Eve let out a loud scream and quickly zipped up her dress then covered her shoulders. "W–What are you doing here?" She took several steps back as the figure stepped forward. "Stalking you. What else does it look like?" His lips curled into an evil smirk. Eve's heart pounded and her eyes darted to every corner. "A–Are you crazy! Have you lost it! Where is the staff?""Passed out." He shrugged and caged her in between the wall. "Look at you, Eve. You thought I'm just gonna let you go like that? Why don't I show you that trifling with someone like me is the biggest mistake you've ever made?" "The biggest mistake I've ever made is believing your lies, Cole. I swear if you don't get out of here, I'll make sure you end up behind bars." "Oh, I'd like to see you do that after we do something nice to entertain your dear precious husband." "W–What are you gonna do?" Eve wrapped both arms around herself, shrinking against the wall. "I– I'm warning you, Cole. Don't try anything crazy. I swea
Some of Eve's anger had cooled off by the time they got home. After resting for a while, before the evening approached, she set to work on herself. "Madam, it's almost time for dinner. Can't you wait until you've eaten?" "No, Camila. I'm not hungry," Eve plastered a mask on her face and replied. The lunch she'd eaten hadn't even finished digesting yet. And she had a lot to do, so she'd better start early. The maid nodded and left. After waiting for the mask to dry off, Eve headed into the bathroom. Hours passed by. She shaved, scrubbed, and washed herself again and again.She put a conditioner in her hair and allowed it to settle for thirty minutes. "Eve."Eve had almost dozed off when a knocking sound came from the door. How long had it been? She frowned. "What are you still doing in there, Eve?" Ethan's voice came again. Eve checked out her hair. It wasn't done conditioning yet. "Just give me a few minutes, I'll be out soon," she called out. The knocking sound stopped and Ev
Eve paced in the living room the next day. Damn that Ethan! After ignoring her, he actually woke up in the middle of the night, chatting with another woman. "Madam, why do you look agitated? Are you alright?" Elena appeared from the kitchen area. "Sure, Elena." Eve forced a smile and sat down. She couldn't just tell the Stewardess that her first attempt at seducing Ethan was a failure, and there was a high chance that Ethan was seeing another woman. The poor woman would feel more miserable than she was. "Alright, Madam. Lunch is almost ready." "Oh, okay–" Eve nodded absentmindedly, sinking into her thoughts. If it was true that Ethan was seeing another woman, was that why he never bothered about touching her? But Eve could not recall seeing Ethan with another woman in her past life. Or was it because she hadn't paid him much attention? Urgh! What was she thinking? Whoever that Jessie was, she mustn't be far away. The only place Ethan went to on a daily basis was his comp
"Jessie, who is that?" Ethan's voice sounded from inside the office. Jessie!? So she was that Jessie. Eve gritted her teeth. Her fingers curled around the food box and she gripped it hard. "I think you have a guest." The so-called Jessie looked Eve up and down before replying to Ethan. "Hey, who are you? And what business do you have with Mr. Anderson to come straight to his office? Have the receptionists grown tired of their jobs?" Eve's eyes darkened and her fist shook. 'I want your life.' she wanted to reply but managed to control her anger in the end. She simply pushed past her and stormed into the office. "Hey, wait! I'm talking to you, where do you think you're going?" The lady came after her and blocked her path. "I asked you what business do you have with Mr. Anderson?" "It's none of your business." Eve wanted the girl to get out of her sight, otherwise, she would really lose it. "Y–You." The lady pointed a finger at her. "You can't just barge into people's off
Eve scratched the back of her neck and laughed nervously. "Uhm, Ethan. I know I was wrong in doubting your relationship with her, but you can't stay mad at me. After all, am I not your darling wife?" Ethan turned around to head back to his working desk, and she grabbed his arm."Ow, come on, Honey. I know I'm wrong, but can you at least eat your lunch?" She forced him to sit on the couch and uncovered the food box. "I already ordered lunch. Evelyn, go back home." Eve unwrapped the spoon and scooped a portion of the food into it. "Ethan, I said I'm sorry. Now stop giving me a hard time. I feel guilty already for making your secretary cry. Here, open your mouth." Ethan pressed his lips together as she leveled the spoon on them. "Ethan," Eve whined. "Quit acting like a child. This lunch is specifically brought to you from home. I know it's better than any kind of food out there. And if you don't eat it, I swear I'll be mad. You know what happens when you make me unhappy."Ethan brou
Murmurs broke out in the area and all the employees gathered around to see what was happening. "M–Mrs. Anderson." Jessie's eyes dampened with tears, and she shuffled forward on her knees, holding her cheeks. "Please don't misunderstand Mr. Anderson and me. In the many years that I've worked as his secretary, Mr. Anderson knows that I've always acted professional. Y–You can ask me to do anything and I'll fulfill your wish, but please don't threaten me with my job." Ethan's deep gaze bore through Eve's back and she shuddered and turned around. His expression was as dark as a pit's bottom. "Evelyn!" He growled. "What is the meaning of this?" Eve rubbed her forehead and sighed inside. The employees stared at her with skeptical looks. Ethan approached and glared at her. While Jessie knelt on the floor, pleading and crying. "If I have angered you in any way, Mrs. Anderson, I beg you to please forgive me. But don't make me lose my job, please don't. I swear I'll do anything!" Jessie sob
"Wow, you were so fast, Ethan." Eve stood up and met him on the way. "You really are excited, aren't you?" Ethan walked past her and sat on the head chair. "What is it, Eve?""I knew it. You're excited." Eve giggled. "No, I mean what do you want?" Ethan stared straight at her. "You keep saying you want to show me something since last night. Is that thing invisible that you can't show it already?" Eve pursed her lips and stomped forward. "Stop being a killjoy, Ethan. At least, act as if you're excited." "Acting is being fake. I'm not a fake person." "Ethan!" Eve sighed. "Whatever it is, I know you're excited deep inside. But I have my pride to preserve, and I won't show you anymore until you beg for it.""Good." Ethan picked up his utensils. "That means I can eat in peace." Eve grumbled and sank down on the chair beside him. 'This heartless man.' "Have you forgotten about our agreement? You can't make me unhappy, Ethan." Ethan ate his food silently. "And that is exactly what yo
"Evelyn, you caused all this! Where is she!? If this Young Master doesn't break her bones today– If she doesn't beg for mercy today! Bah! There's no mercy in my vocabulary!" Two bodyguards were dragging Ethan's brother into the Villa. They were still at the gates and Eve sighed in relief. She quickened up her space and limped toward the back of the Villa where she met Ethan playing golf on the grass field. She didn't possess the energy to tackle Matt this morning. And that idiot seemed out of his mind. "Ethan, what are you doing?" Eve hurried up to where he stood. She couldn't even bring herself to be mad at him anymore. Otherwise, who would save her from that crazy Matt? "Isn't it obvious?" Ethan was very focused as he aimed for the golf ball with the club. He didn't seem to want to be disturbed. Matt broke out of the bodyguards' holds and charged in their direction. "Ethan, teach me how to play golf." Eve gasped and ran into Ethan's embrace. She snatched the golf club from hi