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.

hers without warning. His kiss was tender and reassuring without a

tilting her head up to deepen their kiss. At that

Knock! Knock!

an indeterminate amount of time when someone suddenly knocked on the door. Then,

who immediately broke free from the kiss

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

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

at the interruption. He demanded, “What’s

e-mail saying that there have been some new developments on the tender for Project Serenity, Mr. Golding. Your assistance is

Evander instructed sternly, “Ask the driver to

“Yes, Mr. Golding.”

after

thoughtful. She did not claim to be a business expert, but she had heard from Jonathan that Evander and Hanson were competing in the Project Serenity

tactics to improve his odds

startled Angeline out of her

time later. Her gaze darkened as she replied bitterly, “Why would I be?

now Joseline’s fiancé,

answer greatly improved

her and said,

Golding. You know my current situation. I haven’t found my child, and Joseline still hasn’t been

would not forgive herself if she carelessly agreed to

allow herself to love another without considering the consequences

expression cooled instantly. He settled her on the other end of the couch

her chest as her gaze eventually landed

After all, Evander must be used to

the hotel room, she grabbed the medicines off the table

she stuffed the

you.” His attractive baritone rang

her head and shot him a

say he would wait for

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