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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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.

off work today. The old lady would help her deal with Anya.

adored her.

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

Starlight Entertainment Agency.

shock of having scalding water thrown at her face. It had been a close call. It took some time for the young woman to collect herself. After she finally calmed down, she

Lola’s bridal gown and Mdm. Welton’s coat done.

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

v on its

her. It was a young woman dressed in a uniform. She must be the

woman’s eyes as she studied Anya. “Hi, may I ask who you’re looking for? Do you have

have an appointment with Ms. Mars. Please let her

soon as she heard that Anya was a designer from JK Couture. In its place was a

expected that Had Lola

A sheepish look flickered across her eyes. Her voice sounded slightly subdued. “I’m sorry. I was caught in a jam. I hope I didn’t keep her waiting for too long.”

doesn’t have anything lined up in the morning,” the receptionist said brightly. She knew that Anya was an important guest and was especially friendly with

bad about having kept Lola waiting for

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

pushed the door open. Lola was seated on the couch, dressed

stepped into the room immediately. “I’m sorry for

mind the wait at all. She looked up and smiled warmly at the young woman. “Come on, take a seat. Then show me what you’ve got