After almost two bottles of wine, Chloe was feeling relaxed and she couldn't even remember the speech she had prepared in her mind to intimidate Evan.She was lying on the couch when the door opened and a tired Evan appeared. Chloe tried to get up quickly, but got dizzy so she preferred to stay seated.Evan took off his tie and looked around, watching the little mess she had made there."Celebrating the new home, huh?" he said while he was sitting on the couch beside her. "We could have celebrated together.""You were too busy and I didn't want to wait." she had a sarcastic tone of voice. "Is there a problem?" he frowned and glanced at her."I don't know, Evan. Is there?""I'm just tired, Chloe. I had a long afternoon today. I have a lot of accumulated work due to our days away." he said while leaning his head on the couch and closed his eyes for a moment."Was the desire to see Jill accumulated as well?" she dared to ask.He opened his eyes in surprise and stared at her. "What are yo
The light coming in through the window made Chloe lazily open her eyes. She blinked a few times to get used to the light and then looked around. Her head hurt, reminding her of last night's wine glasses."Sh*t!" she complained while she tried to get up from bed.She went to the bathroom, did her morning hygiene and then went straight to the kitchen.Chloe was bent over looking for something to eat in the fridge when she heard that voice."You look sexy in the morning."She froze and took a few seconds to turn around slowly. The owner of that voice that inhabited her wildest dreams was there. Her eyes were widened and she held her breath when she saw him, standing in front of her. The smell of freshly bathed made her shiver. He was putting cufflinks on his shirt and glanced at her quickly."My t-shirts look better on you." he smirked. "But you look even better when you're wearing nothing."Chloe swallowed hard. Contrary to what she had imagined, he was intimidating even at home."What
As night fell, Chloe became more nervous. She spent all day researching ways to seduce a billionaire on the internet but every single thing she read made her even more concerned.Chloe decided to explore her new closet and check if she had a good lingerie to wear, because the old one was not good enough. Deep down, Chloe wanted Evan to desire her as much as she desired him.She found a drawer full of lingerie in all colors and shapes. All of them were sexy, tiny and lacy."He really thinks about everything, huh?" she chose a black one and smirked. "Let's see how bossy you are, Mr. Bailey."Chloe dressed up and sat on the sofa in the living room, waiting for him.A few hours passed and he was late. Chloe poured herself a glass of wine to control her anxiety. When she went to fill the glass for the third time, he unlocked the door. That wooden smell that she loved quickly invaded the environment."I told you not to drink tonight." he said with that cold voice."You're late." She pointed
After a wild night, Evan opened his eyes slowly to get used to the light. When he looked at the empty space beside him, he got confused. Where was she?As he realized that Chloe was nowhere in the room, he took a quick shower and went to look for her in the apartment. As soon as his feet touched the living room, he felt the smell of food that made his stomach growl. She kept him so busy all night that he didn't even remember to eat.Evan grinned when his thoughts went to last night. Who could have imagined that that innocent face would like to make love that much? She was definitely made for him.When he entered the kitchen, Chloe had her back to him, doing the dishes. She was wearing only his t-shirt and panties. That image made his body warm up and his excitement became apparent."I could get used to this view easily." he said while hugging her from behind.She jumped in fright. "Evan!" she scolded. "Don't you make any noise when you walk?"He kissed her neck and said. "No. Gods us
When Evan arrived at home late that day, Chloe was seated on the armchair in front of the glass window. She was watching Manhattan at night. As she didn't move when he stepped in, Evan walked toward her and he bent down to kiss her neck from behind. She gave a sad smile and her reaction didn't go unnoticed by him."What's wrong?" Evan asked while he turned around to stop in front of her.He lifted her chin gently with two fingers. "Were you crying?""No." she gave an automatic answer and lowered her head."Look at me, Chloe." he raised his eyebrows and crouched to glance into her eyes. "What happened?"She signed heavily and decided to be honest with him. "My mom called. My father is getting worse. He doesn't want to eat anymore. Nor take the meds." she paused for a few seconds before confess. "I don't know what to do."Evan was stunned to see her cry. A lot of things were going through his mind at that moment but somehow, her silent tears left him destabilized.He stroked her face an
When they reached her parents' house, Chloe was so nervous that her hands were sweating. Evan parked the car and glanced at her."Are you ready?" "Yes, yes!" her nervousness was palpable.Evan smiled and held her face with both hands, making her look into his eyes."Everything is going to be fine. They are your parents. And I'm here for you."He glued their lips in a soft and gentle kiss."Thank you." she said as she broke the kiss and opened her eyes.The next few moments were of pure joy for Chloe. While she hugged and cried with her parents, Evan stood a little further away, leaning against the car, just watching."Mom, dad, I need to introduce you to my boyfriend. Please, treat him well! He's such a nice guy." Chloe warned while signaling Evan to go to them."This is Evan and they are Jane and Carlos." "Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez." Evan said politely."It's a pleasure to have you here, Evan! Come on in, the lunch is ready!" Jane said happily. Carlos was just watchi
