Desires Die Hard

Chapter 24

Sydney took a deep breath. Her blood red lips curled into a sly smile. She made her way through the crowd as she searched for Evan. After shoving her way through the packed crowd, elbowing patrons and waiters alike, she finally found who she was looking for.

He was seated at one of the tables at the furthest end of the room. The lights were dim, yet somehow, she still managed to spot the man. He sat there like a god gazing down upon his kingdom. Like a god, he appeared distant and untouchable.

The sight sent Sydney’s heart racing.

She clutched her chest tightly, pursed her lips and tried her best to look as sultry as possible as she made her way towards Evan’s table. Her eyes flitted around as if she were searching for someone. Then, with a sudden thud, she slipped and fell next to Evan’s feet.

“Ow!” the young woman gasped aloud as she feigned pain.

She curled herself around Evan’s leg like an eel.

The act was outrageous. Yet, it did successfully draw Evan’s attention to her.

His eyes fell on the woman who had falleh at his feet. He didn’t expect to see another MacMillan.

voice remained perfectly polite though. “Ms. MacMillan. Are

to throw themselves at him. Unless he liked

her ears. Was that concern in Evan’s voice? For

Glee flickered across her eyes. She wasn’t going to throw herself at the man, of course. She got to her feet quietly and then, in a soft voice, said. “Mr. Welton…I’m so sorry. I was looking for someone. I didn’t expect to trip and fall. I hope I didn’t hit you too

her soft words with

if Evan wasn’t. Sydney was clearly here

right at Evan’s feet. That seemed like too much of a coincidence

good–looking bachelor in Nordeny and the man who was going to inherit the

had shifted his eyes away from her. He probably wasn’t interested

nervous.

and trying to gain his favor. Yet, Evan had never shown any

The trap they had set up for Anya…they didn’t expect them to have sex though.

at Welton Group right now…I guess I’ll be seeing you around,” Sydney said demurely and in a sweet voice to a

word to her at all. He obviously didn’t want to talk to her. The feeling of defeat threatened to swallow

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