after answering it. Rowan wouldn't let Natalie's call affect Evelyn's mood, so he had taken care of it by deleting it.So, Evelyn was completely unaware. Also, regarding Barry's divorce from Melanie, she felt nothing. It was irrelevant to her, and she had no reason to care.Evelyn believed she had clearly drawn the boundari