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.

at JK Couture.

had done the first draft of her design for Lola’s

interplay of light and water in a clear

layer of chiffon shimmered like water in sunlight and was

if Lola would like the

seconds. Anya greeted the young woman cheerfully. “Hi, Ms. Mars. Are you busy at

moment?”

She was currently in her dressing room. The makeup

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first draft of my design for your gown. Do you have time to take a look at the draft today?” Anys asked cautiously

couldn’t help but feel

want another incident, after all.

hadn’t expected Anya to come up with the

soon. “Why don’t you come over

text you the address. You can’t share it with

doing. “Don’t worry, Ms. Mars. Protecting our client’s privacy is part of

to hear that I have to go now. Call me when you arrive,” Lola sold before hanging up. The makeup artist continued doing her

time, Dan called.

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

momentarily. “Are you asking me