Xander couldn’t believe his eyes. The girl standing in front of him was not his Eve but...“Giselle?”He whispered, still in a trance as he removed her veil with trembling fingers and lifted her chin to look at her face. But no sooner their eyes clashed, than rage swelled inside his heart.“Yes sweetheart,” Giselle uttered and flashed him a smirk.Flashback“What are you waiting for, Boss? Let’s blow her brains out. She is no longer useful and if she lives then she will only be a nuisance for us.” Hunter whined and looked at Dylan who unlike him was relaxed. Giselle on the other hand was horrified.“NO!! PLEASE. I did what you said. I also helped you rescue Mrs. Clarke. Please don’t kill me.” She cried and grabbed Hunter’s legs but he jerked her off.“My gun opened your mouth, bitch. Shame on you, despite being a woman you let a man exploit another woman. Helped him in his nasty plan, and let him hold her mother hostage, in your own fucking home. You sold your morals over a few bucks
Three weeks passed in a blur. Just like the calmness after a raging storm, everyone got their respective endings. While it was shocking and disastrous for Xander, Evelyn received a happy end but it didn’t include Dylan. She gave priority to her family.Evelyn returned to her mansion with her parents and Maria. Dylan didn’t stop her but she had seen the pain in her eyes when she decided to part ways. Xander snatched the days she had asked Dylan to figure out her feelings. There was still a small part of her heart that was deterred to accept him. It was still scared of Dylan and there was nothing wrong with that. He has given her enough reasons to back out. Evelyn was grateful to him for saving her mother’s life but she doesn’t want to reward him with her devotion. She still was reluctant in taking such a huge step.Marriage is a sacred bond that not only relies on love but trust and understanding. And the cornerstone should be respecting each other. Her marriage was a damp squib, Dylan
“D-Dylan, listen to me,”Evelyn mewled as she buried her face in his toned chest. Dylan on the other hand stormed out of her office while holding her tightly in his arms.Evelyn died in embarrassment as her staff watched the duo with open mouths. Dylan stopped near the car and opened the door with his one hand before placing her carefully on the passenger seat.“Dylan, where are we going?” Evelyn queried but he didn’t bother replying to her and fastened her seatbelt before slamming the door shut. Evelyn was gobsmacked but she quickly tried opening the doors only to find them locked. Huffing, she crossed her arms beneath her breasts and glared at looked at Dylan who climbed inside and kickstarted the car.The car rolled onto the cobbling pathway. Evelyn was awestruck as she gaped at the magnificent mansion. Dylan brought her to his house. He quickly got out and soon rounded to her side. Evelyn removed the seatbelt and tried to step down but Dylan beat her to it as he again scooped her
5 years later“Breakfast is ready kids,” Evelyn shouted as she settled the pot filled with hot stew in the middle of the dining table.These past years brought nothing but boundless happiness for Evelyn and Dylan. Evelyn was hesitant to leave San Francisco so Dylan settled here only and took her to his mansion. Since they both were already married so it wasn’t a problem. Evelyn’s parents and Maria stayed in Evelyn’s villa and they used to come to visit them often. Dylan and Evelyn were blessed with two kids. Evelyn had Grace immediately as Dylan was determined to have a kid with her. And just last year they both got blessed with a beautiful baby boy, Chris.“Coming Mom,”A sigh escaped her lips when she heard her four kids shouting in unison. Placing her hands on her waist, Evelyn glared at her children who were busy playing video games with two grown-ass men, they were none other than her husband and her best friend. Evelyn huffed and sauntered towards them before standing in front o
Staring at the wide canvas with yellow streaks peeping through the white soft balls bathing her face with dreamy eyes, Evelyn smiled widely as she opened her arms and took a big whiff of the fresh air to start her day.“Evie”Her head turned as she followed the sweet voice. The door opened revealing the only soul for whom she was living.Maria entered the room with a tray in her hands and smiled at her.“Mom, how many times I have told you not to bring tea for me? Stella is there for it.” Evelyn whined as she took the tray from her hands before placing it on the night table. Maria narrowed her eyes and smacked her crown.“Owie, what was that for?” Evelyn grumbled as she caressed her head while looking at her mother only to find her accusatory gaze already dead set on her.“That’s for being my mother. Don’t forget young lady that you’re still my daughter. And what’s wrong with brewing tea for children? I don’t like Stella doing chores for you. In fact, I don’t like her in my house. She
Hearing her high heels clanking against the cold marble floor, everyone quickly stood up from their chairs. Their eyes sparkled as they looked fondly at their CEO who stepped inside the building.Donning a white suit with her brown wavy locks cascading down her back, Evelyn walked with heavy steps while her stern gaze roved the room. Her employees greeted her politely and she acknowledged them with a curt nod.“Good morning Ma’am,” Sara, her secretary greeted her and gushed a smile but as usual earned an imperceptible nod. She opened the door for her as Evelyn entered her extravagant and spacious cabin.Dark brown walls were complemented by golden curtains that were made of pure silk. The ceiling was black. Her mahogany desk was at the center while the couches were placed in one corner with a small glass table in between. A flamboyant chandelier was placed in the mid that was scattering the golden light all over the room.Evelyn headed to her table and scrapped the swivel chair before
“Welcome, Ms. Clarke”Steve, Ryan’s P.A. greeted Evelyn with a wide smile on his face. Evelyn smiled at him back and shook hands with him. Steve then led her inside and headed to Ryan who had his back facing them as he was engrossed in conversing with his friends.Evelyn watched how his shoulders tensed when Ryan whispered something in his ears, probably informing him about her arrival.She sucked a deep breath when he turned around and their eyes clashed.“Oh my, what a surprise, Ms. Clarke.” He spoke and stepped closer. Evelyn shot him a cold look but then her eyes dropped to his right palm he extended for her to take. Feigning a smile, she put her palm on his.“Thanks for inviting me here, Mr. Wills. I am sure my presence must have fulfilled all your conditions for signing the deal.” She jeered.His eyes darkened. Giving her a tight-lipped smile, he engulfed her small hand in his large one and brought it closer to his lips.“Indeed Ms. Clarke. Your presence graced my party and my e
Terrified and trembling bodies watched their Boss who unlike them was composed and relaxed. Her fingers clutched the newspaper tightly while her chocolate hues were fixated on the headline of the day which shocked the whole of America.“Ryan Wills, President of Wills Corporation passed away last night in a tragic fire accident.”Sara watched how Evelyn skimmed over the article calmly unlike her who was nervous as a cat. Her hands had turned cold. And it wasn’t because of the air conditioner but because of the fear of the woman sitting in front of her.Sara was the one who had handed that box filled with explosives to Ryan and once she exited the building, there was a huge explosion. She remained frozen on the spot unless the screams and cries rang in her ears. But instead of checking up on the situation, her legs automatically took her to her car as she hurriedly left the scene.Joseph, the CFO of Maria Estates, on the other hand, was patiently waiting for his Boss’s verdict on the in