Dylan's POV.I observed the scene unfold; my expression neutral. Internally, I seethed with anger. I had investigated Evelyn, uncovering the truth about Seth and Veronica's deception.My initial urge to intervene had been strong. I wanted to defend Evelyn, expose the truth. But I hesitated.I recalled my own painful past, and the fact that I'd have to admit it that she was Seth's wife. I knew the value of discretion.As I watched Evelyn handle the situation with poise, my admiration grew. She didn't need my help. My eyes narrowed, focusing on Seth's smug expression on the video call and my disgust deepened.How could Seth deceive Evelyn so callously? Veronica's manipulation was equally repulsive. My gaze returned to Evelyn, who remained calm. I decided to keep my distance, observing silently.My jaw clenched, my mind reeling. I had to admit it – Evelyn was Seth's wife. The thought infuriated me, but the black card changed everything. That card signified unimaginable wealth and influen
Evelyn's POV I stood poised, a radiant smile illuminating my face, as the aristocrats encircled me, their admiring gazes and enthusiastic voices weaving a flattering tapestry around me.“Extraordinary debut, Evelyn!” Lord Harrington exclaimed. “Your swing is smoother than most seasoned golfers!”Lady Victoria chimed in, “I've never seen anyone master the greens so effortlessly, especially on their first outing!”Sir Edward nodded in agreement. “You possess a natural talent, Evelyn. Your focus and technique are impressive.”The group echoed their praise, their words mingling with laughter and applause. My cheeks flushed with pleasure.“You really know how to play golf. Who taught you how to play it so well,” a man who had introduced himself as Kelvin said. I could barely see past the sea of bodies around me. The fascination on their faces as they continued rendering praises. This was not my first time playing golf. I practiced a lot when I was much younger and as the princess of Orio
Evelyn's POV “Wow, you know, I want to be like you. I'm thrilled that we have someone like you on our team,” the voices of my coworkers, mixing with the sound of the bustling street, gave me a headache.Was it the strained smile on their faces as they admired her, or the repeated comments that frustrated me? But the more they praised her on her success of securing a contract, the more I wished we'd be done with dinner soon. We were still in the restaurant and yet to order a meal. Everyone seemed more engrossed in praising her than they were in ordering food. And Veronica looked too excited to care. I scrolled my phone, searching for nothing in particular. I just wanted to pass time while they continued fanning over her. I felt a heated gaze and quickly turned to the source, only to find Veronica looking at me curiously.I gave her a bored expression, causing cheeks to turn red in frustration. “Thank you so much, but you all should order up. Order freely and don't worry because the
Evelyn's POV Seth ran his fingers through his hair in frustration. “Do you really think that doing this would make things work to your advantage? What if she treated everyone to dinner? That doesn't give you the right to make things difficult for her!” He snapped as he took a step closer.I watched carefully as his face turned scarlet red as he hated me in anger. My hands clenched in anger as uneasiness curled in my stomach like a slithering snake. This was what I got from being too kind.Three years ago, I had been depressed and during my darkest moment, his betrayal had delivered a devastating blow to me. Following with the arrival of Stella. I was no longer recognized as the daughter of Orion Pack and my adoptive mother had added insult to injury after learning the truth.Before everything happened, she had been kind and definitely the best mother until everything changed. She also drastically changed, accusing me of being nothing but a bad omen and reminder of her friend's betray
Dylan's POVI groaned, stretching my hands in search of something, or rather someone but I only felt the empty space beside me. Snapping my eyes open, I quickly looked around, searching for her but I was only left with the trace of her. The tumbled sheets, and beautiful scent of honey was the only sign that she was here last night. She was gone, without any goodbye.I heaved a sigh. What was I expecting? A kiss on the cheek or a love note sitting on the bed stand. “That woman—always using me and then leaving,” I muttered.Soon I remembered the look on her face last night. She had seemed so lost and unfocused, like she was done bearing the weight of the world on her shoulder. What bothered her that much? She looked like she was having a difficult time. Raking my fingers through my hair, I tried to think of a reason."Could it be because of me?" I did play hard to get when she asked me for an interview. Could that be the reason she looked so devastated? ****Evelyn's POVI tried as m
Evelyn's POVI paused whatever I was doing when the door of the office was pushed open and the manager rushed into the room like he was on fire. "Evelyn, we need you. It's urgent," he said with a desperate tone. "What do you mean?" I dropped the file on the table."The Alpha King will only have the interview if you're the host. It turns out that you were the one who actually secured the interview."I recline to my seat, lifting my brow. Should I be amazed with this fact? They had given Veronica the interview without inquiry further about how she got the interview."Is that so?" I asked dryly. I wasn't sure that I'd secured the interview hence the delay but that didn't mean I had forgiven Veronica for claiming my spot."Yes, so we need you to do the interview. Evelyn..." he rushed to my side, leaning against the table with a fearful expression. "We can't afford to lose this interview. Now is our only chance and we can't waste the Alpha king's time or we won't get another opportunity,"
