Desires Die Hard

Chapter 166

Evan spent some time thinking about Lola’s pre–wedding vacation spot. Then, he finally pulled his thoughts back to work.

He spent the next 30 minutes buried in work

Comwall, his lawyer, called. “Mr. Welton, Deep–Water Harbor’s almost in our pocket. I think we can start commencing work on the land. Let me know your availability.”

“Let’s not rush into things so quickly. Shane won’t give up that easily. Make sure the legal paperwork for Deep–Water Harbor is all done up and ready.”

Comwall understood what Evan was trying to tell him. His reply showed an equal measure of caution. “Don’t worry, Mr. Welton. I’ll make sure everything is taken care of.”

“That’s great. Keep working on it,” Evan said. He trusted his lawyer.

“Don’t worry. I know what to do,” Cornwall replied.

Evan hung up. He started twirling the pen he was holding casually. It was obviously an expensive pen – finely made which allowed a smooth and easy grip. The young man stroked his chin thoughtfully. The image of Nathaniel popped up in his head.

He remembered how upset the boy had looked. There had been tears welling in the boy’s eyes.

Eudora had looked equally miserable despite her quiet and reserved demeanor.

Evan narrowed his eyes. He was convinced that they were his kids but he didn’t have any evidence to prove that.

There was no way Evan was going to steal someone’s children from them based on a conjecture. He set his thoughts aside. for the moment. There would be time later to think of a way to find out if they were his children.

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draft in her hand as she called Lola. She had done the first draft of her design for Lola’s bridal

a long flowing dress that resembled the interplay of light and water in a clear

layer of chiffon shimmered like water in sunlight and was beaded with

if Lola would

within seconds. Anya greeted the young woman cheerfully.

moment?”

spare,” Lola replied. She was currently in her dressing room.

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for your gown. Do you have time to take a

incident with the mango cake, Anya couldn’t help but feel cautious and

another

first draft?” Lola hadn’t expected Anya to come up with the first draft that quickly.

was fast approaching though. They had to get the dress done soon. “Why don’t you come over now? I don’t have anything lined up for the

You can’t share it with anyone though. It’s

doing. “Don’t worry, Ms. Mars. Protecting

that I have to go now. Call me when you arrive,”

time,

she usually would. Before she could say a word, Dan started talking. “Ask Anya to join you for your vacation at the historic

momentarily. “Are you asking me to invite Anya to my pre–wedding