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Chapter Twenty-Three - Why Did He Plan A Date With Her?
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Eva stared back at him, shocked by his admission, mesmerized by the spark of sheer determination in his eyes. “Are we going to stand here all evening?” asked Alexander, releasing her abruptly and walking over to the table. So many questions erupted in Eva’s mind, but she couldn’t even utter a single word after his admission. If he wasn’t planning on marrying Beatrix, what exactly did he have in mind? Why was he after her? What did he want from her? He pulled a chair for her to sit on, his hawk-like eyes staring back at her. She complied, and he went to sit opposite her. “Why are we having this date? We’re not exactly dating!” she asked, unable to control herself any longer. “We can start dating if you want us to.” Eva glanced up with surprise but looked away almost immediately, not wanting him to read her mind. Of course, she wanted to date him, to have a relationship with him, not a temporary fling, but a permanent type. “No thanks. You’re most welcome to date your ex-fiancée agai
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There was a desperation in his eyes that made Eva respond to his demand. She gazed at his swollen lips inches away from hers with longing but before she could kiss him back, the doorbell rang, breaking the magical spell between them. Eva panicked expecting his dad at the doorstep and pushed at Alexander’s chest. She couldn’t face his dad!“Damn!” swore Alexander, releasing her reluctantly. Strangely, he didn’t look as affected as she did by the sound of the doorbell. Didn’t he fear facing his dad? How would he explain her presence to him? “I need to hide, Alexander! I know who it is,” whispered Eva, looking at him helplessly with wide eyes. “Stay here. Even if it is dad, I’ll face him.” Eva gazed at him, overwhelmed at the way he was willing to face his dad for her. He wasn’t at all ashamed to be with her! The doorbell rang again and this time, Eva lost all her courage and shook her head with dismay. “I don’t want you to fight with your parents because of me, Alexander. I’ll hide i
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Eva’s heart skipped a beat at his heated admission. Did he really consider her beautiful, or was he playing with her head, knowing how much it affected her? She knew his nature, having observed him closely since they were in school. He wasn’t one to sing praises of a girl’s beauty. Then what happened now? With him being engaged to the most gorgeous and sophisticated woman on the planet whom men craved, how could he find a simple girl like her beautiful? “Umm, thank you.” It came out as a breathless squeak, embarrassing her a lot while he smirked and moved away, opening the overhead cabinet over her to take out the crockery. She gaped at his casual stance with surprise. How could he be so calm, as if he hadn’t just dropped a bombshell on her? He gave her a brief glance full of amusement, taking in her jaw-dropped look fixed upon him. “I don’t prefer cold steak!” he said with a small smile as he carried the dinner plates and cutlery to the table, bringing her back to reality. She loo
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