Chloe was on cloud nine after spending a wonderful weekend with her parents. She didn't know she missed them that much. Evan was a gentleman and he showed an affectionate version during all the moments they spent together. About the wedding gift, Chloe still didn't believe she owned two very well-located establishments. Her parents were so excited about the idea of finally having an occupation again, that Carlos even accepted the proposed treatment.After a brief private conversation between the young couple, Evan assured Chloe that the gift was independent of the contract. She thought that if she wasn't already in love with him, she would fall in love at that moment.For the first time, the family spent the weekend making plans for the future."Oh my God, I can't believe you're here!" Brianna said while she entered Chloe's office with two mugs in hands. "Welcome back!""I missed you too, Bri!" Chloe took one mug."Oh, come on! You didn't even call me once!" Brianna scolded. "But I fo
Chloe walked undirected through the streets of NYC. She felt the cold night air hit her face and she took a deep breath. Her feet were aching from walking so much, but nothing compared to the emptiness in her heart.After listening to Evan and Victor's conversation, Chloe just grabbed her bag and left that place. With the pain in her chest and the confusion in her mind, she just walked, aimlessly, without reason. She needed to stay away from that place, she needed to stay away from him.Hours passed before she finally sat on a bench in the park. She was still shocked by the way Evan made her fall in love with him. If it was all a game for him, why did he have to go that far?Tears were streaming down her face and she didn't have the strength to dry them.How could she have been so naive? Why did she give her heart to a selfish CEO who only knew how to manipulate people?When Victor left, Evan sighed heavily. He knew that was wrong, but it was the only way he could protect Chloe at tha
Evan sighed heavily and opened the file.'Dear Evan, I'm sorry for everything I've been putting you through. I'm sorry for the photos in the magazine. I loved you at some point, but I was so blinded by fame, power and money that I couldn't realize in time how happy I could be with you. I am sending this email to inform you that I am leaving. I will go to Paris to resume my modeling career. Be happy. Maybe someday we'll meet there. Love, Jill.'Evan leaned back in his chair and stared at the computer screen. For the first time after all the mess Jill created in his life, he felt nothing for her. That rage that burned his body and made him think of all the times she made a fool of him was gone.That wedding plan was designed to play in Jill's face that he could be happy without her. However, at no time Evan really believed he could be truly happy.And there he was, smiling like a lover and feeling his heart warmed because the reason for his happiness was lying on his bed.Three months w
"The baby is still alive, Mr. Bailey. However, his heartbeat is very slow. Ms. Rodriguez needs to take absolute rest for a period to be able to keep the child. In addition, I will keep her here for a few days to ensure recovery.""His heartbeat? Do you mean it's a boy?" Evan asked with eyes shining."Yes, sir. It's a little warrior." the doctor responded with a weak smile. "Congratulations!""Can I see her now?""Yes. She is asleep due to the medication, but she will wake up soon. Please avoid strong emotions. The baby's life is still at risk.""Thank you, doctor."Evan headed for the room where Chloe was, feeling his heart explode with joy. He managed to save his small family after all.He watched her sleep and ran his hand over her face, through her hair, and finally over her belly."We did it, buddy." Evan said with teary eyes. "So small but so brave. You'll be just like your mother. Thank you for not giving up on us, son. I promise you that I will protect you as long as I live. Be
Everyone was ready on time. The working day at the port was over, there was no one else in the place.The warehouse was no longer used for port operations, so it was far away from the others.In the distance, Evan could see three black SUV's, which were also part of his team, to assist in case of escape.He appeared to be calm, but inside his blood bubbled in his veins, burning every part of his body. If Victor had harmed his baby and his wife, he would pay with his own life.Josh approached Evan and handed him a gun."If necessary, you know what to do, sir."Evan glanced at him and nodded. It was show time."We have six men inside and ten men outside. Be fast and accurate. Don't hesitate to shoot." Josh passed on the information to the team. "Mr. Bailey, you will enter the warehouse with team two. Please, as soon as you are with Ms. Rodriguez, get out of there immediately.""Deal." Evan just said.The teams took their positions and everything happened very quickly. When Evan realized
