"I swear I don't know that Mr. Hudson, Ethan. Don't let his words get to you. There's nothing going on between us." It was as if Ethan was suddenly mute. Despite what she said, he didn't glance at her or say a word as he drove them back to the Villa. "Ethan, don't tell me you're angry. I didn't know Cole would deny the accusation. I thought Dad would be able to take care of him.""Ethan, I know I didn't tell you all that happened regarding the taxi incident. But it doesn't matter, as Cole and the driver are now arrested. They can no longer do anything to me.""I know you care for my safety, Ethan. And I promise you I won't get into any more trouble. Come on, Honey. You can't stay mad at me for long."Ethan sped into the Villa and the car came to a screeching halt in the parking lot. The impact was too strong that Eve's head almost hit the car's window despite wearing her seatbelt. "Ah! What is wrong with you, Ethan? Why can't you be more careful?" Eve left the car, her body shaking
"You must be careful next time, Madam. The Young Master has a temper that no one dares to tick him off. Even his grandfather avoids him when he's very mad.""Ouch! Elena! Be careful." Eve whimpered as the Stewardess rubbed ointment on her. Her body ached all over, she couldn't even lift her hand. After Ethan left her alone, the Stewardess had to come in and peel her off the bed. Eve couldn't even take the warm bath herself until Elena helped her. "Is Ethan's body made of steel or what? Why is he so heavy, Elena?" The heartless man wasn't even fat, but his body weighed heavier than a rock. "The Young Master has spent several years in the military, Madam. You can't expect him not to be strong. Just heed my advice and please don't upset him anymore. Despite you looking like this, I think the Young Master held back some of his strength.""Ah! I think I'm dying, Elena." Eve shuddered as the Stewardess rubbed ointment on her waist. "I swear if anything happens to my precious uterus, I
"Madam." "Madam." "Madam, what are you doing?" Eve snapped back to her senses and looked away from the mirror. She had been deeply engrossed in decorating her face that she didn't notice the maid's presence. "Hey, Camila. Do I look good?" "You look great, Madam." The maid had on a small frown. "Are you going somewhere?" "Yep." Eve rose to her feet and picked her bag up from the vanity table. "I'm resuming work today. Is the breakfast ready?" "Yes, the breakfast is ready." The maid nodded. "But you aren't well enough, Madam. Are you sure you can go to work in this condition?" "Why not?" Eve dropped both hands on her waist and twirled around. "Don't I look as fit as a fiddle? It has been almost a week now. If I didn't recover, wouldn't you question my resilience?" Besides, Ethan hadn't been home for three days now. He spent the night at his company with the excuse that an important project was going on which needed his strict supervision. Eve would be expecting him to return
Eve dropped the large box on the couch and sank down beside it. "Eve." Ethan looked surprised for a few seconds before he retained his nonchalant look. "What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be recovering?""I should stay back home so you can goof around, right?" Eve folded her hands and stood up. "Ethan, are you a child to not buy your own clothes?"Ethan sat on the couch and unwrapped the box, revealing a business suit. "You got it from Jessie?""It is Jessica!""Eve." Ethan looked up. "Are you here for trouble?"Eve sighed and sat beside him. "Of course not," she grumbled. "I'm here because I've resumed work. Ethan, you could at least call me and ask about my health." Ethan scrutinized the suit and picked it up. "Take this to the thrash." He nudged the box towards her before standing up and disappearing into his private suite. Eve's eyes left his back and she grumbled some words before picking up the box. She walked out of the office and disposed of it in the trash, an
"But if I put it here, it will look made up. How about we draw up another draft?""No, we don't have time for that. Just do it like that. We've done this many times and he didn't suspect a thing." Eve pushed the door open and the voices stopped. In the room, two middle-aged men sat across each other in front of a desk. While at the swivel chair behind the desk sat a lady who seemed to be in her forties. "Who are you? Don't you know how to knock!?" One of the middle-aged men hollered. "What do you want, Young Lady?" The woman asked. "Why did you barge into my office without requesting permission?" "I am looking for the manager." Eve's eyes swept across the three people. "I am the manager," the woman answered. "What brought you here?" "Why are you asking her that!?" The first man slapped the desk. "She should be explaining herself for walking in on us without permission. Amanda, is this how you handle your employees here?" "Unless she is new, I don't recognize her as one of my e
Eve walked out of the Manager's office and headed to the elevator. She entered the elevator and leaned against the wall then blew out a sigh.The elevator dinged open moments later. She stepped out and located a trashcan nearby then tossed the document in it. Eve dusted her hands and headed toward Ethan's office. "Mrs. Anderson, come and have a look at this piece of jewelry. They just arrived last night, you'll be the first person to try it on."Eve stopped at the employees' area to check out the jewelry. "I am sure the president will be thrilled to see this on you. I'll sell it to you at a discounted price, would you buy it?""How much is it?" Eve put the ring on her finger and put on the necklace while the female employee held a mirror in front of her."It is five hundred, Mrs. Anderson, just a half million.""Not bad, Mrs. Anderson.""You look great!""It's like this necklace was made just for you.""Buy it, Mrs. Anderson. You look like an angel with it." The other employees pr
"When the heart longs for its love, the eyes see it. The heart beats with anticipation but the mind says it's a lie. The eyes see it again and the heart keeps pounding. The mind finally gives in and says it is the truth.""W–What are you doing here, Mr. Hudson?" Eve stepped aside as the man approached her. "And when the mind says it's the truth, things become clear. Inside and out, we are one. My heart, soul, and body, belong to no one but you.""Mr. Hudson, has anyone ever told you you're a bad poet? Stop following me now, or you won't like it.""I am no poet, Eve." Wade stopped walking. "These are only words from my heart.""Mr. Hudson." Eve's fists clenched by her sides and she took in a deep breath. "I have told you to stop stalking me, I even pleaded with you to leave me alone. Why are you so stubborn, or do you think my threats are groundless?""When it touches the heart, it is genuine. My eyes can see nothing else but your face. My ears can hear nothing else but your name. Whe
"Ouch! It's okay, Elena. Leave it like that." Eve squeezed her eyes shut, nudging the Stewardess's hand away. "Are you sure you're well enough to go out?" Elena stopped rubbing ointment on her waist. "Madam, you must be careful. Why don't you stay away from the Young Master for a little while.""But I have to go to the company." Eve pushed her blouse down and tucked it into her trousers. "Besides, this is my first day as a member of the AEC. I can't appear lazy.""You hadn't recovered well when the Young Master repeats it. What if something happens again–""Ethan wasn't as hard on me as he was the last time." Eve wore her shoes then stood up. "See, I can even walk properly."Elena sighed and nodded. "Whoever that Mr. Hudson is, he is definitely up to no good. You have to avoid him at all costs, Madam. He's the kind of man that only likes to go after married women. Don't let yourself fall victim to him, understand?""I get it, Elena." Eve gritted her teeth. "If he ever comes near me a