"Can you listen to yourself, Mrs. Anderson? I know you are looking for a way out, but please don't implicate me in your problem. Mr. Anderson and every good shareholder and manager in this room know well that I have been nothing but loyal to this company." "Well, let's see if you have truly been loyal." Eve snickered. "And don't interrupt me again, Jessica. You've had your forum, now it is mine." Eve glanced at Ethan then the other people across the table, her gaze sweeping past Amanda and the two middle-aged men who looked as pale as a sheet. "I joined that Club to fish out the traitors, to begin with. Yes, I have carried out missions for them. They gave me files to sneak among the president's documents. They asked me to plant a chip under his desk to know every important conversation he has. But tell me, Amanda." Her eyes fell on the Lady. "What did I tell you about that chip?" "You said it malfunctioned because the only way you could place it was under his chair. And since the
The next day, Eve walked down the stairs, yawning. Her eyes wandered around the living room. Ethan was nowhere to be found. Great. She headed out to the servants' quarters and met Elena on the way. "Do you need anything, Eve? It's not yet lunchtime, but I can cook up a fast meal if you're hungry again.""No need, Elena." Eve waved her hand. She just finished a jar of glucose, she wasn't hungry. "Actually, I was on my way to meet you. I'd like you to help me with something.""Okay, please say your request." Elena gave looked at her intently. "Well..." Eve hesitated. They both walked into the house and paused in the living room. "I'd like you to give me some suggestions. I want to give Ethan a huge surprise, but I've run out of ideas.""What kind of surprise?" The Stewardess's eyes lit up. "Erm, it's about something important I'd like to tell him. It's good news," Eve smiled and whispered. "Oh, I'd be glad to help you plan your surprise, Eve. Do you want to make it big or just betw
Saturday came slower than Eve anticipated. She woke up the next morning and found the space beside her empty. Her eyes strayed to the window, the sky was bright outside. Seemed like she'd overslept. Eve left the bed and walked into the bathroom. After getting ready for the day, she left the bedroom and walked downstairs for breakfast. As she ate her food, her mind went to the list of things she prepared last night. Ethan promised to take her on a date in the evening. Should she change into something nicer or wait till the evening approach before changing her dress? She could just buy a new dress and wear it, right? Or even better, she could go to a stylist."Ahhhhh!" A loud yell came from the large doors, breaking her train of thought. Eve frowned and hurried up. She rushed out of the house and almost ran back when she recognized the voice. "Ahhhh! Big Bro, no. Please don't. I swear I didn't do anything, she started it."Eve followed the direction where the voice was coming from a
Eve's heart couldn't stop beating. She looked out of the car's window again and again as Ethan drove them through the city. "What do you think happened to him?" She asked. "We'll know when we get there," Ethan replied. "Do you think he's sick, Ethan?" Eve glanced out of the window. "Please drive faster. We must get there soon.""Relax, Eve. Nothing's going to happen.""How can you tell me to relax!?" Eve snapped. "The more time we waste, the worse things can become. It's my Grandpa for goodness sake! You know I can't relax!""Eve–""Just drive faster, Mr. Anderson!" Eve yelled. "We can't break the traffic rules," Ethan said calmly. "Do you want the police to come after us?""I don't care if any police come after us. If you can't drive faster, just give me the damn wheels, Ethan!""You can't drive at all.""Are you challenging me!?" Eve held his hands. "Just give me the wheels and see how I'm going to race through this city! Argh! Ethan, drive faster or give it to me!""Sit still."
Eve opened her eyes and a white ceiling loomed above. Her vision blurred for a few seconds before it slowly got clearer, and the smell of disinfectants invaded her nose. Where was she? Her eyes left the ceiling and her hand wandered to her stomach. A dull ache coursed through it. She looked around the wide room with only one bed and a couch then two chairs. A water dispenser stood in a corner and she swallowed... Nothing. Her throat was dry. Eve struggled to sit up and something sharp pricked at her hand. Looking toward her left hand, her eyes fell on the needle inserted in her arm, and it traveled up to the IV drip attached to it.'Urgh.' she rubbed her forehead and let out a groan. At that moment, the sound of the door opening pulled her attention towards it and a petite figure in a blue uniform walked in. "You're up, Mrs. Anderson." The nurse flashed her a bright smile and checked out the IV fluid. "Seems like it's almost finished.""W–What happened to me? Why am I here?" Eve
"Evelyn, my precious grandchild." Her grandfather hurried in and held her hands. "Are you feeling better now? Tell me, where do you feel pain? Grandpa will do anything to make sure you survive.""We were astonished by the news." Her father looked out of his wits. "Eve, how did you get poisoned by the maid? What did she feed you?"The maid poisoned the food? Eve's eyes went to Ethan, and as if reading her thoughts, he slowly nodded. "W–Why would she poison us?""She is currently in police custody, Evelyn. She must spill out the truth," her grandfather replied. "Big Sis, are you alright? You're not experiencing any pain, right?"Her sisters walked forward and hugged her. "We were so scared, Big Sis. When brother-in-law called that you're at the hospital, the whole family has to return from the vacation.""You went on a vacation?" Eve asked. "Sure, Big Sis. The whole family traveled to a remote island. We didn't tell you because we thought you might not wanna come. We traveled the da
"Grandpa." Eve rushed toward the man from where she was standing beside Ethan. "W–What kind of trouble? Did I do anything wrong?"Eve hadn't caused any trouble recently. At least, not one she could remember. "You Silly girl." The old man grabbed her hand. "I was waiting to get a hold of you. Don't you know that what you did is dangerous? You took it upon yourself to investigate those bad employees. You could get caught and they could harm you.""Unhand my granddaughter, Old man." Eve's grandfather arrived and pulled her aside. "You should thank her for doing that for your family. My granddaughter is capable enough to carry out such a brave act. While your grandson–""Don't you dare speak anything bad about my grandson!" Ethan's grandfather boomed. "Ah, Ethan, please help." Eve hurried to Ethan who was approaching. "I think they're about to break into a fight.""Grandpa, don't bully her. Eve did a good thing." Ethan stood between the two men. "Don't tell me what to do, Grandson. See
Eve's lips parted and her eyes widened. She jerked up to her feet and stood behind Ethan who had already stood up. "It seems you're all having a good time. How sad, this is all for show, right? If this was a complete family get-together, you would have thought of inviting me.""What are you doing here?" Ethan said darkly. "Quick, call the police, Ethan. Tell them to come and get him," Eve said frantically, her eyes darting between both men. "Ouch, that's heartbreaking." Wade placed a hand on his chest, putting on a pained look. "Aren't you happy to see me, Eve?""The hell I'm happy to see you." Eve glared at him. "How brave of you, Mr. Hudson, what brought you here? Is it to cause trouble? Unfortunately, your meaningless words won't affect any of us."Eve had almost forgotten about the idiot. He just had to appear at her happiest of moments. "Who is this boy, Evelyn?" Her grandfather asked."I can recall seeing him that night at the party." Ethan's grandfather frowned. "Tell me, G