Evelyn's POV"Please come with me," she said as she walked towards a room. She opened the door and that revealed a lounge. "Excuse me," she bowed slightly before turning to leave while I ventured into the lounge. Dylan was sitting on the couch, his eyes filled with emotions I couldn't comprehend. The decorations of the lounge were unique and familiar. If I wasn't wrong, it was the exact designs with the ones at the villa. The golden interiors, the gray walls and the arts. How did he manage to get the exact designs? I looked around, astounded by the decorations. I tensed when I felt his presence behind me and soon, he wrapped his arms around me, his breath fanned my ear as he leaned closer."Do you like it?" He whispered, pressing a soft kiss on my neck and my heart skipped a beat. "You came to the villa... Why did you come to me?" He asked.I swallowed the lump in my throat, feeling a pang of regret for seeking him out. I had no intention of doing that but I couldn't tell why I had
Evelyn's POVI sat there, frozen on my seat as I tried to fathom what he just asked. After a few heartbeats, I replied. "How would I know? I don't even know who you like." He looked at me for a while, an incomprehensible look in his eyes that brought an unsettling feeling inside me. "The lady I like is famous and indifferent to my feelings," he said with a bitter smile but the serious look in his eyes made me speechless.The feeling grew inside and I shifted in my seat. I couldn't tell why I felt uneasy as he spoke. Was he talking about me? No. There were pretty ladies out there and I knew whoever he fell for was definitely a socialite from the prestigious Silver Universe Pack. It couldn't possibly be me."I hope she notices me soon," he added, his expression a bit down.I cleared my throat as I finally called the interview to an end. "Thank you so much for your time once again, Alpha Dylan. It was actually a pleasure interviewing you," I said while the team rounded up everything."
Evelyn's POV As I walked into Dylan's office building at noon, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. I had come to invite him to dinner at Luna Janet's house, and I was eager to see him again. As I entered the building, I was immediately struck by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff seemed to recognize me, and they greeted me with friendly smiles and nods.As I made my way to Dylan's office, my heart began to beat faster with anticipation. I couldn't wait to see him, to feel his warm smile and his gentle touch. When I finally reached his office, I pushed open the door and stepped inside.Dylan looked up from his desk, a look of delight spreading across his face as he saw me. He jumped up from his chair and strode over to me, a warm smile on his face. As he reached me, he leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead.I felt like my heart was going to explode. The touch of his lips on my skin sent shivers down my spine, and I felt like I was melt
Evelyn's POV As Luna Janet's warm smile still lingered on her face, she began to speak again, her voice filled with excitement and pride. "I also have some wonderful news to share with you, Evelyn," she said, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "The Jupiter Pack has secured the development project for the new territory."I felt a surge of surprise and delight at this news, and Luna Janet's face lit up with a pleased smile. "I must say, I'm convinced that it was your influence that led Dylan to choose the Jupiter Pack in the end," she said, her voice filled with admiration.I felt a blush rise to my cheeks at this compliment, and Luna Janet's eyes crinkled at the corners as she smiled. "Please, do thank Dylan on my behalf," she said, her voice warm with gratitude. "And I would be delighted to invite him to dinner at our home. Would you please extend the invitation to him?"I nodded eagerly, feeling a sense of excitement and pleasure at the prospect of Dylan visiting the Jupiter Pack's
Evelyn's POV The station director rushed over, a look of excitement on his face, I felt a sense of confusion wash over me. What was he going to say? And he introduced Luna Janet to everyone.“Ladies and gentlemen,” the station director began, his voice booming across the room. “I would like to introduce you to Luna Janet, the Luna of the Jupiter Pack.”The crowd exchanged confused looks, their eyes darting back and forth between Luna Janet, Veronica, and me. I could almost see the wheels turning in their minds as they tried to figure out the relationship between the three of us.But before anyone could ask any questions, Luna Janet stepped forward, a commanding presence that seemed to fill the entire room. Her eyes flashed with a fierce inner light as she began to speak.“I am Evelyn's mother-in-law,” she announced, her voice clear and authoritative. “And Veronica here is a mistress who has been interfering in Evelyn's marriage.”The room seemed to erupt into chaos as Luna Janet's wo
