Angeline’s heart clenched at Evander’s words. She dared not even raise her head to look at him. Internally, she was flailing as though she was desperately trying to escape a trap.

She stammered, “I-I don’t know what you mean.”

She hoped changing the topic would deter Evander from his original line of questioning.

More importantly, she could not put a name to her feelings toward Evander.

That being said, Angeline admitted that her heart fluttered when she was around Evander. However, she was simply not ready to enter a relationship.

Angeline got to her feet, attempting to leave. However, Evander promptly foiled her attempt. He grabbed her elbow and swiveled on the couch, pulling her into his embrace.

“Oof!”

A muffled grunt escaped Angeline’s lips.

Evander stared intently into her eyes, and she fumbled under the heat of his gaze.

He declared, “I’m a businessman, Angeline. I don’t waste my time on frivolous matters.”

Even a fool would understand his intentions. Alas, Angeline had no choice but to respond.

“Why… and that person is me?”

She thought she must be dreaming. After all, Evander could have any wealthy and elegant socialite he wanted with a mere hook of his finger.

Still not breaking eye contact with her, Evander declared firmly, “No particular reason. I just want you.”

I just want you…

His short reply held so much conviction and crumbled Angeline’s defenses completely. He was clearly determined to dispel her doubts about his sincerity.

The room abruptly fell into silence. Angeline could only hear the furious pounding of her heart. Her vision began to blur as tears pricked her eyes.

All these years, she had suffered from humiliation alone and trusted no one. As such, she never imagined meeting a man who would protect and treasure her.

closed over hers without warning. His kiss was tender and reassuring without a hint

to deepen their kiss. At that moment, she no

Knock! Knock!

time when someone suddenly knocked on the door. Then, it opened with a click, and

immediately broke free from the kiss and leaned

wanted to blind himself for his actions. He stumbled over his words while apologizing, “I-I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. I came in after noticing that the door wasn’t

Mr. Golding’s romantic gesture? He’s going to dock my pay, for

Evander’s expression darkened at the interruption. He demanded, “What’s

sent an e-mail saying that there have been some new developments on the tender for Project Serenity, Mr.

Evander instructed sternly, “Ask the

“Yes, Mr. Golding.”

left after acknowledging his

a business expert, but she had heard from Jonathan that Evander and Hanson

despicable tactics to improve

startled

gaze darkened as she replied bitterly, “Why would I be? My relationship with Hanson is a thing of the

Joseline’s fiancé, which

answer greatly improved Evander’s

at her and said, “I’m still

breath, she returned his gaze and uttered, “I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. You know my current situation. I haven’t found my child, and Joseline still hasn’t been brought to justice. I can’t

would not forgive herself if she

foolish, but she could not allow herself to love another

settled her on the other end of the

her gaze eventually landed on the boxes of medicine on the

unexpected. After all, Evander must be used to getting things his way.

he left the hotel

the boxes into his

wait for you.” His attractive baritone rang out, and Angeline’s hand

raised her head and

say he would

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255