"Why? Were you expecting someone in particular?" Victor laughed evilly. "Perhaps a lost princess?""What did you do?" Evan asked angrily."I warned you to protect her… But you didn't care, did you?""Don't play with me, Victor. I'll destroy you.""Try it, Evan. Just try it. You will never see that b*tch again!""What do you want?""I want everything that is yours. I want to see you crawling for mercy." Victor said with hate. "You know, Evan, you inherited an empire. You never knew what it's like to build something from scratch. There is a lot of pain and suffering. I have dedicated myself, my whole life, to build what I have, so as not to be in need. Suddenly a boy appears, thinking that he will take everything from me. You are a boast who never valued what you have! I want to see you suffer." "Your problem is with me. We will solve this from man to man." Evan stated dryly. "Release Chloe now.""Do you think I'm stupid? I'm not a boy like you!" he mocked. "Give up on the millionaire
Evan ran back to the restaurant. Maybe she was still around. He needed to act fast."Evan?" Jane found him at the front door. "What happened? Why are you running?""I'm sorry, Jane." he said with regret."Why? What happened?" she asked distressed."It's Chloe." he felt a twinge in his heart. "I think she was taken.""Taken?" "I'm ready, let's go." Carlos said as he walked towards them. "What's wrong? Why are you pale?" he looked at his wife."Mr. Rodriguez, please. I need to know if there is any cameras here.""What's going on? Yes, we have cameras! They stay connected in my office." Carlos was confused."I need to check them out now." Evan tried to stay calm."Why do you think she was taken?" Jane asked in a choked voice."Because I found this on the parking lot floor, next to my car." Evan showed the shoe."I can't believe it! No! Is it a joke? Where's my daughter?" Jane screamed as tears welled up in her eyes. "Who would do that?""That's what I'm going to find out." Evan stated co
That was the worst part of the pregnancy, Chloe thought. Having to go to the bathroom every five minutes made her nervous. Not to mention morning sickness.However, the feeling of carrying a life was wonderful. Two hearts beating within one body. Motherhood was really something divine.After touching up her makeup, Chloe came out of the bathroom feeling more confident. They were finally going to form a real family! Chloe even imagined Evan buying baby stuff. She smiled at that thought.Before she reached the bar to find Evan, a waiter approached her and said."Excuse me, Ms. Rodriguez. Mr. Bailey asked to inform that he is waiting for you in the parking lot."Chloe frowned. Maybe it was better to have a little privacy to tell Evan the truth.Chloe thanked the waiter and headed for the parking lot right away.When she approached Evan's car, he was not there. Chloe shivered when she felt a strange sensation.She looked around and when her eyes returned to the car, there was a man stand
"I-I'm not hiding anything, Evan." she stated in a shaky voice."I see. You still don't trust me." he dropped her hand abruptly. When he spoke again, his voice was cold and distant. "Good night, Chloe."She closed the door and he drove away immediately.Chloe wrapped her arms around her body to keep herself warm. Once again, she had ruined everything.After a few days, the restaurant's grand opening had finally arrived. Jane and Carlos couldn't be happier and more euphoric, while Chloe smiled on the outside and slowly died on the inside.Evan never got in touch after that dinner. Had he decided to move on without her? Would he show up that night?The thought of seeing him warmed her heart and made her a little more excited, so she decided to go to the salon and buy a special outfit for that occasion. Perhaps it was the perfect time to tell Evan the truth.Chloe decided she was going to face her fears. She couldn't take any more suffering in advance. She missed him a lot.Evan was
Evan was pissed off. He didn't know if his anger was because he found out someone was trying to separate him from Chloe or if it was because Chloe didn't believe his words at all. She was the one who came closest to his heart, so she should know him better. Why all that insecurity? Just because he was a billionaire guy?If money meant anything, Evan would already have a big and happy family.Why didn't she give herself a chance to be happy? Wasn't it clear enough that he was willing to try?Maybe she didn't really love him. Maybe it was just a physical attraction.Evan snorted and hit the steering wheel angrily. She drove him crazy in so many ways. "What a stubborn girl!" he said.About who sent those photos to the magazine, Evan had a hunch, but he was going to check with the detective first. With that thought in mind, he accelerated the car to get to his apartment as quickly as possible.A couple of days passed and Chloe felt increasingly depressed. She couldn't understand how she
After the shock of seeing Evan standing in front of her, Jane didn't know how to act. Would Chloe like to see him? After all the stress that day brought, Jane feared that that visit would not do her daughter any good."Evan, Chloe is resting.""Don't lie to me, Jane. I know she was in the hospital." he was impatient.The middle-aged woman widened her eyes. "H-How do you know?" her voice faltered."It doesn't matter. I just wanna see her. May I come in?"Jane was speechless with Evan's intimidating stance. After everything he had done for that family, she couldn't deny such a request."Yes, please." He entered the house, feeling anxious. Without saying another word, Jane guided him to her daughter's room. After knocking on the door, she heard Chloe's weak voice."Come in."Jane opened the door cautiously, afraid of her daughter's reaction. "Someone is here to visit you, darling."Chloe slowly opened her eyes and looked in the direction of the two people standing at the door. She h