Evelyn's POV My feet moved faster as I stepped into the TV station, I was immediately enveloped in a flurry of activity. My colleagues swarmed around me, their faces alight with excitement and curiosity. I could feel their eyes upon me, boring into my skin as they whispered and gossiped among themselves.I wasn't surprised, of course. I had expected something like this to happen. The television and news had been abuzz with the story of the Alpha King's new girlfriend — namely, me. I had been the center of attention for what felt like an eternity, and I knew that my colleagues would be eager to get the scoop on the latest developments.As I made my way through the crowded room, I could hear snippets of conversation drifting through the air. “Did you hear that Alpha Dylan declared her his girlfriend in public?” someone whispered. “I know, I saw it on the news,” another colleague replied. “I wonder what it's like to be the Alpha King's girlfriend,” a third person mused.I felt my face g
Evelyn's POV I wrapped myself in Dylan's arms, I couldn't deny the way my heart skipped a beat whenever he was near. It was as if my very existence was tied to his, my heart beating in tandem with his, my breath catching in my throat whenever he looked at me.I felt like I was drowning in his eyes, like I was being pulled under by a riptide of emotions. I wanted to give in to him, to let him sweep me up in his arms and carry me away on a tide of passion and desire. But I was scared, so scared, of what it would mean.What if I let him in, only to have him break my heart again? The thought sent a shiver down my spine, a cold dread that seeped into my bones. I had been hurt before, hurt so badly that I thought I would never recover. And now, here I was, standing on the precipice of another potential heartbreak.My mind was a jumble of conflicting emotions, my heart torn between the desire to surrender to Dylan's charms and the fear of getting hurt again. I felt like I was trapped in a n
Evelyn's POV A playful glint in my eye, as I teased Dylan about his earlier declaration. “You've already announced to the entire world that I'm your girlfriend,” I said, my voice light and airy. “I'm sure tomorrow's newspapers will be filled with reports about it. 'Alpha King Declares Love for Mysterious Woman' — I can already see the headlines.”I laughed, as I imagined the reaction of my coworkers tomorrow. “This day has been quite eventful, hasn't it?” I said, my eyes sparkling with amusement. “I'm sure I'll have to hear about it at work tomorrow. 'So, Evelyn, how's your new boyfriend, the Alpha King?'”But Dylan remained silent, his eyes fixed on mine with an intensity that made my heart skip a beat. He didn't smile, didn't laugh, didn't even react to my teasing. He just looked at me, his gaze burning with a fierce inner light that seemed to see right through me.I felt a shiver run down my spine as I met his gaze, my heart pounding in my chest. What was he thinking? What was goi
Evelyn's POV The final notes of the music faded away, the hall erupted into a thunderous applause, the sound waves crashing against me like a tidal wave. I felt like I was floating on air, my feet barely touching the ground as Dylan led me to the stage. The spotlight's glare enveloped us, making me feel like a star, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and awe.“Good evening everyone, I'd like to offer each one of you a lifetime VIP membership in this prestigious restaurant,” he said.Dylan's voice boomed through the microphone, his words echoing off the walls as he declared that every single person present would receive a lifetime VIP membership at the famous Restaurant. The crowd went wild, their cheers, and applause reaching a fever pitch as they surged forward, their faces alight with excitement.I could barely believe my ears. I looked at Dylan in utter disbelief, my eyes wide with shock and amazement. He simply smiled at me, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he nod
Seth's POVI rushed back to the restaurant, the cool night air whipped through my hair, sending my thoughts into a frenzied whirlwind. Memories of Evelyn flooded my mind, and I couldn't help but wonder if she'd be at the restaurant, celebrating Stella's birthday. The thought of seeing her again, of making things right between us, drove me forward, my feet pounding the pavement in a frantic bid to reach her.Everything that had happened between Evelyn and me - the fights, the misunderstandings, the ultimate betrayal - it had all been because of Veronica's meddling. Her lies, her manipulation, her deceit. I felt a wave of anger wash over me, directed not just at Veronica, but at myself.How could I have been so blind? So stupid? I'd believed Veronica's lies, hook, line, and sinker. I'd cheated on Evelyn, the woman I loved, with her best friend. The shame and guilt threatened to consume me, but I pushed them aside, focusing instead on the anger I felt towards Veronica.As I pushed throug
Seth's POV As I gazed into Veronica's eyes, I saw a fervent intensity that only served to heighten my doubt. Her words, laced with conviction, insisted that the divorce papers were indeed from Evelyn. But I knew better. The trust I had once placed in Veronica now lay in tatters, shattered by the weight of her deception.My mind reeled as I thought back to the diary Veronica had shown me, the one where Evelyn had allegedly written about hating me. I was almost certain now that it was a fabrication, a clever ruse designed to manipulate me. The realization was like a punch to the gut, leaving me breathless and confused. Was this her plan to set us apart? Never did I ever imagine that she'd be capable of something like that. How was I so blind not to see the truth? However, now that I'd finally found out the truth I didn't know how to react and what to think. I was both confused and speechless, wondering if she'd ever been this way. I twisted with fear and pain, worried that I might not