"Come on, Honey. Stop it." Eve tugged at his necktie while undoing his buttons with one hand. "Ah! Not here, Honey. At least, wait until we get home." She buried her face in his neck and giggled nonstop. The footsteps from the door stopped and something dropped on the floor. "Eve, stop it," Ethan said in a warning tone. "Ah! Honey. Not the buttons. Leave my buttons alone. Stop it– Ah! Stop it." She ruffled up his shirt as well as hers. "S–Sir." A trembling voice came from the door. "I– I think I should come back later."Eve glanced over her shoulder. Jessie stood by the door, her face green and her expression sour. She squatted down and picked up the documents from the floor. "Oh, it is you, Jessie." She faked a surprised look. "Come back come back. What brought you here?"Jessie was about to head out of the office and she turned around, forcing a smile. "Sir." She ignored Eve and looked at Ethan. "I brought this report from the finance department. Can you please have a look?" "
"It was you?" Eve sat at a table in a high-end coffee shop. The soft music in the background blended with the murmurs from the other tables. And the smell of brewing coffee hung in the atmosphere. "Yeah." The man sitting across her laughed softly. Eve fiddled with the straps of her handbag, unable to take her eyes off him. Why hadn't she recognized his voice during the phone call? "How did you know my phone number, Mr. Hudson?" "Is that the most important thing to ask? I thought you were here because of the information I have for you."Of course, Eve was more than curious to know who dared send the taxi man to hit her. "Mr. Hudson, you took the liberty to investigate this matter. I am sure we don't know each other, is there something you want from me?"Wade dropped a briefcase on the table and opened it before bringing out some photos. "You can put it as that." He pushed the photos to her. "After all, you promised me a cup of coffee, Eve. But it has been one week, and you didn'
Ethan's thundering voice from the other end made Eve lose her grip on the phone. Her phone slid down her hand and hit the car floor hard. She reached down for it with trembling hands and checked the screen. It was intact. But the call was disconnected. Did Ethan hang up? Eve shuddered again. The tone of his voice still sent tremors down her nerves. What did she do this time? Was she in trouble? "Ma'am, what is your destination?" The taxi driver asked. "Th– The Heavenly Garden Villa," Eve answered. She'd be damned to go to Ethan's company today. She wouldn't even know what killed her. Ethan sounded like he would murder someone. The taxi took her to the residential area where the Villa stood, and Eve paid him then rushed into the house. "Madam, you're back early." One of the maids received her at the door. "Did you return with the Young Master?" Eve shook her head. "Hide me, Camila." She held the girl's hands. "Where is Elena and Dinah? Please hide me." "M–Madam, are you alrig
"Ah! Ethan, wait wait!" Eve gasped as Ethan suddenly lifted her and flung her over his shoulder. "Stop stop stop, Ethan, put me down!" Eve screamed and beat at his back, her heart hammering so hard that it could fly out of her chest. "This isn't the proper way to treat your wife! Mr. Anderson! Ethan, put me down!" But despite Eve's yells and screams, Ethan did not put her down. He even spanked her several times commanding her to shut up. He left the servants' quarters, heading straight into the house, and he took her upstairs. "Ethan, wait. I'm hungry, please let me eat dinner." Ethan strode up the stairs, ignoring her. And instead of stopping at the bedroom, he took her to his study room before putting her down and locking the door. "Ethan." Eve gasped and ran to a corner. "Don't even think about punishing me, I did nothing wrong. I– I didn't come to the company because I was tired. I spent the whole day learning how to drive.""You're lying." Ethan stood at the door, glaring
Eve opened her eyes the next morning, and her gaze fell on the man who was sleeping at the farther end of the bed. Ethan's back was to her and he'd pushed down the sheet that she put on him last night. Eve sighed and reached out with her hand to touch him, but her hand halted mid-air. Ethan was still mad at her, she could feel it radiating from him. She sat up on the bed and turned on the bedside lamp. Her eyes went to the tiny clock. It was four in the morning. Eve left the bed and wobbled into the bathroom, yawning and rubbing her eyes. She came out later and got ready for the day. On leaving the closet, her eyes landed on the bed. Ethan was still fast asleep. She walked out of the bedroom and headed downstairs to the kitchen. "Good morning, Madam. You're awake early." Elena and the two maids greeted. Eve covered her mouth to suppress a yawn, nodding to their greetings. "Are you cooking breakfast?""We are about to, Madam." "Great." Eve walked forward and stood in front of t
Eve sat in the passenger seat of Ethan's car, hoping more than anything to disappear. "You still won't say anything, huh?" Ethan gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles bright. "Evelyn, if you dare cause any trouble this time–""I– I didn't cause any trouble, I swear. It's just a matter related to the taxi incident.""The taxi incident again." Ethan glanced sideways, his anger increasing. "How many things are you hiding from me, Eve? Why are you needed at the police custody?"Eve grimaced and looked out of the window. They arrived at the police station several minutes later, and she hurried out of the car but Ethan came to her side and gripped her hand."Stop it, Ethan. I didn't do anything wrong. And you'll find out in a moment." Eve wriggled her hand free and gave him a helpless look.Ethan gave her a skeptical look. She followed him into the station and they met her father sitting on a waiting chair. On another chair sat the taxi driver who was handcuffed. While Cole stood in a
"It's you again.""It's you again."Mia and Cole said at the same time. The man walked toward where Eve stood with Ethan, and he stood beside her. "It is me, yes." He glanced at Cole and Mia. "And I have come here, not to waste my time on you two insignificant people, but to actually see you." His gaze strayed to Eve. "Eve." Wade brought a device out from his pants pocket and showed it to her. "I forgot to give you this at the coffee shop. I guess we were both carried away.""This man again," Ethan said in a low tone. "Evelyn–""It– It isn't what you're thinking, Ethan." Eve quickly shook her head. "Mr. Hudson, I thought you would respect my request and never stalk me again. Why did you come here?""Ah! Evelyn. You're really something." Mia folded her hands and scoffed. "So this man is in collusion with you. It's no wonder, he stood up for you that night.""I can see that you have found another man, Evelyn. You now claim that Mr. Anderson is enough for you, but I don't see it that
"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