Desires Die Hard

Chapter 66

This was the first time Evan had done something like this to Anya. Physically trap her in a corner.

He loomed over her like a terrible shadow, exuding both an intimidating air of authority as well as a magnetic charisma. Anya felt as if she had been caught in a vast net. It wrapped itself around her tightly like a stranglehold. She felt herself gasping for air.

She knew it. She had to stay away from Evan.

He was too dangerous.

“Mr. Welton, I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Anya tried to pull herself together, shoving aside the shiver of fear and startlement inside her while remaining calm and composed.

She lifted her face slightly and stared him in the eye.

“Is that so? Are you sure you have no idea what I’m talking about?” Evan’s dark eyes stared right back into Anya’s bright and beautiful ones. They seemed to look right into her soul.

Anya

felt a shiver ripple through her body. She bit her lips unknowingly.

“I really don’t, Mr. Welton.”

“Stop pretending. There was a hint of forcefulness in Evan’s voice. He leaned towards Anya with his full and terrible weight.

so close, they looked as if they were about

threw herself into the wall behind her instantly. She had no idea what Evan was talking about.

“Mr. Welton, I’m not pretending. I honestly have

an act right now?” The look in Evan’s eyes darkened. His hand shot up and grabbed Anya’s chin tightly. The man tried to turn Anya’s face towards him so that he could look her straight in the eye. “Do

this was what he

somehow tricked his grandmother into asking her out for

She had been right.

did seemed

disillusionment as she stared at the man whom she had once been in love with for so many years. “You

Chapter 66

the one who volunteered to design her hat. I was just

out softly, then after a moment, spoke again. “Will you release me now, Mr.

The next moment, he was leaning in again and gazing down at her like a predator with his prey. His words came

mint–flavored scent of smoke drifting

the smell

didn’t smell so bad now. In fact, it smelled especially good.

shiver coursing through her body. She didn’t know why the man had to stand so close. He just wanted some answers,

few steps back and talk to her

1 can return to the room and tell Mdm Welton that something has cropped up and that I

in a hurry to go?” Evan threw her a look.