Chapter 43

Klein's world seemed to crumble around him as he struggled to process Evangeline's words. Never before had she uttered such sentiments, and the shock of her confession reverberated through him.

As the call abruptly ended, Klein shot up from his seat with phone clenched tightly in his hand. He frantically tried to reach Evangeline. His fingers trembled as he dialed her number repeatedly, each attempt met with silence.

A surge of panic swept through him, mingled with regret.

Had he pushed her away without even realizing it?

The possibility that Evangeline had left him haunted him, filling him with a gnawing sense of dread.

Unable to bear the uncertainty any longer, Klein made a swift decision. He would find her, no matter the cost. His secretary watched in surprise as Klein's normally composed demeanor faltered and was replaced by a steely resolve.

"Sir? Should I call the driver to prepare the car?" the secretary inquired, sensing the urgency in Klein's actions.

"No need. I'll drive," K