Chapter 53

Evan's POV

Phillippa hasn’t called me back since yesterday, and what concerns me the most is how this time, I just don’t seem to care enough.

Before, I’d always try to make the first move and try to make amends, but so much has happened and my head is so damn full. I have a lot to do. I have to find out if Leo truly left the city like we agreed, and I also need to figure out how to deal with Julius.

I can’t say I’m comfortable with someone like him knowing so much about my personal business.

I admire Julius. I always have. He’s taught me a lot, and generally, I could say that he treated me like a son when I was first introduced to the family. He guided me through the whole process and he was helpful when I first planned on expanding my business.

But I can’t have him ruin me. I know he’s a formidable opponent to have. My relationship with Phillippa is on the rocks and Julius will certainly want to get involved when he becomes aware of it.

I’m not even sure if Phillippa told him ye