Desires Die Hard

Chapter 23

Dan couldn’t stop himself from teasing his friend. “Hey, Mr. Welton, are you not having fun? Or perhaps you’re distracted…tell me. Which lady has caught your eye?”

Evan threw Dan a look. There was a note of annoyance in his voice when he spoke. “None of them.”

That seemed about right. This was the most sought–after man in Nordeny, after all. None of those young models in the club was going to catch

his eye.

Dan’s lips quirked into a smile. He laughed softly. “You’re not acting like your usual self tonight.”

“What’s my usual self like?” Evan quirked an eyebrow at Dan. He couldn’t stop thinking about his conversation with Anya. A frown furrowed his brow without his notice. He raised his glass and emptied it in a single gulp.

The wine burned as it went down his throat. Then, with a loud clank, Evan placed the empty glass back on the table.

that he was thinking about Anya!

creasing his brow deepened as an inexplicable frustration rose within him. He wasn’t going to let it fester

massaging his forehead. Then, he decided to change the subject. “Shane’s got his eye on the piece

is

to the top and gotten themselves a place in the Nordenic

current position through underhanded means and now, they believed they could take the place of the Weltons, who has been around for longer

someone powerful on their side

eyes on your land, that means he’s probably got his eyes on something of mine too.” There were no limits

in a low voice. “He’s a cunning man. There’s a possibility he’s been planning this for a very long time. He wants our share of the pie and seize

Dan said. He appeared to be mulling over something. Moments later, the tightness between his brows eased

waiter nearby

with a bottle of wine and carefully filled Evan’s glass with what was obviously an expensive vintage red

crowd dancing on the dancefloor while savoring their wine. The club was packed with people tonight. Loud music blasted from the speakers all around the