Chapter 19

Alonzo

“Eve, ouch. Go easy, will you? It hurts!” Irina whined and occluded Eve's hand which was about to press the cotton buds with an ointment on the wind on her lips. Irina glanced at me. She tried to smile, but I remained passive. She cast her eyes back to Eve and damp the cold compress on her cheeks.

“That will surely leave a bruise on your face. It won't go away for days,” I stated what's already known.

“I'm calling Ryujin. We're filing an assault case against your father.” Irina motioned to her friend to stop treating her wound and let her speak.

“I'll ready a bath for you. You need one. Lavender scented candle will help you relax.”

“Thanks, Eve.” We watched Eve walk into her room in silence. Once the door closed, Irina nailed her blue orbs to me.

“Don't. I'll let it off. We're still working on acquiring more shares for me to be back at Hayes Hotels. A lawsuit to my father will do nothing, but exhaust us.”

“It won't wear me out. I'll be the one to preside over it. I just want y