Desires Die Hard

Chapter 168

Sydney had not expected Anya to be undeterred in her advances on Evan. The desire to ruin her stepsister’s pretty face burned inside Sydney. In fact, she wished fervently that the woman would simply disappear from the face of the earth.

That would mean less competition for Evan’s attention.

But Anya was safe and unharmed while she had no idea whether her stepsister was currently romantically involved with

Evan.

If they were, Sydney was sure that Anya would call Evan and tell her what Sydney had just done.

Anya hadn’t said anything about dating Evan though. She hadn’t threatened Sydney that she would tell on her as well.

Did that mean that there wasn’t anything going on between Anya and Evan at all?

Zachary had seemed really confident when he had spoken to her though. Like he knew exactly what was going on.

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was

Sydney found herself stuck in a predicament. She didn’t know whom to believe. Who was telling her the truth? lying to her?

She bit her lips and glared at the elevator murderously. All this while, the gears in her head spun furiously.

It didn’t matter if Anya and Evan weren’t dating now.

She was a thorn in her side. Anya couldn’t stay. Who knew what she was up to? She might be conspiring secretly and plotting to steal Sydney’s inheritance.

Anya was the elder sister. They might not share the same mother, but they shared the same father. He was the one who was of MacMillan blood.

The more Sydney thought about it, the firmer her conviction grew. She couldn’t let this go on.

She collected herself, pressed the button to the elevator and returned to her office.

after she knocked off work today. The old lady would help her deal

adored her.

her grandmother what she wanted. The old lady would have it wrapped in a bow and present it to

at Starlight Entertainment

call. It took some time for the young woman to collect herself. After she finally calmed

bridal gown and Mdm. Welton’s coat done.

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had to.

second thoughts about quitting her job, but not

took a deep breath. She walked up to the studio and knocked lightly Anya glass

v on its

opened the door for her. It was a young woman dressed

of wariness in the young woman’s eyes as she studied Anya. “Hi, may I ask who you’re looking for?

have an appointment with Ms. Mars. Please let her know

JK Couture. In its place was a warm smile. “You must be Ms. MacMillan. Please step inside. Ms. Mars is waiting

Lola been waiting

froze momentarily. A sheepish look flickered across her eyes. Her voice sounded slightly subdued. “I’m sorry. I was caught in a

said brightly. She knew that Anya was

friendliness helped. Anya stopped feeling so bad about having kept Lola

hurried after the receptionist as they headed to the dressing room,

receptionist pushed the door open. Lola was seated on the couch, dressed in a long, flowing dress.

sorry for keeping you waiting, Ms. Mars.”

the young woman. “Come on, take a seat. Then show me what you’ve got for me.”